In the quiet community of Marietta, South Carolina, a domestic dispute is believed to have escalated into a tragic murder-suicide, leaving a husband and wife dead from gunshot wounds. The bodies of Amber Riddle, 38, and her husband, John Ryan Riddle Sr., 43, were discovered by sheriff's deputies in their Pickens County home on Britt Lane in the early morning hours of August 14, 2024.
Family members of the couple had contacted authorities, leading to the grim finding.
Investigators from the Pickens County Sheriff's Office reported that both individuals had sustained at least one gunshot wound. The motive, according to law enforcement, appears to be a domestic argument that took a fatal turn. While the investigation was ongoing, with detectives conducting interviews and awaiting forensic testing results, the incident was being treated as a possible murder-suicide. The Pickens County Coroner's Office pronounced both Amber and John Riddle Sr. dead at the scene.
Amber Danielle Riddle, born on December 30, 1985, in Greenville, South Carolina, was a mother to three children. She was known for her love of the outdoors, particularly fishing, and had a passion for animals which she channeled into her successful dog grooming business. Her husband, John Ryan Riddle Sr., was a mechanic known for his skill with small engine repairs and his friendly and humorous nature. He was a father of four. The community was left to mourn the sudden and violent loss of the couple, with funeral arrangements being made for both. There have been no arrests as the primary suspect is believed to be the deceased husband.
