It was a tragedy that shattered the stillness of Bainbridge Drive—a kind of heartbreak no one could ever imagine.
Southfield police say this was not the usual story of domestic violence between partners, but something far more painful—a daughter accused of taking the life of the woman who brought her into the world.At around 11:40 p.m. on October 5, neighbors called for help after hearing gunshots pierce the night.
When officers arrived, they found a scene of unimaginable sorrow inside the quiet home.Investigators say 22-year-old Riley Donaldson, of Ohio, had come to the home just moments earlier.
Surveillance video reportedly shows her stepping inside—then, not long after, rushing back out and driving away, leaving her purse behind.
Inside that house was her mother, 45-year-old Ada Mae Simmons-Jones, who police say was shot multiple times. What happened in those few minutes remains a mystery—a moment where love turned to loss, and a family was forever broken.
