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10 to Life

29: Killer in the Classroom: How a Tutoring Session Ended in Murder | Colleen Ritzer

March 31, 2026·53m

In 2013, Danvers, Massachusetts was rocked by the brutal murder of beloved teacher Colleen Ritzer, at the hands of her 14-year-old student, Philip Chism. What made this case so chilling wasn’t just the violence, but the disturbing behavior that followed and the questions around what could drive someone so young to commit something so horrific. Join Annie as she reopens this case to revisit the full story and uncover the major developments that have unfolded since, including what happened after his conviction... .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases!