Felonies

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specifically between 13 and 38, and all ethnicities, including Asian, African American, and Latino. He explained that he would pick up a street prostitute, gain their trust, and then strangle her from behind until she was no longer breathing. Ridgway then explained he would dispose of the body near the Green River. He estimated that he killed between 25 to 28 women in his home, 11 to 15 in his vehicle, and approximately another 11 women near their dumping site. (Seattletimes). Ridgway officially pleaded guilty on November 5, 2003 (Karisable). The judge then sentenced him to 48 life sentences.
But recently, specifically December 2010, the skull of another woman was discovered near the dumping grounds of previous women for the Green River Killer. Ridgway was quickly brought back to the court room on February 18, 2011. To avoid the death penalty Ridgway pleaded guilty to murderer a 49th victim. The judge then sentenced him to an additional life sentence, making his total 49 life ...

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