Family Of Three Found Dead In Home

"HOT SPRINGS, AR — The Garland County Sheriff's Office responded to a call to check on the residents at the 800 block of Blacksnake Road around 6 p.m. Tuesday night.

"The complainant told deputies that no one had heard from or seen the residents at that address since Saturday and were worried about their welfare.

"When deputies arrived, they looked inside and saw an unresponsive person lying on the floor. They then went inside the home and found the other bodies. They are identified as Judy Ritter (50), her husband David Ritter (49) and their son, Jonathan Ritter (23).

"The initial investigation leads Deputies to believe that Judy and David Ritter were victims’ of a homicide, committed by Jonathan, and that Jonathan then committed suicide.

"At this point there is no indication of a motive and the cause of death will be determined as the investigation continues, according to Sheriffs."

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