The Night Alaska's Most Prolific Serial Killer Was Caught

Sometimes a serial killer will strike and then lay low for a year or more before killing again. Others will travel from city to city, state to state, staying ahead of those hunting them. Some kill in sprees, rushing to pile up victims before local law enforcement finally catches them.
But what if one was simply hiding among an uptick in violent crimes and homicides in a city, shielded by statistics and a society becoming too used to street violence? That may well have been what happened in Anchorage, Alaska in the summer of 2016.
Join us as we look into the unsettling case of James Dale Ritchie.
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[@leahfrench3494]

Everyone keeps saying it's not his nature.. he wasn't just found with the murder weapon in his possession, he was found unloading that weapon, completely unprovoked, into a police officer.

[@svampebob007]

yeah but you know 15 years ago he was really a good kid

[@leahfrench3494]

@@svampebob007 🤣

[@professor_of_logic]

Oh he was "provoked", because he knew that he had the weapon with which the murders were committed, and that they could connect him to those crimes. He did not know that he was being stopped for not paying for the taxi because he did not even get out of the taxi. He could only guess why the police stopped him, and when you have 5 murders on your conscience, you very often look over your shoulder and very often become paranoid. And the fact that relatives and friends "can't believe" that he would do something like that - an old story that repeats itself, people confuse emotions with reality. Probably no one but him knew about the demons that ran rampant in his head.

[@charlesdobbs4570]

He's such a great kid while robbing people of drugs and money. He would never hurt anyone while robbing people of drugs and money. Got It.

[@Communistsarentpeople]

He was turning his life around dont cha know

[@charlesdobbs4570]

@@Communistsarentpeople He just needed drugs and money and surely he wouldn't hurt you taking it from you because he's such a great kid. Wow some people are in their own world.

[@SteefHartman]

@@Communistsarentpeople yeah, a full 360 degrees

[@PortlandMan]

😂😂😂😂​@@SteefHartman

[@Darkmortal100]

@@Communistsarentpeople Conservates aren't people and hate the constitution

[@MisFit...ButGod]

" I've known him for a long, long time, but i haven't seen him in 15 years." Lady, go sit in the corner!

[@Tikitikihaha]

Literally! Like no you KNEW him. 15 years ago

[@nolajacobs6730]

She said 15/20 years

[@aneececolt]

"he wasn't a violent guy, and I should know; I perpetrated several armed robberies with him."

[@Free_365]

😂😂😂

[@MisFit...ButGod]

@@nolajacobs6730 👍

[@kcross3494]

First "Harmless" dogfighting drug dealer in history.

[@jimcantswimveryfar]

“My Mama says that alligators are ornery because they got all them teeth and no toothbrush.”

[@fredajordan5704]

So true. promoted dog fighting, what a despicable individual he was. Killed all these wonderful ppl for his personal thrill, what a devil he was.

[@kerrylevey8746]

My thoughts exactly! 💯💯💯 People involved with dogfighting ARE criminals! Then add drugs. Not such a wholesome guy, hey! But neither of these things prove he's a killer. Just that he's a pos! However, having the murder weapon in his possession, plus trying to kill the police officer, are, imo, irrefutable proof. He's guilty as sin!!

[@buKzone]

Sä varmaan omistat kissoja...​@@SatanenPerkele

[@amolsinha9871]

​@@fredajordan5704true, a soulless scumbag indeed.

[@jakedark3506]

He did dog fighting, drug dealing and robbed people. But everyone did that. Furthermore, he was a very sweet boy. What kind of crazy world do we live in?

[@smalltowngirlbigcityheart3724]

Getting crazier and crazier by the day!!!

[@desireearmstrong2291]

anchorage is a really shitty place

[@jrp6313]

Your forgetting... he was starting community college soon

[@drewherren7625]

Sooooooo crazy that the officer found him by chance. The fact that he wasn't even the person he was looking for that night is chilling....

[@MrGFloyd]

Idk he dooesnt look like the typical criminal, i think it’s more likely to be the woman in the green shirt she looks like the type

[@craigcombes]

White guys😅

[@craigcombes]

​@@MrGFloyd hahaha white guys never commit crimes like this do they 😂

[@TheEyeBall333]

Why is that so chilling? It’s their jobs 🤷

[@drewherren7625]

@craigcombes lol what? 😆 you are weird bro, no point just a weird comment. I'd say grow up but we know you won't.

[@timvaldez6537]

The "friends" said that he was good hearted, yet they knew he robbed people for drugs. Very questionable moral compass. it's not congruent to be a good hearted robber.

[@judywright4241]

Kinda tells us about THEIR characters.

[@chvckles]

Never heard of Robin Hood?

