Emily Elizabeth Richitelli was 30 and from Georgetown, South Carolina. A survivor of addiction who became a certified Peer Support Specialist, she mentored others in recovery, studied online at Georgetown Horry Tech, and was a mother to two children, Michael Yates and Trinity Vaughn. Her life ended on July 21, 2022.

On that day Emily and 44-year-old John Ashley Altman were found shot to death inside Altman’s home in the Ringel Heights area of Georgetown County. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office identified and arrested 42-year-old Ronnie Todd, a man who had previously been in a relationship with Emily, and charged him with both murders; investigators stated they believed jealousy was the motive.

Emily’s mother, Ann Stewart, later established the Emily’s Way Foundation focused on judicial reform, domestic violence awareness, and addiction recovery programs in Emily’s memory. If anyone knew Emily, Altman, or has information about what happened that night, please share what can help the investigation.