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

Gone Cold - Texas True Crime

Vincent Strange

True Crime, Society & Culture, News

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🗓️ 15 May 2023

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

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 other prevent pother children from falling victim to depraved people who would hurt them. Part 3 of 3.

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

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0:40.6	The trial of Michael Nawi Blair, for the September 4th, 1993, Abduction and Murder,
0:46.9	of seven-year-old Ashley Nicole Estelle, began on Monday, September 12, 1994,
0:53.2	with opening arguments.
0:55.6	The case was so high profile in the Dallas area, certainly in both Dallas and Colin counties,
1:02.2	that the defense filed a motion for a change of venue.
1:06.0	The motion was granted, and the trial was moved about 350 miles away to Midland, Texas,
1:13.5	and closed off to television news cameras.
1:17.1	The accused's past criminal record could not be used as evidence against him.
1:23.6	Blair wearing a dark suit with his hair trimmed short in stark contrast to mugshot photos
1:30.4	that had since circulated through the press, pleaded not guilty to the charge of capital murder.
1:37.4	Blair, whose strange behavior practically begged the Plano police to investigate him,
1:43.4	including repeatedly driving by the site where Ashley's body was discovered,
1:48.3	was represented by a team of two very capable lawyers.
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