[@scarletamazon3455]

@@chvckles Robin Hood wasn't a crackhead though, come on now.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

That woman has emphysema from smoking. Her judgement is not sound.

[@dbgith]

The effing guy unloaded the gun on a cop. I think it’s safe to say that he was a killer all along.

[@MrGFloyd]

Idk he don’t look like the typical criminal, i think it’s more likely to be the woman in the green shirt she looks like the type

[@camicoz]

​@@MrGFloydand here you are again with the same racist comment. Someone needs attention, you poor thing.

[@June28July]

​@@MrGFloyd People who wear green are killers?

[@fredajordan5704]

dbgith So absolutely true. Looks decieve. Stone cold killer that`s what he was, glad he`s gone. Poor cop, hope recovers completely soon. May all his innocent victims RIP.

[@Erebus.666.]

@@fredajordan5704 Poor cop? Poor cop my a*s. At least it wasn't another member of the public. It's his job to put himself in harms way. If you're not willing to take that risk, choose another profession.

[@davidlancaster8152]

He's harmless. Never would hurt anyone. Yeah, heard that before.

[@andy.s123]

Apart from his dogs 🙄

[@broeheemed32]

Not his fault. He was abused.

[@polinatalmeltzer450]

And the cop that nearly died. And also the murders “mysteriously” stopped, after he was stopped.

[@davidlancaster8152]

@@broeheemed32 yes! He was constantly denied dessert and sent to public school!

[@cdes1776]

Parents (and others) of these degenerates don't seem to have a clue who the persons really were. The opinion is filtered based on who they were in their much younger years.

[@Better.CallSaal]

*Kills several people with a gun that matches all the shell casings* “he just would never do anything like that he feared god too much” … okay …

[@kittikat2318]

I sure hope I’m never 1 of those ppl on the news saying “he wouldn’t harm a fly,” when it’s obvious that the person did it. I would hate to look that stupid!😂

[@johnq.random1496]

This channel is so left wing it's not even funny anymore. The narrator actually tries to question if whether or not he was the killer in the prior murders at the end. 29:49. Moreover, instead of just calling him out for the evil bastard that he was, the narrator again searches for "Why?" As though there would be a reasonable excuse. This isn't the first time this channel has sympathized for killers of color, nor the first time it ignores race under "specific" circumstances. I'm fully admitting that I 'hate-sub' to this channel.

[@Moonbunny55]

@@johnq.random1496 Not everything comes down to right or left in life. You’re talking like a brainwashed person. There wasn’t enough evidence to charge THE DEAD GUY with the past murders so yes, it could be questioned. Hate subbing? That’s just weird.

[@johnq.random1496]

@@Moonbunny55 I appreciate your viewpoint, but I disagree. The gun that was used to kill the other victims was proven to be the gun he used to unload on the cop. And I agree, this has nothing to do with right or left, it has to do with "progressive" identity politics.

[@Wiikidmicky]

@@johnq.random1496your statement was almost correct. He was found (and unloaded a clip into a police officer with) the exact gun that was *used* in the murder of the other five people. I agree with you in that I definitely think that he did it. However. There is technically, no matter how small it may be, a possibility that someone else used the weapon to commit the murders. Likely? Obviously not. But he is dead, and because of the nature of this specific crime, there can never be 100% certainty. Not sure why asking why upsets you either, all there is left to do is speculate. Why does any murderer commit murder? There will never be an answer that justifies the act (excluding self defense). Why not ask why?

[@ozzy_z]

the fact that he shot at the officers solidifies that he committed those murders. if he was so “harmless”, he wouldn’t have done that in the first place.

[@beevonerd]

Seriously, calling it a mystery is laughable. The guy did it, end of story.

[@JohnC-kk9px]

Well he was also carrying the same exact gun used in all the murders so....

[@jumpinjohnnyruss]

Come on. No it doesn't.

[@badfeng]

Maybe he borrowed the gun from a guy and then got spooked by that cop sneakin up on him,

[@keithb6717]

@@jumpinjohnnyruss Democrat?

[@Hankerr27]

“He sold drugs off and on. He’d rob people that sold drugs” 2 seconds later “he was a good hearted person and harmless” This lady is delusional

[@Mir-Sue]

I'd say the fact that he immediately opened fire on the LEO, he was definitely guilty of something and thought they were there to arrest him for it.

[@jasons6021]

Late at night and he was out carrying the gun? Makes me think he was out looking for a victim. That cop probably saved someone's life that night.

[@Sarah-no8pz]

It’s alaska- I am a normal average person here and I carry a gun most places except for healthcare facilities. It’s not unheard of for everyone to have a gun on them or in the car.

[@nick-tu2xh]

@@Sarah-no8pzcarrying the gun he killed multiple people with already though ?

