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Episodes This is part of a series of episodes on Serial Killer Files. Serial Killer Files Part 1: The Night Stalker Serial Killer Files Part 2: Ed Gein - The Real Psycho Serial Killer Files Part 3: The Green River Killer The Green River Killer The Green River Killer terrorized the state of Washington in the 80’s and 90’s. This is a story of a man who was well hidden within the society in plain sight. As always, be advised, it ain’t pretty. Born: Feb 18, 1949, Salt Lake City, Utah Crime: 49 convicted murders Targets: Sex workers, underage runaway, vulnerable women Locations: Seattle and Tacoma (Green River) Killing span: 1982 - 1998 (presumed to be as recent as 2001) Date of Apprehension: Nov 30, 2001 Family and Personal Life: Domineering mother towards whom he had lustful feelings Bedwetting episodes leading to low self-esteem Lust and hate towards women Low IQ (in the eighties). Below average student Married thrice First wife: Claudia Kraig Barrows (1970-72) Highschool sweetheart Cheated on him while he was in Vietnam Divorced in 1972 Second wife: Marcia Lorene Brown (1973-81) Ridgway became extremely religious Birth of son, Matthew, resulted in a change in the relationship. Ridgway became abusive and Marcia filed for divorce This divorce is said to be one reason why Ridgway began murdering Third wife: Judith Lorraine Lynch (1988-2002) Career: Served in Vietnam for two years Worked at the Kenworth Truck Factory after discharging from the Navy Killing Spree: Gary Ridgway is said to have killed 71 women during the span of 1982-1998. Most of the murders took place between 1982-84 and he is said to have killed many that he lost count. The bodies were dumped in the Green River, giving him the name The Green River Killer. He would also visit the corpse later to have sex with it. He contaminated the body with gum, cigarettes, and other materials to throw off the police. The Green River Task Force A task force of 25 full-time detectives was set up to investigate the murders. The team included Dave Reichert, Robert Kepper, and John E. Douglas. Ted Bundy, another serial killer, helped in the case to find out the behaviour, psychology, and motivation behind the murders. He suggests the possibility of necrophilia and suggests the police to stake out fresh grave to capture the killer. Modus Operandi: Ridgway picked up women from Pacific South Highway Lured them using his family man personality and the picture of his son Took them to secluded areas and strangled them to death He used his hand in the beginning but began using ligatures to avoid injuries Most of the murders were committed in the woods, his truck or his room Close calls: He was arrested in 1982 and 2001 with regards to prostitution One of his victims, Rebecca Gardey escaped from his chokehold Sketches made during the eighties matched Ridgway, but no arrests were made He underwent a polygraph test and passed in 1984 His saliva and hair samples were collected in 1987, but the technology back then could not connect him to the murders Breakthroughs: The saliva and hair samples came to use when DNA technology in the 2000s helped develop a profile of the killer. The DNA profile of Ridgway matched with the evidence found at the crime scenes and victims’. The paint traces found in the ligature and clothing of the victim traced back to Kenworth Truck Factory. Notes: Gary Ridgway stabbed a six-year-old boy when he was 16 just to know how it feels to kill someone. Image: Wikipedia

