242. “I’m Gonna Die” - The Case of Grace Ryan - Arvada, Colorado
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The episode discusses the tragic case of Grace Ryan, a 16-year-old who was found deceased due to alcohol-related causes, leading to a murder charge against her mother.
173 empty bottles, text messages, and an iPad on the floor. On March 9th, 2026, 55-year-old Gretchen Ryan called 911 to report that she had found her 16-year-old daughter Grace unresponsive on the bathroom floor. First responders arrived and Grace Ryan was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators found empty bottles of alcohol hidden throughout the teenage girl’s room. At first her mother claimed she didn’t know if her daughter had been “getting into her stuff” but an investigation revealed something more sinister than anyone could have imagined. If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse, there is help available. In the US, resources are available by calling 1-800-662-4357 or visiting SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SOURCES: Woman Charged with Murder Following Death of Her 16-Year-Old Daughter - Colorado First Judicial District Attorney's Office https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-mom-allegedly-bought-alcohol-daily-16-year-old-daughter-found-dead-173-empty-bottles ‘I’m killing you’: Docs show mom feared jail before teen’s alcohol‑related death Mom charged with murder of daughter, 16, who drank herself to death…
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