
Gary Ridgway entered a plea agreement in which he confessed to numerous murders in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. He provided detailed accounts of his crimes, including locations of additional victims. His admissions confirmed him as one of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history.
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Investigators used Ridgway’s confessions to close multiple cases and identify victims. His cooperation was a key component of the plea agreement.