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Maddox Ritch
Carrie Ritch shares story of her son's shocking disappearance on WCNC's Unbroken The Podcast
Maddox Ritch
'I just wanted my boy back' | Mother of Maddox Ritch shares her story for the first time
No amount of time passed makes this story easier to tell. But Carrie Ritch wants everyone to remember her son as she does.
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Extended interview with mother of Maddox Ritch
Maddox Ritch's mother Carrie reflects on her son in this extended interview with WCNC NBC Charlotte's Savannah Levins.
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PHOTOS: Maddox Ritch
Maddox Ritch's face captured a nation. His smile melted our hearts. His photo was shared across the country as a desperate search to find him unfolded.
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Maddox Ritch search crew honored in Gaston County
Members from the Civil Air Patrol who were part of the search efforts received an award of service from the North Carolina Wing Commander for their service.
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Maddox Ritch search crewed honored
Members from the Civil Air Patrol who were part of the search efforts received an award of service from the North Carolina Wing Commander for their service to the community.
Maddox Ritch
Autopsy reveals cause of death for Maddox Ritch
Maddox Ritch, the six-year-old Gaston County boy with autism who disappeared at Rankin Lake Park in September, died as a result of drowning, according to the autopsy.
Maddox Ritch
Autopsy reveals cause of death for Maddox Ritch
The autopsy for 6-year-old Maddox Ritch was released Thursday, revealing the young boy's cause of death as "probable drowning."
Maddox Ritch
Autopsy results may not be ready for six months in Maddox Ritch case
The disappearance of the six-year-old in Gaston County grabbed national attention.
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Father of Maddox Ritch defends himself on social media
Nearly a month after six-year-old Maddox Ritch was reported missing, his father, Ian Ritch, once again broke his silence on social media.
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What happened to Maddox Ritch? Still no cause of death nearly a month later
Police still haven't confirmed whether Maddox's death was an accident or foul play. Investigators told NBC Charlotte a lot hinges on the autopsy report.
Maddox Ritch
"He was just a very sweet boy" | Community celebrates the life of Maddox Ritch
"He had a contagious smile and he was a happy child. Everything you hear about Maddox is true, every bit of it."
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