S. 8 Episode 16: The Ritter Family Tragedy: A Rejection That Turned Deadly

In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the double murder of Ray and Ruth Raycroft and the attempted murder of their teenage daughter, Colleen. Collen was dating a man named Rick who just couldn't handle rejection. Take a listen as Ashley discusses the lives and murders of Ray and Ruth. If you are being stalked or feel like you're life is in danger due to an ex partner, please contact your local authorities, or reach out to us. There is help. You are not alone. Do not ignore the signs....
In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the double murder of Ray and Ruth Raycroft and the attempted murder of their teenage daughter, Colleen. Collen was dating a man named Rick who just couldn't handle rejection. Take a listen as Ashley discusses the lives and murders of Ray and Ruth.
If you are being stalked or feel like you're life is in danger due to an ex partner, please contact your local authorities, or reach out to us. There is help. You are not alone. Do not ignore the signs.
Resources:
1. https://mysterydelver.com/no-choir-boy/
2. https://northernstar.info/19630/news/city/student-sought-by-police-after-woodstock-murders/
3. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11417028/ruth_ann-ritter
4. https://www.chicagotribune.com/1988/08/28/woodstock-tragedy-starting-to-sink-in/
5. https://www.chicagotribune.com/1988/08/28/woodstock-tragedy-starting-to-sink-in/
6. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1988/08/21/A-man-and-his-wife-were-found-stabbed-to/3081236080952/
7. https://www.deseret.com/1991/11/23/18953250/girl-says-murder-suspect-had-bad-temper/
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