Green River Killer Gary Ridgway Nears Death: Reactions and Resentment
Sources report that Gary Ridgway, the notorious Green River Killer, is receiving end-of-life care in a Washington state prison. Ridgway, who pleaded guilty to murdering 49 women in the Seattle area, may have been responsible for many more deaths dating back before 1982. This news has reopened old wounds for the victims’ families, who continue to grapple with the lasting impact of his crimes. Though his plea deal spared him the death penalty, the trauma of the families lives on.
John Q. Hosedrinker