In a tragic incident, three U.S. service members were killed and 34 others injured in Jordan in a drone attack believed to be carried out by Iranian-backed militants. Meanwhile, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the body of Cassidy Ritchie, a newlywed woman who had disappeared a month after her wedding, was found dead in the back of her damaged and abandoned car. The investigation into Ritchie’s death has led to her husband, Chris Morland, being questioned as a person of interest.
Ritchie, 39, had been missing since January 20, and her children, along with community volunteers, had conducted search efforts in hopes of finding her. Unfortunately, their efforts came to a devastating end when her body was discovered in her car, which had extensive off-road debris. The police officially classified her death as a homicide.
Details surrounding Ritchie’s disappearance and her relationship with Morland have emerged. The police identified a narrow window between January 21 and 23 when Morland was alone at their Tulsa home. Domestic violence incidents involving Ritchie had been reported during the investigation, indicating a tumultuous relationship between the couple.
Morland, who is currently held on outstanding warrants from Texas, is being uncooperative with authorities. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is yet to disclose further information about domestic violence incidents, Morland’s criminal history, and potential charges in connection with Ritchie’s death.
The discovery of Ritchie’s car was made after a tip on the Tulsa police’s Facebook page. The vehicle was found around 10 miles from a local bar called “I Don’t Care Bar and Grill” in Catoosa, Oklahoma. It was damaged and covered with dirt and grass, suggesting that it had been taken off-road.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers anonymously. The investigation into Cassidy Ritchie’s suspicious death continues as her family and friends mourn the loss and seek justice.
