Burl Ritcheson, 66, was found dead at his Murphysboro, Illinois, home on August 14, 2017. Born January 11, 1951, in Monterey, Tennessee, he worked as an insurance adjuster and drove school buses part time for the Murphysboro School District. He was known for hunting and fishing and belonged to Christ Community Church in Murphysboro. Burl was survived by daughter Stephanie Mobbs, son Keith Ritcheson, and three grandchildren.

Investigators later determined Burl’s death was a homicide. His wife Brenda was also found dead in the home; both deaths were attributed to homicide. The primary suspect named in the investigation was their son Keith Ritcheson, who had been living with them after his divorce and reportedly had conflicts with his parents over his presence and drinking. Keith was arrested and charged in connection with the killings.

Does anyone have information about Burl, Brenda, or the family that could shed light on what happened that night?