Ashland Trinity Crank, 24, was arrested on February 2, 2026, after Scottsdale, Arizona, police found her naked and kneeling over her stabbed mother outside a bloodied home near 68th Street and McDowell Road.
Incident Overview
A 911 caller reported hearing “guttural” screams for help. Officers arrived to find the mother on the ground outside the garage with multiple puncture and incised wounds from sharp force trauma; she told them, “My daughter stabbed me.” Crank, wearing only a head covering and later partially covering with a blanket, claimed her mother stabbed herself, but her accounts varied and didn’t match scene evidence.
Evidence Found
Inside the three-story residence, police noted blood on stairs, the first floor, and patio; a broken-bladed knife with blood and hair; and other knives in view. Neighbors saw Crank trying to drag her mother into the garage, with video capturing the mother stumbling bloodied onto the sidewalk before collapsing. The victim survived life-threatening injuries and later described plans to get Crank mental health and alcohol treatment.
Charges and Status
Crank faces second-degree attempted murder, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct with a weapon, and kidnapping. She’s held on $300,000 cash bond in Maricopa County jail, with limited court details available on next appearances or legal representation. The case underscores a tragic family dispute escalating violently.
