Sheriff Carl Ritchie

Ladson Tragedy: Father Asks Judge to Order Sheriff to Turn Over Records

Jenn Wood
Zack Deacon says the sheriff’s office released footage of his daughters to the public a month before giving it to him. He is seeking the...

Ladson Tragedy: Social Services Knocked Twice. No One Answered.

Jenn Wood
Records document unanswered DSS visits, supervisory review and another welfare request before the September 29 discovery…...

Ladson Tragedy: Welfare Checks Halted, Questions Remain

Jenn Wood
Sheriff confirms supervisor discontinued welfare checks; newly released records deepen scrutiny of the response…...

As Murdaugh Retrial Looms, Another Former SLED Investigator Faces Scrutiny

Jenn Wood
Former SLED agent Ryan Kelly terminated after harassment and unbecoming conduct allegations....