Fund Launched in Memory of Ashley Nicole Mann to Support Domestic Violence Victims

Newburgh, Indiana — A GoFundMe campaign has been launched in memory of Ashley Nicole Mann, a 31-year-old Newburgh woman who was killed in a Warrick County murder-suicide, with proceeds aimed at supporting victims of domestic violence and raising awareness of the dangers of abusive relationships.

The fundraiser, titled “Honoring Ashley Collins by Supporting DV Victims,” had raised over $1,400 toward a $1,800 goal as of Friday. Organizers described Ashley as a “beautiful woman, full of love,” whose life was tragically cut short, emphasizing that the money will be donated to organizations assisting domestic violence survivors.

Incident Details

According to Warrick County Coroner Alissa Salee-Enright, the victims were identified as Ashley Collins, 31, of Newburgh, and her ex-husband Brian Collins, 35, of Chandler.

Deputies responded around 5 p.m. on December 13 to a home on the 6000 block of Yosemite Drive, where the bodies were discovered. Authorities classified the incident as a murder-suicide. Autopsies confirmed the deaths, and the Warrick County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate.

Court records show the couple’s divorce was finalized on October 30 in a no-children domestic case, with Ashley listed at the Yosemite Drive residence. 911 calls indicate that Brian Collins shot Ashley in her room before taking his own life. Ashley’s father told dispatchers that he was at the home with his wife and Ashley’s six-year-old daughter at the time of the incident.

Fundraiser Supporting Domestic Violence Awareness

The GoFundMe page encourages donations to help the family “turn their grief into action.” Organizers wrote:

“Over the next weeks and months, the family will carefully research organizations to determine where the money can be best put to use. Your support will provide resources, education, and hope to those in need, and help prevent future tragedies. Please join us in remembering Ashley and making a difference for others.”

The campaign emphasizes that contributions will support programs for domestic violence survivors, provide education on abuse prevention, and honor Ashley’s memory by helping others in similar situations.