Overlooked in Plain Sight: The Green River Killer | True Crime Cases You Haven’t Heard
He confessed to killing 48 women, but the real story is darker. In this episode, we strip away the myths and expose the realities of Gary Ridgway — the so-called Green River Killer. Discover why he wasn’t caught for nearly 20 years, how he hid in plain sight as a father and factory worker, and the systemic failures that allowed him to keep killing. Built entirely from court records, sworn testimony, and prosecutorial files, this episode reveals lessons law enforcement — and society — still struggle to learn.
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He confessed to killing 48 women, but the real story is darker. In this episode, we strip away the myths and expose the realities of Gary Ridgway — the so-called Green River Killer. Discover why he wasn’t caught for nearly 20 years, how he hid in plain sight as a father and factory worker, and the systemic failures that allowed him to keep killing. Built entirely from court records, sworn testimony, and prosecutorial files, this episode reveals lessons law enforcement — and society — still strug...