Ashley Tropez Mysterious Cause of Death: 'Beyond Scared Straight' Star Dead at 24
In an unfortunate turn of events, reality star Ashley Tropez was found dead in a mysterious case at the young age of 24.
Ashley Tropes appeared on "Beyond Scared Straight", a reality show by the A&E Network in 2011. She was only 17 years old when she appeared on the Emmy-nominated series.
According to a press release obtained by E! News, Victorville Police Department deputies responded to a dead body report inside an abandoned home in California News. The body was then identified as 24 year old Ashley Tropez with "traumatic injuries", to which the Specialized Investigations Division launched further investigation into the tragic case.
As of now, the cause of death and intent of the crime remains unclear, but authorities have detained the closest suspect. Page Six reports that the suspect has been identified as Alexis Call, who has been charged with murder. She is currently detained at the High Desert Detention Center.
"Authorities have identified a 24-year-old suspect who is in custody. Investigators allege Tropez and the suspect knew one another and that they 'may have been squatting' at the house." E! News stated.
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When she was just 17 years old, Ashley Tropez appeared on the reality series "Beyond Scared Straight" which ran its last episode in 2015. The reality series follows minors undergoing crime prevention programs with the purpose of setting teenagers on a better path and preventing them from ending up behind bars. The series was initially inspired by the 1978 documentary film, "Scared Straight!"
Tropez had been featured on the reality show for being identified as a gang member and for allegedly "fighting, getting in trouble and selling weed" during that time. In an interview with The Sun, Tropez reveals that despite her time at "Beyond Scared Straight", the show did not have a big impact on her as she retains the same attitude a year after her appearance on the series.
"I'm still the same person," Tropez stated in an interview. "I just be everywhere, from friends to family's houses. Just chilling."
"Beyond Scared Straight" first premiered in 2009 on the A&E network. The series has since profiled 331 teenagers in 29 prisons and jails. Notably, the documentary has also won accolades from The Academy and multiple Emmy awards.
