Ashley Prince: Las Vegas woman's family says ex-husband threatened to put her 'in casket' before tragic shooting

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: The family of Ashley Prince, a Las Vegas woman fatally shot alongside her husband during a deposition, has disclosed chilling text threats allegedly sent by her ex-husband, the son of the killer, which read, “I don’t want to see you unless you’re in a casket.”

Ashley, 30, and her husband Dennis Prince, 57, both tragically lost their lives when her former father in law, Joseph Houston II, 77 opened fire during a deposition at the Prince Law Group’s office.

Ashley Prince's ex-husband's alleged menacing messages amid custody battle

The family unveiled a series of menacing messages purportedly sent by Ashley's ex-husband, lawyer Dylan Edward Houston, amid a bitter custody battle over their two children.

Ashley's father, Paul Page, spoke out about the “relentless harassing death threats and threatening verbal abuse, including up to 70 text messages a day at times.” Dylan's alleged messages, such as "Prepare for a future on your kneesand I will chisel you down to a weaker and worthless sack of bones," according to Fox 5 Vegas.

In another message, Dylan texted Ashley' "And I’ll crush you in ways you don’t even comprehend, and lastly, I don’t want to see you unless you’re in a casket.” Days before the tragic incident, Dylan reportedly emailed Dennis with a cryptic message, hinting "You have no idea what’s coming do you, all your cards are on the table and I haven’t played one <laughing emoji>,” per 8 News.

Ashley Prince's ongoing battle before her tragic murder

Concerns over Ashley's safety were evident as she sought advice on private security due to Dylan's possession of numerous firearms. Julie Page, Ashley's mother, recounted her daughter “lived in constant fear for her safety and that of her children. She battled relentlessly, and unfortunately all our fears became a reality.”

“At one point, he went several months without seeing the children, because of drug use. Once he was allowed visitation, he was under supervision. It never seemed to bother him.” Despite legal interventions, including a restraining order and court-ordered communication restrictions. “Dylan, however, did not stop the abuse and threatening messages, but never faced any consequences from the court,” Julie claimed.

Dylan has refuted having any prior awareness of his father's assault. Dana Dwiggins, the attorney representing the Pages, informed that the Princes were “fighting for sole custody of Ashley’s two oldest children” when the tragedy occurred.

Dwiggins also stated that the Pages intend to submit a petition for guardianship over the children. Julie asserted, “we are determined to carry on her legacy and fight to ensure the long-term safety of our grandchildren.”