Colleen Ritzer was an uplifting, positive force for her students and a thoughtful, caring teacher by all accounts. She was being supportive of one of her students and unfortunately it seems he was very mentally ill. Allison tells us the chilling story of the murder of Colleen Ritzer.

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References:

1. New York Post: Teen ‘infatuated’ with murdered teacher
2. Newsunzip: Who is Colleen Ritzer?
3. YouTube: That Chapter: The Disturbing Case of Colleen Ritzer
4. CNN: Caring, compassionate Massachusetts teacher was ‘brilliant ray of light’
5. CNN: Teen followed Danvers teacher into bathroom, killed her with a box cutter
6. YouTube: Law & Crime Network Philip Chism Trial
7. CNN: Court papers detail horrifying final moments of Massachusetts teacher’s life
8. Boston Globe: Official describes brutal injuries to Colleen Ritzer

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