Green River Killer (UPDATED 2025)

In the late 1990s, advances in DNA technology allowed detectives to link forensic evidence from early crime scenes to Ridgway.

As of April 2026, Ridgway is serving 49 consecutive life sentences and is reportedly in poor health, with recent reports indicating he is receiving end-of-life care in prison. Case Overview Green River Killer

He received his moniker after the first five victims were found in or along the Green River in 1982. In the late 1990s, advances in DNA technology