Citing Massachusetts law, prosecutors said they would ask that Chism be tried in an adult court."The indictments ... detail horrific and unspeakable acts," said District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett.
The armed robbery indictment alleges that Chism, armed with a box cutter, robbed Ritzer of credit cards, an iPhone and her underwear. The aggravated rape indictment alleges that he sexually assaulted her with an object.
Under the aggravated rape and armed robbery indictments, Chism was charged as a youthful offender, but prosecutors said they will move to join those charges with the murder case in Superior Court."This is the first step in a long process to secure justice for Ms. Ritzer and her family," Blodgett said.
Ritzer was known to her friends and family as a woman who inspired many, whether it be in the classroom or online, with her heart, intellect and positive spirit."She was happy," said Jen Berger, Ritzer's best friend."I don't even know what the world is like without her. It's a scary thought."
A 2011 graduate of Assumption College who was working toward a master's degree at Salem State University, Ritzer seemed to always wear a wide smile and was approachable to students and colleagues alike, said Charlotte Dzerkacz, who became good friends with Ritzer in 2011 when they taught at the same middle school."
She was energetic, she was compassionate," Dzerkacz said.
"You couldn't ask for anything more from a teacher or a friend."
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