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

​@@Sarah-no8pzdid you miss the fact he had alresdy killed 5 prople,duhhhhhhh.🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@carolannemckenzie3849]

How dreadful to have to do that and to have to live in fear of violence. I live in Scotland and we barely lock our doors. Stay safe 😁

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

@@carolannemckenzie3849 sawney bean

[@aubreywhite8008]

The way all his friends said he didn’t have it in him to do this when he’s literally on camera doing this. It’s oddly terrifying how people can have two different sides to them you think you know someone

[@sandraruijs5172]

I have a friend who lived in Alaska for roughly two years, for his work. If I hear his stories; living in the dark for half of the year, and then you have problems sleeping because the sun will not go down. A great part of the people have a drink or drug problem. The temperature goes down so extreme that people who are outside,drunk or stoned, just fall asleep outside and freeze to death.People go so crazy because of sitting inside with the same family members or spouse that they actually attack eachother. He told me things that made my blood run cold. He could not handle it anymore after 2 years and fled to Florida. Cannot say that I blame him.Alaska sounds to me like a hellhole.😮

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

You forgot the bears that came into town eating people ALIVE.

[@JasonAnderson-vk8hd]

Your buddy lied to you

[@JasonAnderson-vk8hd]

@@JohnnyDanger36963 2 a year on average. Doesn’t seem like that big of a problem

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

@@JasonAnderson-vk8hd unless its you.

[@chevytruckjoe]

Hahaha yeah it’s a hellhole here, please don’t come up here, we have enough. Joking aside, outside of the cities is amazing, we call anchorage Los-anchorage for a reason. And Fairbanks isn’t much better, but if you like nature, I can’t think of a better place on this planet. Just stay out of the cities and protect your mental health.

[@hb2sami]

He’s not even close to Alaska’s most prolific serial killer. Apparently you’ve never heard of Robert Hansen ‘The Butcher Baker’

[@Full_Otto]

I was thinking the same thing. Title is classic clickbait.

[@Lomojo31]

​@@Full_Otto or an obvious lack of research to verify

[@richardeckard3825]

There is also a dude from Alaska who hunted women ..

[@mycelia_ow]

@@Lomojo31 That's even worse, a simple Google search would have sufficed. They didn't even do that.

[@ClotEastwood]

Jesus yes. . .. . . Hunting his victims like animals. . . . bad enough to be murdered, but stripped and hunted . . . . PURE EVIL

[@catfishcave379]

Kudos to the Sgt for his excellent marksmanship.

[@justiceLaw0123]

Agree!!

[@Zzzzzzzzaa]

That was a really good attempt of a sketch from these girls. Off the window too

[@MamaPinks]

Right? I've seen worse sketches from adults who were face to face! Brave kids; both of them! ❤

[@grokeffer6226]

They were a big help.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

People used to go to Anchorage, Alaska for work and for peace. Those days are long gone. So sad. You cannot assume that the area you live in is secure, even if it's typically safe to go about your day. Evil is mobile too.

[@tessaducek5601]

Not sure about Anchorage but for years Alaska had the highest crime rate.

[@DoyleShadduck]

Anchorage has had one of the highest violent crime rates in the country for a loooong time.

[@catdooley4616]

Alaska has always been known as a place for criminals to hide. They also have had the most serial killers per capita going back many years.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

Quit talking out your aszz!

[@genericamerican7574]

Have you not read much about the gold rush? As long as there have been people… you have weird dreams of peaceful places that are crime free before… that’s called tV propaganda. Read some history books 📖📚and then maybe you will see that it’s just a people problem no society was insulated from. You could literally give birth to your own murderer or your family members could kill you. It would not matter who you are, where you’re born, or how you were raised.

[@davidlancaster8152]

He had the murder weapon. He unloaded unprovoked on a police officer. He has to be guilty or insane or both.

[@johnq.random1496]

This channel is so left wing it's not even funny anymore. The narrator actually tries to question if whether or not he was the killer in the prior murders at the end. 29:49. Moreover, instead of just calling him out for the evil bastard that he was, the narrator again searches for "Why?" As though there would be a reasonable excuse. This isn't the first time this channel has sympathized for killers of color, nor the first time it ignores race under "specific" circumstances. I'm fully admitting that I 'hate-sub' to this channel.

[@davidlancaster8152]

@@johnq.random1496 there's no politics involved here. Some of the creators are from the UK. They ask these leading provocative questions so people like you will go off and comment. The more comments the higher the algorithm score. Then other people will debate you and the algorithm grows exponentially. Don't get caught up in the left right dichotomy they're shoving down your throat. The goal is civil war. Do you really want to be a part of that? Do you want to promote false agendas and propaganda?

