James Dale Ritchie

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Dale Ritchie
Occupation	Serial Killer
Date Of Birth	Nov 4, 1976(1976-11-04)
Age	48
Date Of Death	November 12, 2016, Anchorage, AK
Birthplace	Anchorage
Country	United States
Birth City	Alaska
Horoscope	Scorpio

James Dale Ritchie Biography

James Dale Ritchie is one of the most popular and richest Serial Killer who was born on November 4, 1976 in Anchorage, Alaska, United States.

James Dale Ritchie was born on November 4, 1976. He grew up in Anchorage’s Wonder Park neighborhood and attended East Anchorage High School, where – standing at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) – he was noted as being a standout athlete, having played on the 1994 state championship football and basketball teams alongside future professional athletes Trajan Langdon and Mao Tosi. Ritchie was a close friend of Quincy and Bobby Thompson, whose family hosted him often throughout his teenage years.

James Dale Ritchie (November 4, 1976 – November 12, 2016) was an American serial killer. Throughout 2016, Ritchie murdered upwards of five individuals in and around Anchorage, Alaska, most of whom were in parks or along bike paths. He always committed his murders at night, often around midnight or a short time after. Ritchie was killed during a shootout with police officers in downtown Anchorage on November 12, 2016. Following his death, a Colt Python handgun on his person connected him to the string of murders he committed over the course of two months.

James Dale Ritchie Net Worth

James Dale Ritchie is one of the richest Serial Killer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Dale Ritchie 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After seventy-eight hours of investigation and contacting the victims’ families, APD Chief Chris Tolley hosted a press conference in which he announced the connection between the homicides and the attempt on Officer Salao’s life. Additionally, Lieutenant John McKinnon confirmed that the investigation had revealed a connection between the murders, but the task force withheld it from the public out of concern that Ritchie would have disposed of the Colt Python had he realized it was being sought. The weapon, which had been purchased in 1971, was not registered to Ritchie; the original owner was questioned by the APD, with the intent of discovering how it found its way into Ritchie’s possession.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

James Dale Ritchie height 6 ft 3 in weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is James Dale Ritchie Dating?

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Ritchie was immediately identified as being the assailant responsible for Thompson’s murder, due to the witnesses and the identification of his photo identification matching the composite sketch. While the APD continued to collect evidence implicating Ritchie’s involvement in the other homicides tied to the Colt Python, the FBI looked to trace Ritchie’s activities in Virginia and Nevada prior to returning to Alaska in 2016.

Facts & Trivia

Ranked on the list of most popular Serial Killer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Dale Ritchie celebrates birthday on November 4 of every year.

Following Thompson’s murder, his mother, Mandy Premo, had conducted an independent investigation to discover her son’s killer. After searching homeless camps and low-income neighborhoods, Premo claimed to have located an armed Ritchie near the Alaska Regional Hospital in October 2016. Premo claimed to have contacted the APD lieutenant and reported that she had found her son’s killer. She claimed to have contemplated over the phone confronting Ritchie directly, which the lieutenant advised against, as he was armed and her infant child was in the car.