📁Case Overview
case_name:
Arrest of Gary Ridgway
date:
30 November 2001
⚖️Offender
Overview / Background
Gary Ridgway was arrested following DNA evidence linking him to the Green River murders. His capture ended one of the longest-running serial murder investigations in U.S. history. The arrest confirmed that the offender had lived undetected in the community for decades.
Crime Scene
The arrest was connected to evidence from multiple crime scenes and forensic matches.
Investigation
Following his arrest, investigators worked to build a comprehensive case, including linking additional victims.
You Might Be Interested In