Green River Killer

  • Gary Ridgeway is Born

    Gary Ridgeway is Born
    Gary Ridgway is born.
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    The Life of a Killer

  • Gary Moves to Washington

    Gary Moves to Washington
    At age 11, Gary moves from Utah to Washington.
  • Gary Stabs a Child

    At age 16, Gary leads a 6-year-old into the woods and stabs him through the ribs with a knife.
  • Gary's First Wife

    Gary marries his first wife, Claudia.
  • First Divorce

    Less than a year later, Claudia divorces Gary.
  • Gary's Second Wife

    Gary marries his second wife, Marcia Winslow.
  • Accusation

    Gary is accused of choking a prostitute.
  • Second Divorce

    Gary divorces his second wife, Marcia.
  • First Victim

    First Victim
    The first victim, Wendy Lee, is found floating down the river, choked to death by her own panties.
  • Task Force is Assembled

    The first King County task force is assembled to track Gary.
  • Questioned

    Gary is called in for questioning by the police, but later is released.
  • Ted's Advice

    Ted Bundy offers insight into the mind of Gary.
  • Gary Gets in Trouble

    Gary is caught soliciting an undercover police officer.
  • Judith Mawson

    Judith Mawson
    Gary marries his third wife, Judith Mawson.
  • The Search

    The police search Gary's house but find no incriminating evidence.
  • Changing Hands

    The original taskforce is handed down to a new team.
  • An Even Newer Taskforce

    The task force once again changes hands, but is now put into younger hands with more sophisticated technology and computers.
  • Gary is Arrested

    Gary is arrested for his 20-year-old murders.
  • Guilty

    Guilty
    Gary pleas guilty to 48 charges of aggravated first degree murder.