James Dale Ritchie

Serial Killer

James Dale Ritchie: The Serial Killer of Anchorage

Introduction

James Dale Ritchie was an American serial killer responsible for multiple homicides in Anchorage, Alaska. His crimes took place in 2016, and he managed to evade capture for several months before being killed in a shootout with police. Ritchie’s murders were initially thought to be unrelated until ballistics evidence linked them, exposing him as a serial killer.

Early Life and Background

James Dale Ritchie was born on November 4, 1976, in Anchorage, Alaska. He was a former high school athlete and graduated from East Anchorage High School. He later became involved in criminal activities and spent time in and out of the justice system. Before his killing spree, he was largely under the radar, with no indications of violent tendencies that would foreshadow his later crimes.

The Murder Spree

Ritchie’s killing spree began in early 2016 and continued for several months. Authorities later linked him to five murders in the Anchorage area, all carried out using the same gun. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (5)

Brianna Foisy Age: (20), Date of Death: July 3, 2016

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