Found Deceased NC - Maddox Ritch, 6 w/Autism, Gastonia, 22 Sept 2018

[Stunned]

Many of you are discussing Statement Analysis. Because of so many people who claimed they knew Statement Analysis Websleuths had to (a while back) disallow the discussion fo SA for this reason.

We would have dueling "experts" giving totally different opinions on a case. All I can hear in my brain is "Dueling Banjos" whenever I think about this issue. It would go something like this;

Member #1 - I've studies SA since 1996 and there is no way the mother is being deceptive. She has none of the classic signs of deception in her statement"

(The first cords of Dueling Banjo's start to play in my head)

Member #2 - YOU ARE WRONG. This shows classic deception She only mentions her missing daughter's name one time and by the way I've been studying Statement Analysis for over 30 years so I do know what I am talking about.

(The second of cords of Dueling Banjos play in my head)

Member #1 - REALLY BIG DEAL I WENT TO LA DE DA COLLEGE IN MAIN TO STUDY. I AM GOING FOR MY SA CERTIFICATION NEXT YEAR. WHAT TRAINING HAVE YOU HAD IN THIS FIELD?

(rather than the rest of Dueling Banjos playing in my head, my head explodes)

If someone can find me a certified Statement Analysis person please send me their name. Email me at [email protected]

Maybe we can get a solid SA professional in here to help us. Maybe not but we should give it a good try right?

Thank you,
Tricia

You crack me up!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

This interview with the dad clarifies that he was at the park with his girlfriend and the park worker who called 911 thought the girlfriend was the boy's mom.

This is probably the reason why some media accounts suggest that the boy's "parents" were with him. I wonder why the "girlfriend" hasn't been identified?

 

[mks762]

Just to throw a little hope out there for everyone- back in 2011 a non verbal autistic 9 year old went missing in Virginia on a Sunday while he and his dad were hiking. He was found 5 days later 3/4 of a mile from where he went missing by a volunteer search group. It can and it has happened before! Let's keep praying for Maddox' safe return!!!

 

[HayLouise]

We are about to get an update on the search #MaddoxRitch See the police & FBI newser next on @WBTV_News #Firstat4 Plus, we are hearing from Maddox’s father for the first time.

Jamie Boll WBTV on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

UPDATE ON SEARCH FOR #MADDOX: FBI and local authorities to give update at 4pm on search for missing 6 y/o #MaddoxRitch. Watch LIVE on @FOX46News Facebook page. #FindMaddox @FBICharlotte @GPDNC @FoxNews

Caroline Fountain on Twitter

*video at link

 

[HayLouise]

Just told by @FBICharlotte spokesperson that Maddox Ritch’s father is here and will be answering questions.

Jonathan Lowe on Twitter

 

[IceIce9]

Interesting interview. Ian Ritch confirms in this interview that it was his girlfriend who was with him that day. He says that LE have separated he and his girlfriend several times (including today) during the investigation.

Strange that the reports had always mentioned the “other adult” or “unidentified person” and not even said if the person was male or female.

I think many suspected that it was a female friend of the father but probably wouldn’t have been within TOS to state that opinion.

 

[HayLouise]

FATHER OF #MADDOX TO SPEAK: FBI spokesperson introducing speakers during #MaddoxRitch search update. #FindMaddox



Caroline Fountain on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

Investigators hold a press conference on the search for missing North Carolina boy Maddox Ritch.

Circa on Twitter

Live link

 

[HayLouise]

Ian Ritch: Pleading for anyone at the park Saturday to come forward, thanks first responders, just wants his little boy back. @WCCBCharlotte



Marvin Beach on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

Ian Ritch (Maddox’s Dad): “He took off in a major sprint, that’s when I couldnt find him. I gave him a little leeway. He likes playing outside. I wanted him to have fun.” @wcnc

Savannah Levins on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

Hear #MaddoxRitch’s dad speak. His 6 y/o went missing on Saturday at Rankin Lake Park. #FindMaddox @FOX46News

Caroline Fountain on Twitter

Video at link

 

[mks762]

Unpopular opinion- I know- but my heart breaks for this family, dad included. I'm just going to say it, I don't think dad is hiding anything.

 

[HayLouise]

BREAKING: #MaddoxRitch's father says he waited for about an hour to call police, because he felt that he and park staff would find him.

Briana Conner on Twitter

BREAKING: #MaddoxRitch's father says he couldn't catch up with him, because he has health problems and the little boy is fast.

Briana Conner on Twitter

 

[Steelslady]

I don't like the way the father sounded in that interview with GMA. Said he feels guilty and then adds something about being able to go into his house and lie down in a bed and then says while his son MIGHT be out there in the woods. I really wonder what "it" was that he regrets happened.

I agree. If he did all that he could, trying to find him and running after him, then why would he feel guilty? I guess we could probably pick apart many statements made in these cases, some would be accurately picked apart, but once in awhile, the person is truly genuine and the child or missing adult is found ok. I won't lie, I am beyond hope that Maddox is still alive- I want to believe he is and is just waiting to be found, but I just don't feel it in my heart that he is.

 

[LietKynes]

Anxiously waiting for the update.

Sorry if I'm waaay off and wrong-- but I'm getting a slight DeOrr Kunz Jr. 'vibe' about this whole case.
From reading many posts here ... people keep asking the same questions I'm thinking.

But to paraphrase :
Did the search dogs get a scent ? Any scent ? If Maddox fell into the lake or a hole -- right there within the park-- dogs should've alerted at least to where he fell in --- if that's what happened to him ?

And if he was kidnapped -- SAR dogs should've been able to track him to where the vehicle took off .

And was the park employee the only one who called 911 ? Anyone else call this in ?
If the park was crowded, it would be easy to see another child and think you'd observed Maddox.

But again, the FBI says they have definitive proof of his being there. So they have spoken to people who were at the park.
So we know Maddox was there--at the time he went missing -- and nowhere else.
Imo.

 

[HayLouise]

MORE: Ian Ritch says he feels guilt for letting #Maddox get too far ahead of him. #WBTV #FindMaddox

WBTV Ben Williamson on Twitter

"It's torture. I just want my little boy home," Ian Ritch about his missing son Maddox. @FOX46News

Ann Wyatt Little on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

Ian Ritch says he & a friend were walking with #MaddoxRitch at the park together when the 6 y/o started running, then sprinted


Said it was first time at Rankin Lake Park.


Says he has diabetes & neuropathy in his feet, which sometimes makes running difficult for him

#FindMaddox

Dianne Gallagher on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

BREAKING: #MaddoxRitch's father said,"I'm so worried because it's just been so long." He says it's hard to tell if Maddox thinks it's a game of hide and seek, or if the helicopters, dogs, etc may be scaring him.

Briana Conner on Twitter

 

[rosesfromangels]

I am watching the presser live. I believe the father; he is coming across genuine.
I believe him.

 

[HayLouise]

Ian Ritch says diabetes and neuropathy in his feet prevented him from keeping up with Maddox #FindMaddox

Jonathan McCall on Twitter

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