Maurice Morton, Ashley Elkins’ uncle and family spokesman, said after he and about 15 other family members attended Booker’s arraignment that it was a “very tough day” and

A first-degree murder charge has been filed against 32-year-old De'Andre Booker in connection with the disappearance of Ashley Elkins, who was last seen on Jan. 2.

The ex-boyfriend of a Michigan woman who disappeared while running errands earlier this month is now charged with murder, WDIV Local 4 reports. Ashley Elkins, 30, of Warren, was last heard from on Jan.