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dalton99a

(94,684 posts)
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 10:58 AM Thursday

Texas mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of their family home

https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/texas-mom-of-3-accused-of-helping-hubby-run-prostitution-ring-catering-to-cops-out-of-family-home/

Texas mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of their family home
By Caitlin McCormack
Published April 15, 2026, 9:58 p.m. ET

A Texas mom of three who pleaded her innocence when her hubby was arrested for allegedly running a prostitution ring frequented by local cops is now accused of coaching women to sell their bodies out of the couple’s home.

Ashley Ketcherside was arrested on Wednesday on racketeering charges after her alleged involvement in her husband’s purported prostitution enterprise was originally overlooked when he was arrested on April 8, Fox 4 reported.

But a wide-ranging investigation revealed she has two prior prostitution convictions herself and allegedly offered her X-rated services for $1,000 an hour, according to police.

Ashley and Michael Ketcherside allegedly hosted members of the Godley Police Department and their spouses at their home, where they ran the ring for at least a decade. During the gatherings, Ashley could be found preparing another woman for prostitution, according to court documents obtained by the outlet.

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Mom of 3 arrested again after being accused of operating prostitution ring out of home
by WKRC | Thu, April 16, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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Texas mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of their family home (Original Post) dalton99a Thursday OP
Makes you wonder if she was prostituting her children too. Sick and effing disgusting. Clouds Passing Thursday #1
Wouldn't that make him a Father of 3? leftstreet Thursday #2
The sexism and misogyny here are breathtaking! Coventina Thursday #4
She charges $1,000/hour jmbar2 Thursday #3
and it has the perfect name: "Godley Police Department" lindysalsagal Thursday #5
And a fine upstanding DiverDave Thursday #6
This message was self-deleted by its author LeftinOH Thursday #7

Coventina

(29,793 posts)
4. The sexism and misogyny here are breathtaking!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 12:14 PM
Thursday

How do we know she, herself, isn't part of the trafficking?

But, no, she's a sex worker, so all the blame is hers.

Sometimes I really despair that women have made any progress at all.

lindysalsagal

(22,970 posts)
5. and it has the perfect name: "Godley Police Department"
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 12:14 PM
Thursday
I miss the simple days, when this would have been a major national story for days....

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