Who is Ashley McArthur and where is she now?

May 2024 · 2 minute read

A FRIENDSHIP ended in death as a crime scene technician murdered a private instigator after a financial dispute.

Ultimately, Ashley McArthur was found guilty of the murder of her close friend Taylor Wright.

Who is Ashley McArthur?

Born on August 22, 1977, Ashley McArthur is a crime scene technician-turned-prison inmate from Pensacola, Florida.

On October 9, 2017, McArthur was arrested in relation to her late friend Taylor Wright's homicide.

At the time of Wright's murder, the two were believed to be best friends.

Taylor was also in the midst of a divorce from her husband Jeff Wright.

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Before her death, Taylor withdrew $34,000 from her and Jeff's joint account to give to Ashley.

Ashley was supposed to keep the money safe for Taylor but the money went missing, leading to a dispute between the two.

On September 8, 2017, the two friends met up and it was the last time Taylor was seen alive.

On October 30, 2019, Taylor was found guilty of premeditated first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison.

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Where is Ashley McArthur now?

McArthur remains incarcerated at Lowell Annex Correctional Institution in Ocala.

During her trial, a witness testified against McArthur and claimed the technician was planning Wright's murder for some time.

"She said she was going to put it [cocaine] in Taylor’s beer," witness Ashley Warne told the court.

"She said this world would be better if Taylor wasn’t here, and she wasn’t a good person, and that she was too small to hurt anybody so she’d just shoot her."

How can I watch Taylor Wright's Dateline NBC episode?

On July 14, 2023, Wright's homicide at the hands of McArthur is revisited in a Dateline NBC episode titled The Necklace.

At 9pm EST, The Necklace is scheduled to air via the above-mentioned network.

The broadcast features show anchor Keith Morrison as he collects testimonies from those who were close to the case.

For those that miss Friday's airing, there are a couple of streaming options available.

Audiences that miss the initial broadcast can check out Andrea and Wright's episode via Hulu or Peacock.

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