James Dale Ritchie ( eng. James Dale Ritchie November 4, 1976 - November 12, 2016 ) was an American serial killer who operated in the city of Anchorage and the surrounding area between July and August 2016. Charged with killing at least 5 people from a Colt Python revolver. Killed during arrest in an exchange of fire with police officers.
| James Dale Ritchie | |
|---|---|
| English James dale ritchie | |
| Date of Birth | November 4, 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Anchorage , Alaska , USA |
| Citizenship |  USA |
| Date of death | November 12, 2016 (40 years) |
| Place of death | Anchorage , Alaska , USA |
| Cause of death | Killed during detention |
| Occupation | |
| Killings | |
| Number of victims | five |
| Killing period | July 3 - August 28, 2016 |
| Primary Murder Region | Anchorage , Alaska , USA |
Biography
James Dale Ritchie was born on November 4, 1976 in Anchorage , Alaska , USA . He studied at East Anchorage High School with a growth of 1.91 and was an athlete and a member of school rugby and basketball teams. In 1994, he participated in the state championship with an athlete like Trajan Langdon . After which he was recruited by the University of West Virginia Rugby team . At the university, Ritchie stayed for about a year, after which he was expelled for academic failure and was forced to return to Anchorage. [one]