Episodes This is part of a series of episodes on Serial Killer Files. Serial Killer Files Part 1: The Night Stalker Serial Killer Files Part 2: Ed Gein - The Real Psycho Serial Killer Files Part 3: The Green River Killer The Green River Killer The Green River Killer terrorized the state of Washington in the 80’s and 90’s. This is a story of a man who was well hidden within the society in plain sight. As always, be advised, it ain’t pretty. Born: Feb 18, 1949, Salt Lake City, Utah Crime: 49 convicted murders Targets: Sex workers, underage runaway, vulnerable women Locations: Seattle and Tacoma (Green River) Killing span: 1982 - 1998 (presumed to be as recent as 2001) Date of Apprehension: Nov 30, 2001 Family and Personal Life: Domineering mother towards whom he had lustful feelings Bedwetting episodes leading to low self-esteem Lust and hate towards women Low IQ (in the eighties). Below average student Married thrice First wife: Claudia Kraig Barrows (1970-72) Highschool sweetheart Cheated on him while he was in Vietnam Divorced in 1972 Second wife: Marcia Lorene Brown (1973-81) Ridgway became extremely religious Birth of son, Matthew, resulted in a change in the relationship. Ridgway became abusive and Marcia filed for divorce This divorce is said to be one reason why Ridgway began murdering Third wife: Judith Lorraine Lynch (1988-2002) Career: Served in Vietnam for two years Worked at the Kenworth Truck Factory after discharging from the Navy Killing Spree: Gary Ridgway is said to have killed 71 women during the span of 1982-1998. Most of the murders took place between 1982-84 and he is said to have killed many that he lost count. The bodies were dumped in the Green River, giving him the name The Green River Killer. He would also visit the corpse later to have sex with it. He contaminated the body with gum, cigarettes, and other materials to throw off the police. The Green River Task Force A task force of 25 full-time detectives was set up to investigate the murders. The team included Dave Reichert, Robert Kepper, and John E. Douglas. Ted Bundy, another serial killer, helped in the case to find out the behaviour, psychology, and motivation behind the murders. He suggests the possibility of necrophilia and suggests the police to stake out fresh grave to capture the killer. Modus Operandi: Ridgway picked up women from Pacific South Highway Lured them using his family man personality and the picture of his son Took them to secluded areas and strangled them to death He used his hand in the beginning but began using ligatures to avoid injuries Most of the murders were committed in the woods, his truck or his room Close calls: He was arrested in 1982 and 2001 with regards to prostitution One of his victims, Rebecca Gardey escaped from his chokehold Sketches made during the eighties matched Ridgway, but no arrests were made He underwent a polygraph test and passed in 1984 His saliva and hair samples were collected in 1987, but the technology back then could not connect him to the murders Breakthroughs: The saliva and hair samples came to use when DNA technology in the 2000s helped develop a profile of the killer. The DNA profile of Ridgway matched with the evidence found at the crime scenes and victims’. The paint traces found in the ligature and clothing of the victim traced back to Kenworth Truck Factory. Notes: Gary Ridgway stabbed a six-year-old boy when he was 16 just to know how it feels to kill someone. Image: Wikipedia

We talk about the Green River Killer.

Episodes This is part of a series of episodes on NASA’s Mission to the Moon. To Moon and Back - Part 1 To Moon and Back - Part 2 To Moon and Back - Part 3 To Moon and Back - Part 4 To Moon and Back - Part 5 Post Apollo 11 In this episode we go back To Moon and Back. We talk about the missions that took place after the Apollo 11 voyage. Image: Pixabay

Episodes This is part of a series of episodes on NASA’s Mission to the Moon. To Moon and Back - Part 1 To Moon and Back - Part 2 To Moon and Back - Part 3 To Moon and Back - Part 4 To Moon and Back - Part 5 Post Apollo 11 In this episode we go back To Moon and Back. We talk about the missions that took place after the Apollo 11 voyage. Image: Pixabay

We talk about missions after Apollo 11.

Motion Pictures Motion Pictures are fascinating inventions. Not only is it a big industry but is also a powerful form of art for humans to express their ideas. In this episode we trace back the origin of what lead to the movies of today. Danish’s SoundCloud account First ever photograph called View from the Window at Le Gras Image: Pixabay

Motion Pictures Motion Pictures are fascinating inventions. Not only is it a big industry but is also a powerful form of art for humans to express their ideas. In this episode we trace back the origin of what lead to the movies of today. Danish’s SoundCloud account First ever photograph called View from the Window at Le Gras Image: Pixabay

We talk about the evolution of motion pictures and photography

The Language Language is what sets humans apart from other species. Language evolved as a way of communication many thousands of years ago. Today it is a form of art. Music and literature is a part of every culture across the world. In this episode we talk about the evolution of languages starting with the Dravidian languages of southern India. We start with Kannada. Image: Pixabay

The Language Language is what sets humans apart from other species. Language evolved as a way of communication many thousands of years ago. Today it is a form of art. Music and literature is a part of every culture across the world. In this episode we talk about the evolution of languages starting with the Dravidian languages of southern India. We start with Kannada. Image: Pixabay

We talk about Dravidian languages, especially Kannada.

The Toothbrush We talk about the history of toothbrush and few other interesting things. Listen till the end of the episode, our coversation wanders quite a bit! Image: Pixabay

The Toothbrush We talk about the history of toothbrush and few other interesting things. Listen till the end of the episode, our coversation wanders quite a bit! Image: Pixabay