Brenda Ritcheson, 66, was found dead at her residence in Murphysboro, Illinois, on August 14, 2017; her death was pronounced at 3:20 a.m. that Monday. Brenda was born October 7, 1951, in Murphysboro.

Investigators determined Brenda and her husband, Burl Ritcheson, were shot and killed in their home by their son, 41-year-old Keith Ritcheson, who had been living with his parents for four years after a divorce. The reported motive was Keith’s frustration over his parents’ arguments about his presence in the house and his drinking. Keith was arrested and later convicted of first-degree murder in a bench trial in September 2017.

Court paperwork shows Keith received two life sentences, one for each parent’s death; sentencing occurred in February 2019. If anyone knew Brenda or has information about the household or the events leading up to August 14, 2017, please come forward.