How a CT butcher survived a widowmaker cut to the groin
Josh LaBella
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Sean Kelley and Adam Ritchotte, who shared their story about how Ritchotte survived a life-threatening wound while working at Salem Prime Cuts, are shown March 7.Contributed photo / Hartford HealthCare
SALEM It was a normal Sunday at Salem Prime Cuts for Adam Ritchotte until slicing a beef-shoulder blade resulted in an accident that butcher’s refer to as a “widowmaker.”
Ritchotte, a Baltic resident, suffered a nearly fatal, accidental laceration to his groin during the incident on March 7, but was saved by his partner’s quick response to help stop the bleeding.
As a breaking news reporter, I primarily cover crime and courts in southeastern Connecticut, but I also report on politics, health care and social justice issues. In addition to my beat, I am the cohost of the investigative true crime podcast Looking for the Todt Family. I am passionate about in-depth crime coverage and believe in the power of investigative journalism. I am a Connecticut native who returned to my home state to join the team at The Day.
Taylor Hartz
As a breaking news reporter, I primarily cover crime and courts in southeastern Connecticut, but I also report on politics, health care and social justice issues. In addition to my beat, I am the cohost of the investigative true crime podcast Looking for the Todt Family. I am passionate about in-depth crime coverage and believe in the power of investigative journalism. I am a Connecticut native who returned to my home state to join the team at The Day.
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