Martin Richard

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Date of Birth:: January 1, 1983
Hometown:: Dorchester

Bio:
Martin Richard, a young third grader, was tragically killed on April 15, 2013. He was one of three victims killed in the Boston Marathon bombings. He was standing with his mother Denise Richard and sister, 6, when bombs hidden in bins exploded within 12 second of each other. Martin and his family were there to support Bill Richard, Martin’s father. As Bill approached the finish line, Martin gave him a hug. When he turned to return to his mother, the first bomb went off, killing Martin, injuring his mother, and blowing off his sister’s leg.

Known For:
Martin Richard was one of three killed in the Boston Marathon explosions on April 15, 2013.

Personal Life:
Martin was one of three children. He was the son of Martin Richard and Denise Richard.

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Dzhokar Tsarnaev Near Martin Richard At Crime Scene — New Pic

A shocking new photo reveals a scene at the Boston Marathon right before the deadly explosion. The pic shows Martin Richard, 8, who died at the scene, close to suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev with a backpack left on the ground.
The youngest fatal victim of the Boston Marathon bombings, Martin Richard, 8, may have come nearly face-to-face with his alleged killer, Dzhokar Tsarnaev right before an explosion near the finish line on April 15. A shocking and chilling new photo shows the young boy just feet away from the suspected terrorist, with a backpack left on the sidewalk.

April 19, 2013