Riley Crossman was found deceased after being reported missing. Her mother’s boyfriend was charged with her murder.
In May 2019, Riley Crossman, a 15-year-old from Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, was reported missing by her family. After an extensive search that lasted over a week, her body was discovered on a rural mountain road by officers from the Division of Natural Resources. The investigation quickly focused on Andy J. McCauley Jr., the boyfriend of Riley’s mother, who was the last person known to have seen her. McCauley was arrested and charged with her murder.
The case against McCauley included evidence of drywall mud on Riley’s body, which was consistent with the type found at a construction site where McCauley had been working. Additionally, there were inconsistencies in McCauley’s statements to the police and evidence that he had been in the area where Riley’s body was found. The community was deeply affected by the tragedy, and her school and local residents came together to honor her memory and support her family. The case brought attention to the issue of domestic violence and the dangers that can be present in the home.