[@DrBagPhD]

Oink oink

[@Moonbunny55]

@@johnq.random1496 Copy and paste much? Wow, you really are angry. Hint: it’s not this channel and the comments. It’s something festering down deep inside you. Please get the help you clearly need.

[@Wiikidmicky]

Or arrogant. These kind of people think they’re uncatchable..

[@scottmiller6270]

Love it when they say, "He was such a good boy, he'd never hurt anyone. He was just misunderstood".

[@BlameJuliet]

The thing with serial killers is, the people they know will always say that its "not in their nature" they "never saw it coming", they "cant belive theyd ever do something like this". Its because serial killers are really good at compartmentalizing. More often than not, serial killers dont look or act like what youd think anserial killer does. So it's unsurprising that so many people who knew him say those things. Thats what makes serial killers so insidious.

[@TheD0m]

The suspense of that dashcam video. Holy smokes.! Always, video well-done ❤ Thanks for all that you do and RIP to the victims.

[@spikenomoon]

No doubt. Made me mad we got cut off. I was super zoned in.

[@BushidoNinja]

The fact he turned and shot a cop with the same gun used in other murders is proof enough he did it. There is no doubt in my mind he wasn't the killer.

[@ryanchoate9146]

“It’s proof enough he did it”then you say in the next sentence “there’s no doubt in my mind he wasn’t the killer” ?

[@Moonbunny55]

@@ryanchoate9146 It’s perfect dichotomy!

[@craigcombes]

​@@ryanchoate9146 I'm here with my hand on my forehead i don't deserve this 😂

[@jumpinjohnnyruss]

Proof enough for you, but not proof. Any crime writer could come up with alternative explanations.

[@MAGA4EVA1986]

@@ryanchoate9146Well maybe he’s a “BushidoNinja” in grammatical terms!!

[@Theresa89]

After the woman said , “ I know him “ , I wasn’t expecting “ long , long, longggggg time ago, like….15 - 20 years ago “ 😂😂 !

[@ciji6706]

Brilliant commentary!!! I don't want to sound like a broken record as many others have commented on your narration, but I found myself leaning close to my laptop monitor, especially during the officer's dashcam video of Ritchie, in order not to miss a thing! Extremely gripping! And yes, as others have speculated, the fact he nonchalantly continued walking despite the officer's bullhorn warnings, then calmly turned around, approached the officer and point blank shot at him, undeniably places him as the culprit who murdered those other people. I pray for the families left without definitive answers.

[@buschovski1]

Ritchie was terrifying

[@HennyTG]

It's 3am... But just one more video...

[@freedomfighter6838]

lol 2pm here - Florida

[@jordanheimer774]

12 pm here. Phoenix AZ

[@ElCapitan3434]

Okay, just one. But right after you drink your milk, brush your teeth and straight to bed, deal?

[@jordanheimer774]

@@ElCapitan3434 no! It's a school night!

[@sarafrikinbeara]

The biggest lie we willingly trap ourselves in.

[@kenn5287]

Anchorage police got soo lucky, you can't convince me otherwise.

[@daveatkins3568]

💯%

[@AwfulDog1]

Perhaps not so much the police officer who was shot…!

[@Rosterized]

gotta love the statements where they thank the officers involved and the public in help of solving the case. Hey jackasses you just got insanely lucky without that stroke of luck the guy could have continued way longer lol

[@frankypolztv5452]

You narrate your videos so well 👍🏼 Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@207sunflower]

Not even close

[@Cricket9579]

@@207sunflower Huh??? 🤨

[@Userhdhd-t5l]

What do you mean?​@@207sunflower

[@JSchaffer214]

I had a friend and neighbor several years back that was an exchange student here (U.S.). He's one of the friendliest, most well mannered people I've known and I live in the south where we're known for our hospitality. I've lost contact with him since he went back home to Kenya after the year he spent here. I'd really like to talk to him again. Anyway, he was a great representative for Kenya. All the best to you and your fellow countrymen!

[@irishhoopers6899]

​@JSchaffer214 what a lovely comment.

[@cathycastleton]

The ladies that gave those glowing character references about this killer obviously have issues with the law too And dogfighting ? He was disgusting

[@chadczternastek]

I remember when I seen the first video from this channel, I had to check out more. That opening musical theme goes thru my head so many times after, and I have no clue where it came from. Another great addition to this huge catalog of top tier stuff. Keep em coming.

[@Narrator_JasonForbis]

Credulous Gal by Anzem

[@nairbsggirb1718]

I seent it two

[@GwynneWalkerTrujillo]

Is that the name of the opening theme music, if so TY ​@@Narrator_JasonForbis

[@Narrator_JasonForbis]

@@GwynneWalkerTrujillo yes, that's the opening music :)

[@GwynneWalkerTrujillo]

@@Narrator_JasonForbis thank you so much.

