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Delta family dealing with 'profound pain' after parents murdered

By Fox 13 · November 3, 2026 · 1 min read
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The family of a Delta couple who were allegedly stabbed to death by their son shared how they are dealing with "profound pain" since the weekend incident. Neal and Patricia Riding were found stabbed at their home on Halloween night. The couple's son, Rett Mikel Riding, was officially charged Tuesday with two counts of aggravated murder.

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