{Southside, West Virginia}...Twenty-eight year old William "Jeff" Crawford and his wife 26 year old Ashley Crawford were last seen together on June 16th at their mobile home on Jeffers Ridge in Southside, Mason County. The following day, the mobile home burned in what investigators call a "suspicious" fire. Cadaver dogs were brought to the area but no trace of human remains were found. A few days later, Jeff's mother reported him missing and Ashley's mother reported her missing. Ashley was last seen on an ATV with her cousin, 27 year old Tonda Nelson. Nelson, who was reported missing two days after the couple. West Virginia State Police took over the case in July, and, on July 26, Sgt. E.B. Starcher confirmed the bodies of Ashley Baird Crawford and Tonda Nelson were found near Duncan Creek in Gallipolis Ferry. Tuesday, murder warrants were issued for William Crawford a witness came forward on July 28th and told police they witnessed Jeff Crawford murder his wife and her cousin. Crawford has been charged with two counts of murder. State Police say if anyone is found to be harboring Jeff Crawford, charges will be filed against them. If you know where Jeff Crawford is, call West Virginia State Police at 304-675-0850.
