Gary Ridgway

criminal

Gary Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer, is a notorious American serial killer who was convicted in 2003 of murdering 49 women in Washington State, making him one of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history. He operated primarily in the 1980s and 1990s, preying on vulnerable women, often involved in sex work. Ridgway's gruesome methods and the sheer number of his victims shocked the nation. He ultimately pleaded guilty in a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty, providing detailed confessions about his crimes and leading investigators to the remains of some of his victims. His case remains a significant point of study in criminal psychology and law enforcement.