[@megirl7773]

Love this channel. One of the best on KZbin. Thanks for all your hard work to put this videos for us to enjoy!

[@faykouri1162]

I can’t make the premieres but always watch later, thanks guys you do a great job & love narrator’s voice! Killer is evil incarnate……

[@kampfgruppepeiper501]

Been watching your channel for a few years now love the music you use in the beginning and congratulations on nearly 800,000!!!!

[@jezcoates]

Already 801k !! 😅

[@sophiewellman920]

Do you have any idea what song it is ?

[@user-ei2je5oy7x]

As someone from Anchorage, i would say its a FAR stretch to say it has the same accomidations as any other major city as well as blaming violence rates on gang violence. Thats a line of crap. Anchorage and Alaksa is full of politicians that prefer to see abused children die than become financial burdens on the state. Literal quote from a seated Alaskan elected representative. The mayor swore they would never surrender areas of the city to those that would make it unsafe. Every public park is now unusable due to them closing all the homeless shelters and camps popping up rigjt after. No one can go outside withpjt threat of violence in anchrorage. That being said, DV is still MUCH more deadly in Alaska than gang violence. There are no good arts events, concerts, has some of the worst education systems of any big city, and due to lack of any infrastructure, there is literally zero resources for those suffering from mental health issues, poverty, single parenthood etc.

[@stfuplsok]

*accommodations

[@user-ei2je5oy7x]

@@stfuplsok vowel trouble. I must be consonant-apated

[@BraMoore]

Thanks for speaking truth. That bald cop at the beginning was a disingenuous POS

[@bethewalt7385]

Isn't that sad, I have a former mil in the Wasilla region

[@jordanheimer774]

A little late, but im here. Love the videos you guys produce.

[@macmillerfanforever9968]

Yayyy!☺️🥳 I was so tired of scrolling around for something good to watch! I refreshed my page, and then ta-daaa! there you were! And now, here I am, lucky enough to be getting a new BE video! And a premiere at that! Thank you, you do great work! Watching from West Virginia (USA) 👋🥰 Hey there everyone else watching!

[@Timefortracy]

That ex roommate is delulu lol

[@jxn1056]

Yes 😂😂

[@fredajordan5704]

Absoluely. Like from another planet....

[@Pandapoop]

For real. Had to fast forward through her part 😅

[@redtobertshateshandles]

He used to give her a bit........

[@shelleyrodanisky944]

You are the most compassionate narrator I have ever heard! You put these cases together with so much fact and information, all the while, caring about the victims. I Love listening to your cases! 😊💕

[@guillermomontoyo]

Dude, I freakin love this narrator, The Raven. Such a rich, creamy voice.

[@Narrator_JasonForbis]

I appreciate it, but it's not Raven. :)

[@Curious-Irish-Angel]

Beyond Evil's narrarator is Jason 💚 We adore him ..His voice is amazing

[@user-pv2or1iw3h]

His voice stops my ADHD brain right it's tracks. I love it.

[@jxn1056]

*The Raven* is on the EWU (Explore with US) channel 😊❤

[@jxn1056]

​@@Curious-Irish-AngelI agree! ❤ his voice!

[@deb1flanagan]

I think they got the right person. 1. He was out after midnight walking withTHE gun. I also believe he was looking for someone to kill. Of course, this pure speculation on my part. 2. He refused to stop when the police asked him to stop 3. He then turned and unloaded the gun into police car/officer. To me, that pure intent to kill officers without hesitation. 4. Previous 5 people had been killed the exact same way. Unloading all the bullets from the same weapon.

[@uok5598]

And the shootings stopped after he died

[@STORMINOUTG2G]

yeah all that was already said in the video

[@beevonerd]

​@@STORMINOUTG2GYeah but there's still short bus kids in the comments speculating on if it was him or not. So dumb.

[@ezekielmorphis4231]

I love that the former roommate/friend just said she knew about all his awful crimes while they were happening.

[@reignman30]

And he'd never hurt a fly. Just a god fearing boy scout who robs drug dealers.

[@velidabreakfield8419]

it goes to show you-we really dont know people that we think we know!!!

[@robertscheinost179]

"Ma, I would like to introduce you to the guy I'm going to marry. He's so nice and kind!"

[@nothingelse1520]

I was living in Anchorage and riding my bike on the trails in 2016, I just avoided the Valley of the Moon park area, or any other area with large amounts of people. I stuck to the hills.

[@ryand141]

Don't blame you.

[@dilanredblood3967]

Definition of a ice cold killer… when those cop lights lit up and he didn’t even turn around just kept walking like the terminator.. should of been red flag for the officer. Obviously not a normal human being.

