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David Ritter

Case from Hot Springs National Park, AR dated Apr 08, 2014

Victim Details

David Ritter

Male

White / Caucasian

Hot Springs National Park

AR

2014-04-08

49

David

Ritter

07/17/2026

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In the quiet community near Hot Springs National Park, a devastating scene unfolded in April 2014, forever altering the lives of the Ritter family and shocking those who knew them. Concern grew when family and friends had not heard from David Ritter, his wife, and their son for several days. This unsettling silence prompted a call for a welfare check on their home located on Blacksnake Road.

On the evening of April 8th, deputies from the Garland County Sheriff's Office arrived at the resi ...
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