Daughter Arrested After Mother Stabbed Outside Bloodied Arizona Home

Ashland Trinity Crank, 24, charged with attempted murder and other counts in alleged attack on her mother

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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An Arizona woman has been arrested after authorities found her naked and kneeling over her mother, who had sustained several stab wounds, outside a bloodied residence in Scottsdale. The 24-year-old daughter, Ashland Trinity Crank, has been charged with second-degree attempted murder, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct involving a weapon, and kidnapping in connection with the alleged attack on Monday, February 2.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the need for greater mental health resources and support systems to prevent such tragedies. It also raises questions about the role of neighbors and the community in identifying and reporting potential warning signs of violence.

The details

According to a probable cause statement, a neighbor called 911 after hearing "guttural" screams for help from the location. When police arrived, they found the mother on the ground outside the garage and the nude daughter kneeling over her. The victim had sustained multiple "puncture wounds and incised wounds consistent with sharp force trauma" and allegedly told officers that Crank had stabbed her. Police said evidence at the scene, including blood on the stairs and a knife with blood and hair, contradicted Crank's claims that her mother had stabbed herself.

  • The incident occurred on Monday, February 2, 2026.

The players

Ashland Trinity Crank

A 24-year-old Arizona woman who has been arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct involving a weapon, and kidnapping in connection with the alleged attack on her mother.

The Victim

The 24-year-old woman's mother, who sustained multiple stab wounds in the alleged attack and was found by police outside the bloodied residence.

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What’s next

Crank is expected to appear in court, though the specific date is unclear. Authorities will continue to investigate the incident and the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the need for greater awareness and resources to address domestic violence and mental health issues within families. It also highlights the importance of community vigilance and the role neighbors can play in identifying and reporting potential warning signs of violence.