[@Moonbunny55]

Great video as always!!! Love the narrator’s voice ❤

[@shoeswho]

Love your channel, brilliant 😊

[@hydrostatic8048]

​@CraveyMikewhy you simpin?

[@inmate1614]

His mother is absolutely disgusting with denial

[@amityislandchum]

That wasn't his mother. 🙄 Don't comment on videos you didn't even pay attention to.

[@inmate1614]

@@amityislandchum Who cares, she was absolutely vile either way

[@jamesball8519]

@@inmate1614his actual mother

[@overkill1994]

old friend and former roommate you mean? 🤣🤣🤣

[@reignman30]

Everyone who knew him seems to be in deep denial.

[@BoKnowsYourMother21]

So what I gather about James Ritchie is that he peaked in high school and once he got out of high school all he could think about was the glory days. He never left his home town, always tell people he shoulda went pro but something happened, and he goes to high school parties and bought kids beer so they would think he’s cool. We all know that guy. He should of just deleted himself instead of innocent people. At least he’s gone now. RIP to the victims

[@tripled4me]

There's alot of people that peak early in life, with the rest of it being, well, sh it. Does that mean they should delete themselves out of existence or that they definitely become serial killers? Do you really know how that guy or girl will end up? No, you don't. Period. Good job stereotyping.

[@JessieFlett]

Deleted himself instead of others. If it wasn't for "instead of others" you might have a point, but it is and you don't so your comment doesn't belong

[@anonone8954]

Sounds like Bo knows his own mother from that comment. 😅😂

[@6daysago167]

“I’ve known him for a long, long, long time.. but, I haven’t seen him for 15-20 years.” Lmao, what a stupid statement 😂

[@reignman30]

He died when he was 40, so she hadn't seen him since his early 20's, and as everyone knows, nobody changes once they hit 20. Especially god fearing people.

[@NHWatching]

One of the best narrators our there. ♡ from Aus.

[@nidujosi]

I would’ve liked to know if they searched his residence & what, if any did they find there.

[@jerrydillard2430]

I lived in Anchorage in the early 60’s. Left about 6 months before the big earthquake hit. It was a relatively small city then. Breaks my heart to see it turn into this.

[@ryand141]

It's everywhere. Every city on the planet. Blame drugs.

[@rafenatho5406]

The cop nailed it. "You got to look out for yourself" Don't solely rely on law enforcement, be Men and know how to defend yourself and you family.

[@reignman30]

The cop basically said, when seconds matter, us cops are minutes away.

[@randallsmerna384]

Pretty foolish to stop a suspected shooter by yourself and in a coffin with wheels and not having already drawn your weapon...

[@ShilgenVens]

He was stopping him for unpaid cab fare.

[@vtriksta2858]

I absolutely love your videos. Excellent delivery, just the right level of information and the respect you pay to the victims at the start of every story is truly moving. I quite literally listen to you all day and never get bored! Thank you for all the effort you put in 😊❤

[@kelligray1848]

I’m an Alaskan and remember this. We had three killers running around at the same time then.

[@beevonerd]

​@CraveyMikeProbably much better before you decided to be a creep.

[@daveatkins3568]

@@beevonerd he’s in every thread. Bizarre. 😎✌🏻

[@beevonerd]

@@daveatkins3568 Not surprised, CreepyMike never seems to get enough.

[@Moonbunny55]

@CraveyMike Really? Weirdo.

[@ollieox1975]

​@@beevonerd Ha! I was thinking about the same name.

[@Jaxissupergay77]

I was born in Anchorage.Could not WAIT TO LEAVE IT.

[@md-ln4fp]

My Mom's senile, moved up their 30 yrs ago and loves it. I visit but the fact a brown bear coming out of hibernation, could kill me and all the damn moose wandering through town, fuck that, and this is in April. Up in Anchorage, you gotta carry, a heavy duty gun and bear spray, sheesh

[@AprilCraddock]

Moose have right of way in Anchorage 😂😂😂

[@anonone8954]

Where did you go? Was it a lot better?

[@dawnywarthog6642]

I think Robert Hansen is the most prolific serial killer in Alaska. I'm I wrong? 17 victims compared to 5 victims says yes.

[@ellybean5868]

What is the purpose of keeping it secret that the same person was involved in all of the shootings ....to not upset the community. That is BS. People have the right to know and it shouldn't have been this big secret for so long

[@allheavens]

So the perp would not ditch the gun or change his MO. Without the gun the police really did not have a case if he were to be arrested due to the sketch. It was never mentioned if the killer had left any DNA evidence at any of the crime scenes so my assumption is the gun was the only way to link the killer to the killings.

