The Legendary Green River Killer: 48 Murders and No Death Penalty

In summary, the conversation discusses the case of Gary Ridgeway, also known as the Green River Killer, who confessed to killing 48 women and avoided the death penalty by providing information about the other victims. The conversation also brings up the issue of whether his confession and plea agreement should have affected his punishment, and questions his mental state. The conversation ends with a comment on the perceived flaws in the legal system.
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You probably know about this guy. http://www.talonmarks.com/news/2003/11/19/Opinion/The-Life.Of.Garyridgeway-560355.shtml confessed to killing 48 women, which is a record for serial killings. The legendary Green River Killer.

48 innocent women (most were whores though).

And he escaped death by not getting the death penalty.

People can kill 1 or 2 people and get sentenced to death. Ridgeway killed 48.

As a resident of Canada I'm glad we don't have a death penalty, but this guy easily deserves it.

So tell me, why didn't he get it?
 
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He didn't get it in exchange for telling where the other bodies were. He traded closure for the families for his life.
 
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?

He killed 48 people.
 
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I wonder why the courts can even use that as a valid reason to escape the death penalty. Shouldnt the punishment of the case be unnefected by deal making after the crime?
 
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Did he confess or was it proven?

Also, what about the insanity thing? You can't kill 48 people and not be insane??
 
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Ridgeway getting away with murder

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Our legal system is kind of messed up. If someone enters the court room with a plea of 'not guilty' when they are, they can have the maximum punishment; in Ridgeway's case, death. However when his lawyer and the D.A. representing the people of Washington State get together and make a plea agreement it's under many circumstances. In this case, because the police wanted to know soo desprataely he made the agreement to tell about not just the murders he committed, but aslo the full compleatly candided truth about all the crimes he has committed, that way he would not have to face the death penalty. It's really bazirre, but that's the way it works.:eek:
 

Related to The Legendary Green River Killer: 48 Murders and No Death Penalty

1. Who was the Green River Killer?

The Green River Killer, also known as Gary Ridgway, was a notorious serial killer responsible for the murders of at least 48 women in the Seattle, Washington area during the 1980s and 1990s. He was finally caught and convicted in 2001.

2. How was the Green River Killer able to evade capture for so long?

The Green River Killer was able to evade capture for so long due to a number of factors, including the lack of technology and resources available for law enforcement at the time, as well as the killer's ability to blend in with society and avoid suspicion.

3. Why was the Green River Killer not given the death penalty?

The Green River Killer was not given the death penalty due to a plea deal he made with prosecutors. In exchange for providing information about his crimes and helping to locate the bodies of his victims, he received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

4. How did the Green River Killer choose his victims?

The Green River Killer targeted vulnerable women, mostly sex workers and runaways, who he believed would not be missed or reported missing. He also targeted women who resembled his mother, who he had a strained and abusive relationship with.

5. How did the Green River Killer's case impact the criminal justice system?

The Green River Killer's case shed light on the issue of serial killers and the importance of proper investigative techniques and resources. It also sparked debates about the death penalty and the effectiveness of plea deals in criminal cases.

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