Reason for Green River Killer Gary Ridgway's Seattle visit released

Gary Ridgway, infamously known as the Green River Killer, was temporarily booked back into King County Jail in September 2024 as detectives aimed to locate undiscovered remains of his victims. The transport order, recently unsealed by a judge, detailed that this effort took place from September 9-13, with detectives accompanying Ridgway to various locations he believed might yield new evidence. At 76 years old, Ridgway has been meeting with law enforcement since 2003 as part of a plea agreement, but prior attempts to locate remains based on his verbal descriptions have proven unsuccessful. The judge had sealed the transport order to protect the integrity of the open investigation, which has garnered extensive media attention locally and internationally. King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion highlighted the emotional impact on the families of Ridgway's victims, reiterating their significance in the ongoing investigations.

It remains unclear if Ridgway assisted in finding any undiscovered remains during this visit. Currently, he is serving 49 consecutive life sentences at the Washington State Penitentiary. The case continues to evoke strong public interest and concern for the victims and their families.