Indiana Executes Benjamin Ritchie | For Killing A Police Officer, Final Hours & Legal Controversy

On May 20, 2025, Benjamin Ritchie was executed by lethal injection in Indiana for the 2000 murder of Beech Grove Police Officer William Toney. This video explores the full case, from Ritchie’s troubled childhood and FASD claims to the controversial legal battle, clemency hearings, final meal, reported final moments, and the emotional aftermath for both Officer Toney’s family and those who believed Ritchie had changed after 25 years on death row. Disclaimer This video is created for educational, documentary, and news commentary purposes only. The content is based on publicly available reports, court records, media coverage, and official statements. We do not glorify violence, crime, or executions, and viewer discretion is advised. Opinions expressed by individuals featured or quoted belong solely to those individuals. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, we cannot guarantee absolute completeness or accuracy of all information presented. We are not responsible for viewer interpretations, reactions, decisions, or the use of this content in any way. #BenjaminRitchie #DeathPenalty #TrueCrime Benjamin Ritchie, Benjamin Ritchie execution, Indiana execution 2025, Officer William Toney, death penalty case, Indiana State Prison, lethal injection, pentobarbital execution, true crime documentary, FASD death penalty, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Benjamin Ritchie last meal, Benjamin Ritchie final words, police officer murder case, Indiana death row, execution controversy, true crime stories, criminal justice documentary, capital punishment USA