# FILE 006 — THE RIDGEWOOD FILES
**Classification:** Persons of Interest
**Status:** Archived
**Related Investigation:** Knolluck Asylum
**Primary Subject:** Helen Ridgewood and Former Asylum Staff
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# OVERVIEW
Following the closure of Knolluck Asylum, several former employees remained closely connected despite no longer working together.
Among those most frequently documented were **Helen Ridgewood, Bill, Allison, Deborah, and Watkins**.
Although investigators never classified the group as a criminal organization, their names repeatedly surfaced throughout archived reports connected to Knolluck's most disturbing events.
Researchers eventually began referring to the collection of records involving these individuals as **The Ridgewood Files**.
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# HELEN RIDGEWOOD
Former nurse at Knolluck Asylum.
Known for her decades of service, Helen remained one of the most respected—and mysterious—former employees of the institution.
Her personal journals, private life, and longtime relationships with former coworkers continue to attract investigative attention.
See **FILE 004 — Helen Ridgewood**.
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# BILL
Bill served alongside Helen during their years at Knolluck Asylum.
Former coworkers described him as dependable and well-liked, though little public information exists regarding his personal life.
Following the asylum's closure, Bill continued maintaining contact with several former staff members.
His name appears throughout numerous archived records connected to Helen Ridgewood.
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# ALLISON
Allison worked at Knolluck Asylum for several years before retiring.
Neighbors reported seeing Allison visit Helen's residence on multiple occasions following retirement.
The purpose of these visits has never been publicly documented.
Investigators have never determined whether Allison possessed additional knowledge regarding historical events connected to the asylum.
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# DEBORAH
Deborah remained one of Helen's closest longtime acquaintances.
Archived records place her among the final generation of employees who worked inside Knolluck Asylum before its closure.
Although she rarely appeared in public interviews, her name continues appearing throughout historical documents connected to Helen Ridgewood.
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# WATKINS
Unlike several former coworkers, Watkins later accepted employment at the town's public library.
Researchers have noted that his transition from the asylum to another public institution became relevant during later investigations.
The full details surrounding Watkins are documented separately.
See **FILE 007 — The Watkins Library Incident**.
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# THEIR CONNECTION
While no evidence has ever established wrongdoing among the former employees, investigators continue examining why these individuals remained closely associated long after Knolluck Asylum permanently closed.
Questions frequently raised include:
- What experiences united them?
- Why did they continue meeting years later?
- Did they possess knowledge that was never shared publicly?
- Were they connected only through friendship—or something more?
No official conclusions have ever been reached.
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# ARCHIVED MATERIAL
Records connected to The Ridgewood Files include:
- Employment documents
- Historical photographs
- Witness interviews
- Personal journals
- Retirement records
- Newspaper articles
- Police investigative notes
Several referenced documents remain unavailable or incomplete.
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# CURRENT STATUS
Although every member of the Ridgewood circle has become part of Knolluck's history, interest in their lives has only grown with time.
Whether they were simply former coworkers... or the keepers of secrets that died with them... remains unknown.
Their names continue to appear throughout nearly every major investigation preserved within the Knolluck Archives.
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**ARCHIVE STATUS:** OPEN
**NEXT FILE:** FILE 007 — THE WATKINS LIBRARY INCIDENT
