The civil case that followed the criminal one that put the rapist and killer of Danvers teacher Colleen Ritzer in state prison for life with the possibility of parole in 40 years has come to a close.

A 24-year-old Danvers High School teacher from Andover was found dead in a wooded area behind the school, killed by a 14-year-old, officials said this morning.

On the first anniversary of her horrific and brutal slaying, the family of Danvers teacher Colleen Ritzer said their days are not getting easier.

The family of a Danvers teacher said Wednesday the past year has been "very difficult" as they marked the first anniversary of her death.

The Danvers teen who raped and murdered his high school math teacher a decade ago has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of a state Department of Youth Services worker.

The 14-year-old Danvers student accused in the death of his teacher went to the movies after killing her with a box cutter, sources say.

Twenty-four pink balloons get released into the cold night sky, with Danvers math teacher Colleen Ritzer looking down on those she tried to help.

SALEM — With grief-stricken family members of his alleged victim looking on, a 14-year-old boy pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he robbed, raped, and murdered popular Danvers High ...

DANVERS — A quiet but amiable boy who had found his way in a new town by excelling on the soccer field was accused Wednesday of killing a young, popular Danvers High School math teacher and ...

A 14-year-old boy is in custody after a teacher’s death closes schools in Danvers, Massachusetts.