Mckenzie — Ashleigh

Ashleigh McKinzie was a highly regarded educator and researcher who joined the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) community in 2017.

: Her body was discovered on a highway near her home in Smithville with multiple gunshot wounds. A loaded and cocked handgun, which was registered to her, was found lying beside her. ashleigh mckenzie

: A 27-year-old man, Todd Stanton, was at the scene when police arrived, with his own weapon placed on the hood of his truck. He was reportedly cooperating with investigators, and as of December 8, 2025, no arrests had been made. Recent Investigations and Community Impact Ashleigh McKinzie was a highly regarded educator and