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Additional Charges and New Arrest in Jacksonville Homicide

Justin Racca and Ashley Duggan arrest photo

Jacksonville, AL – There have been new developments in the homicide of victim, Trenton Medders, 25, of Ohatchee, that occurred in Jacksonville on August 21, 2022 [see original story]. Investigators have been reviewing the evidence collected at the scene as well as multiple interviews with witnesses. During this review, Chief Marcus Wood explained, “This is a very complex and fluid investigation where our investigators are looking over statements and reviewing evidence. We have been able to find inconsistencies with some of the statements that have led to where we currently are.”

Investigators determine that the original charge of Manslaughter against Justin Kyle Tyler Racca, 25, of Jacksonville should be upgraded to Murder. Investigators presented their warrant application to the District Attorney’s Office, and they approved the upgraded charge. Racca was taken back into custody and is currently at the Calhoun County Jail with a bond of $760,000.

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During the continued investigation Jacksonville Investigators were also able to identify another person that they believe was involved. They presented their findings to the District Attorney’s Office and an arrest warrant for Murder was issued against Ashley Logan Duggan, 25, of Jacksonville. Duggan was taken into custody and is currently in the Calhoun County Jail with a bond set at $760,000. Duggan and Racca were married, but it is not known if they still remain married.

Justin Kyle Tyler Racca arrest photo
Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office

Name: Justin Kyle Tyler Racca

Booking Date: August 31, 2022

Age: 25

Charges: Murder | Bond: $760,000


Ashley Logan Duggan arrest photo
Photo courtesy of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office

Name: Ashley Logan Duggan

Booking Date: August 31, 2022

Age: 25

Charges: Murder | Bond: $760,000


Chief Wood advised that the investigation is still ongoing.

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