The Abduction & Murder of Ashley Estell Part 3: Ashley’s Laws

The Abduction & Murder of Ashley Estell Part 3: Ashley’s Laws

From Gone Cold - Texas True Crime by TTC Productions

March 29, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the trial and aftermath of the abduction and murder of Ashley Nicole Estell, focusing on the conviction and subsequent overturning of Michael Nawee Blair's sentence.

The 1994 trial of Michael Nawee Blair for the abduction and murder of 7-year-old Ashley Nicole Estell was fought hard by both sides. Though the prosecution came out victorious, and justice seemed to have been served upon Blair’s conviction, it was stripped away years later, when the decision was overturned. Is Michael Blair truly innocent and one of the other two strong suspects responsible for the heinous and unforgivable act? Or did Blair get away with Ashley’s slaying? Even though justice has yet to be realized, Ashley’s legacy had undoubtedly lived on and helped prevent pother children from falling victim to depraved people who might mean them harm. If you have any information about the abduction and murder of Ashley Nicole Estell, please contact Texas Crime stoppers by calling 713-222-TIPS, that’s 713-222-8477. You can remain completely anonymous You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at https://patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast Find us at https://www.gonecold.com For Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.com Follow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click…

People in this episode

Host: TTC Productions

Topics covered

  • abduction
  • murder
  • trial
  • justice
  • legacy
  • true crime

Keywords

  • Ashley Estell
  • Michael Blair
  • true crime
  • Texas Crime Stoppers
  • 1994 trial
  • abduction
  • murder

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Crime Stoppers

Places: Texas, Plano, Dallas

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