[@ameris11]

@@allheavenswell said, I guess common sense is not common for some people

[@carewser]

Since Ritchey was caught with the murder weapon, he shot the cop that tried stopping him and the killing stopped after he was eliminated adds up to a high likelihood that he was the killer

[@1978JonBullock]

The friends and family of these suspects are commonly the ones who will not believe that they are capable of doing these crazy crimes. Also it's often the quiet ones who turn out to be the most violent with gun's.

[@fredajordan5704]

So very true.

[@reignman30]

Yeah family/friend testimony is about the most useless form of testimony. Less reliable than eyewitness testimony and polygraphs.

[@MikeHunt-fo3ow]

youd think bullet resistence doors and glass would be standard by now for police

[@mikesch7672]

Think about how many thousands of vehicles are purchased by law enforcement each year and the cost of doing that to each one, Sherlock.

[@MikeHunt-fo3ow]

hey sherlock think about if we used our money on our own country and not sent half a trillion everywhere else....hell you can even make the stuff here to save money and sell it elsewhere to make money...@@mikesch7672

[@benmcreynolds8581]

Would a non violent, non guilty person just unload their gun on a random cop? For all he knew he could have just been asked a question & gone on his way.. He knew he was guilty, thought he was going to prison & wanted to go out swinging instead of getting arrested

[@Schrodingers_Kat]

That, added to the fact that he was indeed carrying the offending gun.

[@417jumps3]

Isn’t Robert Hansen (the butcher baker) Alaska’s most prolific serial killer??

[@ricktandron3669]

As a single dad for two teenage girls, I'm outraged that you can't ride a bicycle in the USA without getting shot. Kudos to the police for saving lives every day.

[@danielsantos531]

How did they know it was a Colt Python? Also there were no shell casings. Just having the spent bullets recovered from bodies doesn't tell you the make and model of the gun.

[@ednoe7175]

The marks on the slugs tell you what gun fired the bullets. Every pattern is different and and specific to each manufacturer

[@sagetubing]

once again being so focused on “changing demographics” and “gangs” obscures the real evil.

[@patticanning5053]

I like the way you speak clearly and don’t try to jazz it up you speak very well.❤

[@HopeCasias10]

I remember I was in Provo Canyon School in 2012 in Springville Utah and it’s one of those tough love schools like Danielle Bergoli went to and the same one Paris Hilton talks about in her documentary. I remember about 10-15 girls there being from Anchorage. All of them had been in some type of “gang” or whatever and most did drugs. I didn’t really think about it then but anchorage does seem to have a lot of crime and troubled youth and violent adults. And drug crime. It’s sad. But same with Canada if I’m being honest. Almost everyone I know from Canada is an addict or criminal of some sort. I did drugs for 10 years and I for some reason was surprised to know about Canada and Alaska. Canada was always the “nice place” and I thought Alaska was more remote and less technological when I was a kid until I was about 22. It’s sad so much of the world has these issues.

[@Ainaes-Feline]

The reason you feel as if everyone in America and Canada are drug and alcohol infested and addicted, is for one reason only. You lived in that world and all you knew was part of that environment. Your view becomes distorted. It will take a bit longer but eventually the longer you stay away and out of that world. The fewer people you get to know are even aware of what you describe and think. Until one day you realise that you can't even think of 1 person to get you the stuff etc and then it's the other way around and finally your world view has adjusted itself to the current situation you're living in. I know from personal experience, I was an alcoholic and my then partner a heroin fiend and if desperate a poly user. I was surrounded by them all I could see where junkies. Now 15 years later the only thing I can tell you for 100% certainty is who is a meth head or heroin not just by their looks but I can recognise it in their voices... that's how fine tuned I had become to that horror show. So hang in there it will righten itself and one day you too can't find a single dealer or homeless junkie. Goodluck and all the best. No matter how hard it is at times it's na thousand times better than with the addiction.

[@ilikesteakandbacon150]

Glad you both were able to quit!!! Kudos to both of you,keep fighting the good fight!! Have a great rest of your day!!!

[@ryand141]

I know. Most cities are sewers and they attract vermin.

[@MARKLINMAN1]

He may not have been the guy in the Cab, but he was probably on his way to kill a 6th individual! He was ABSOLUTELY the killer of ALL 5!

[@hope.c9520]

Woo so glad I caught a premier

[@jasonbouvette1077]

The Colt Python is a good revolver for bear defense. I know of a few people who carry it or something like it for exactly that while fishing and moose hunting, or just about anything in the bush.

[@silentassassin6162]

26:09 If you haven’t spent time with someone in 10+ years, do you even really still know that person or at least the current version of themselves?

[@anonone8954]

Some people seem to totally change.

[@reignman30]

He was 40 when he died, and she hadn't seen him since his early 20's according to the math, so yeah WTF is Jabba talking about?

