Found Deceased NC - Maddox Ritch, 6 w/Autism, Gastonia, 22 Sept 2018

[Steelslady]

This has echo's of the DeOrr Kunz case.

Oh I hope not. DeOrr's sweet little face just melts my heart to this day. It really hurts too much to see kids missing like this.

 

[Steelslady]

I linked it in my post above.

Thank you!

 

[HayLouise]

“Something Is Not Right”

Reverend Raymond Johnson said when he asked people in the Charlotte area to pray for Maddox Ritch a missing autistic 6 year old they asked questions. He came to ask searchers where are Ritch’s parents, why no @AMBERAlert, how did he runaway from his dad.

Ken on Twitter

*video at link

 

[HayLouise]

Good reminder that if you live around the area...check anywhere around your house. No place is out of the realm of possibility #wbtv #MADDOXRITCH

WBTV Ben Williamson on Twitter

NEW: A news conference about ongoing search efforts for #MaddoxRitch will be held at 4 p.m. We will carry it live on #WBTV

WBTV Ben Williamson on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

Search teams making their way outside of the park to look for Maddox #findingmaddox

Bria Bell on Twitter

*video at link

 

[HayLouise]

‘The search continues at Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia for 6-year-old Maddox Ritch. Dogs from the SBI & National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are re-searching areas.’

Gastonia Police on Twitter

 

[AmyPond]

I will miss the press conference so thanks in advance to anyone here who can post about it.

 

[Steelslady]

“Something Is Not Right”

Reverend Raymond Johnson said when he asked people in the Charlotte area to pray for Maddox Ritch a missing autistic 6 year old they asked questions. He came to ask searchers where are Ritch’s parents, why no @AMBERAlert, how did he runaway from his dad.

Ken on Twitter

*video at link

I wish that people would learn what an Amber alert means- I see this all of the time, why no Amber alert? They need to know the difference. Now, why there is no BOLO alert for Maddox, is a mystery to me, along with other missing children. Some police forces are great and issue an alert while others do not when kids are missing.

Amber alert- needs a description of a VEHICLE the child was seen getting into or forced into, the license plate number, and if possible, a description of the kidnapper. That does not apply here to Maddox.

BOLO alert- Be on the lookout- this should be issued on TV/social media, etc with Maddox's updated photo and possibly photos of clothes he was wearing that day. Police also send this alert along with Amber alerts to other police forces in surrounding towns and states, if necessary. In this case, it would help to put one out, just in case he was indeed, with another adult that isn't one of the parents or he was found wandering around by himself.

 

[whatsnext]

Of course this is kinda weird. But right now I decide to hope for the best...be found safe, Maddox! I still am a dreamer maybe...

 

[whatsnext]

I wish that people would learn what an Amber alert means- I see this all of the time, why no Amber alert? They need to know the difference. Now, why there is no BOLO alert for Maddox, is a mystery to me, along with other missing children. Some police forces are great and issue an alert while others do not when kids are missing.

Amber alert- needs a description of a VEHICLE the child was seen getting into or forced into, the license plate number, and if possible, a description of the kidnapper. That does not apply here to Maddox.

BOLO alert- Be on the lookout- this should be issued on TV/social media, etc with Maddox's updated photo and possibly photos of clothes he was wearing that day. Police also send this alert along with Amber alerts to other police forces in surrounding towns and states, if necessary. In this case, it would help to put one out, just in case he was indeed, with another adult that isn't one of the parents or he was found wandering around by himself.

I am one of those who still need this to be explained to, I'm afraid Thanks!!

 

[HayLouise]

Per @CityofGastonia: K-9s from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children assist with the search for 6-year-old Maddox Ritch at Rankin Lake Park #findingMaddox



Bria Bell on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

I know @Steelslady... We seem to get that every missing child case that doesn’t meet Amber alert criteria.

 

[Steelslady]

I am one of those who still need this to be explained to, I'm afraid Thanks!!

No problem- I just feel bad because people assume that the cops don't care about the missing kids because they don't issue an Amber alert- they can't issue one, if a child hasn't been kidnapped and was seen being put or forced into a vehicle, they need a description of the car and a license plate. People assume that the Amber alert is for all missing children, unfortunately, that is not so. However, BOLO alerts should be put out always, as soon as the child is missing.

 

[HayLouise]

‘Press conference has been moved to 4pm! I’ll be streaming live on Facebook for @WBTV_News’

Bria Bell on Twitter

I will try post updates but about to put my toddler to bed so will try my best

 

[Stunned]

Where are the parents?

 

[MsFacetious]

Where are the parents?

Parents are not allowed to search in these cases.
Beyond that I do not know other than they've been said to be totally cooperative.

 

[Stunned]

Yes, I know they are not allowed to search. Have they spoken to press?

 

[MsFacetious]

Not that I've seen, no.

 

[HayLouise]

‘About to get our first update of the day from officials on 6-year-old Maddox Ritch. Tune in to @WBTV_News Facebook page to watch live’



Lauren Tostenson on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

LIVE UPDATE ON MISSING CHILD: @FOX46News will stream the live update from officials on the search for 6 y/o Maddox Ritch at 4pm on Facebook. #MissingPerson #live #now #cltnews



Caroline Fountain on Twitter