A 55-year-old Colorado mother faces a second-degree murder charge after her 16-year-old daughter died from chronic alcohol abuse, leaving behind a digital trail of desperate text messages detailing her failing health. Gretchen Leanne Ryan was arrested at her home by Arvada Police on May 15, 2026, fo llowing a months-long investigation. She is currently being held […] 173 Empty Bottles: Colorado Mom Charged With Murder After 16-Year-Old’s Alcohol-Related Death ...read more read less