[@LarryWilliamsArtist]

Robert Hansen was Alaska’s most prolific Serial Killer.

[@jigglepuff1218]

The Butcher baker?

[@smalltowngirlbigcityheart3724]

Israel Keyes too!!

[@UgetTheMemo]

I lived in Kotzebue for three years which is pretty far north in the tundra on the sea. I loved it and I miss it every day but people that live there are a different breed for sure. It's like everyone knows they are living in the true wild west.

[@kalebhaynes977]

Let’s gooo ! To the people trying to smash through this Thursday workday haha

[@jordanheimer774]

Me too

[@heatherbowlan1961]

WOW whata scary story, I would be terrified living there . God Bless those innocent young people.

[@Moonbunny55]

@CraveyMike okay creepy mike 🙄

[@monicamestas7566]

Good video -- research, presentation, narration. Even though you use a lot of stock pics and vids, there's enough actual content so that it's not distracting. He did it!!!

[@poisonivy1985]

He looks like a totally different person. Evil can really change a person’s looks. 😳

[@juliestrickland7754]

Umm... Yeah, that other picture was from High school. He's aged and his looks changed. It kinda happens to everyone. Plus, he has long hair in the older picture. It doesn't seem like being evil had much to do with his looks changing. 😂😂

[@poisonivy1985]

@@juliestrickland7754 whatever you say

[@mike_MT_jonez]

@@poisonivy1985💯👍

[@h445]

@@juliestrickland7754 he looks completely different, lmao. most people who age still retain what they looked like - this guy looks nothing like his younger self.

[@EKk8819]

Alaska is a state but reality is it's its own Country up there. It's so different then the rest of the states.

[@lauriesoper4056]

Such a sweet gentleman. Couldn't be him.

[@reignman30]

God fearing, definitely not him.🙄

[@bellaborgens8651]

Great music / intro at the beginning. And thanks for the video ❤

[@apriltortorici9810]

Someone who has no compassion for animals, has no compassion at all. You can judge a mans character by how they treat animals. That tells me all I need to know about someone

[@jewlz1960]

I really enjoy B E content and the way the stories are presented. Thank you 🙏 ❣️

[@yup_its_ME.512]

for sure! I listen to the stories even if I've heard them before from other channels 😊

[@teemorris5757]

Be waiting for a post love when the opening come on ....Best ever

[@lyndaalbrecht7006]

Just shows how clueless people can be about monsters like Ritchie. Over and over again they fail to see the obvious red flags.

[@nairbsggirb1718]

The American "football" stock footage at 21:55 is almost certainly rugby/Australian rules football.

[@skytbro]

The lady saying how he robbed people and sold drugs then in the next breath saying "he was harmless, he wouldn't intentionally hurt someone".... which one is it?

[@LordVlax]

Was this nothing more than the case of a junkhead with junkhead ideas? He didn't seem to be looking for any target in particular or even having any motive...

[@AiiRv]

As an Alaskan, it’s wild to see what others think matters here. This dudes name wouldn’t ring a bell like the baker.

[@Surpriseattackninja]

Whoa actually caught a premier. That’s rare.

[@donovanbullock1785]

You j7st never know people. What triggers them to do the unthinkable. I feel tlfor the families of the ones killed. This man had real deep-seated problems that showed in his actions that people blew off. Like his former roommate. She down-played his actions. Like saying, "They all sold drugs." Or when she said he sponsored pitbull fights and how the dog killed a rabbit. She also said the look he had on his face when describing the incident, and she even chuckled. That is not normal behavior. Then her saying he was a Godly man. Yet the signs were visible. Nobody thought to talk to him. The depression he must had gone through when he dropped out of college because he had a hard time at a division 1 school. He must have felt like a failure. He gave up. And everything changed. And nobody paid attention. Sad.

[@buttplugsalesmane69]

Its called denial

[@bentoschak4123]

The dude saying you can take the kid out of the gang neighborhood but you can’t take the gang out of the kid is bat shit crazy

[@apriltortorici9810]

Serial killers almost always start with animals. Like I said, that says everything. If someone is cruel to animals, you better stay far away from them. Thats a psychopath

[@otadashi1570]

Knowing there was a likely serial killer roaming the streets after midnight you would think the poor cop would have taken more care and made sure he had back-up before pulling up to the killer wearing a camo jacket like the girls previously witnessed.

[@JasonKeck39]

Well … it’s painfully obvious (especially to the families of the people he murdered) that you did not know him.

[@loriethayermorse162]

The most common thing people say about serial killers is how shocked they are it's them. They never would've guessed.

[@aleshapetrunak2974]

Story 5.....made me laugh out loud when the smell was described as trash like driving through Newark NJ. Im a NJ native and yeah driving through Newark or over Camden