ashley turton “Some News About Our White House Family,” Rouse Emails White House Staff About Death of Ashley Turton

In an email to White House employees sent earlier today, acting White House Chief of Staff Pete Rouse mourns the death of Ashley Turton, a former aide to Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn) and the wife of White House staff member Dan Turton.

“It is with great sadness that I share with you some news about our White House family,” Rouse emailed staffers,” Dan Turton’s wife, Ashley, died this morning at their home in Washington.  Many of you have worked with both of them during their careers on Capitol Hill, and they exemplify the definition of public servants.  We are making every resource available to Dan and his family in his moment of need, and we will update you soon about where you can send condolences to the Turton family.”

Ashley Turton, mother of three, was found dead this morning in her burned-out car in the garage of her home in Southeast Washington, DC.


Her husband, Dan Turton, is currently Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs in the Obama administration.