1 00:00:26,026 --> 00:00:27,402 Good evening, Seattle. 2 00:00:27,485 --> 00:00:31,948 An international manhunt for the so-called Green River Killer. 3 00:00:32,032 --> 00:00:33,616 Not just America's most wanted, 4 00:00:33,700 --> 00:00:36,703 but perhaps the most dangerous single killer in the world. 5 00:00:51,593 --> 00:00:53,470 Dave, I know you have something that, 6 00:00:53,553 --> 00:00:56,139 if this Green River Killer is watching, you'd like to say. 7 00:00:56,222 --> 00:00:59,476 You know, I've worked this case for over six years now... 8 00:00:59,559 --> 00:01:02,604 ...and I feel very confident 9 00:01:02,687 --> 00:01:06,107 that someone will soon be leading us to you. 10 00:01:11,529 --> 00:01:13,948 This nightmare will not end. 11 00:01:14,574 --> 00:01:17,952 It still haunts you during every waking hour. 12 00:01:23,166 --> 00:01:24,542 It's time for us to talk. 13 00:04:36,192 --> 00:04:38,611 The shock in this neighborhood continues. 14 00:04:38,695 --> 00:04:40,989 The three latest victims were found yesterday. 15 00:04:41,072 --> 00:04:44,742 Police have been combing the banks of the Green River looking for any clues 16 00:04:44,826 --> 00:04:47,870 as to who may have killed five women in the last month. 17 00:04:52,208 --> 00:04:54,419 Our modern-day paradise has a serpent. 18 00:04:54,502 --> 00:04:56,462 A serpent in human form, 19 00:04:56,546 --> 00:04:57,755 the Green River Killer. 20 00:09:25,940 --> 00:09:28,859 Somewhere in our midst is a cold-blooded killer. 21 00:14:07,763 --> 00:14:09,223 For nearly a month now, 22 00:14:09,306 --> 00:14:11,642 undercover officers have been stationed in this area 23 00:14:11,725 --> 00:14:14,562 keeping a 24-hour watch on Melvyn Foster, 24 00:14:14,645 --> 00:14:16,939 who lives just up the road from here. 25 00:14:17,022 --> 00:14:18,399 Are you scared at all? 26 00:14:20,192 --> 00:14:21,277 Scared? No. 27 00:14:22,570 --> 00:14:24,405 Fright is for the guilty. 28 00:14:33,747 --> 00:14:36,709 What's the bottom line here? Did you kill all those women or what? 29 00:14:39,086 --> 00:14:41,755 No, but I wish I did. I wish I did know who did. 30 00:14:42,798 --> 00:14:43,799 Because, uh... 31 00:14:46,468 --> 00:14:48,053 I'd put a stop to him. 32 00:15:36,602 --> 00:15:39,063 It's been over one year since investigators found 33 00:15:39,146 --> 00:15:42,066 the first skeletal remains of the Green River murders. 34 00:15:42,149 --> 00:15:44,777 Last night, an elderly man picking apples in this field 35 00:15:44,860 --> 00:15:47,446 found bones scattered over a 20-foot area. 36 00:15:51,325 --> 00:15:53,786 Three skeletons have been found on port property. 37 00:15:53,869 --> 00:15:56,163 Possible victims of the Green River Killer. 38 00:15:58,916 --> 00:16:02,086 The Green River Task Force now includes another possible murder victim, 39 00:16:02,169 --> 00:16:04,713 discovered near 54th Avenue and Star Lake Road. 40 00:16:19,228 --> 00:16:22,189 The Green River Task Force will be expanded next month. 41 00:16:22,272 --> 00:16:24,733 Fifteen officers and ten detectives will join the case, 42 00:16:24,817 --> 00:16:26,902 more determined than ever to catch the killer. 43 00:18:35,447 --> 00:18:37,783 People are frightened, and we open the paper, 44 00:18:37,866 --> 00:18:40,911 and all we see are bodies and bones being found. 45 00:18:40,994 --> 00:18:42,704 Once again, there is speculation 46 00:18:42,788 --> 00:18:46,458 that investigators on the Green River case are back to square one. 47 00:18:53,549 --> 00:18:55,801 How close are you to catching this killer? 48 00:18:55,884 --> 00:18:58,595 Um, that's kind of a hard question to answer right now. 49 00:18:58,679 --> 00:19:00,264 Um, we're still working on it, 50 00:19:00,347 --> 00:19:03,142 and until we catch him, we really won't know how close we are. 51 00:19:03,225 --> 00:19:06,645 Is there any reason to believe that this person may kill again? 52 00:19:06,728 --> 00:19:09,231 Um, in serial investigation, 53 00:19:09,314 --> 00:19:12,484 we find that the serial killer continues until he's caught. 54 00:19:16,488 --> 00:19:19,158 - ♪ We got light ♪ - Over there, come on! 55 00:19:19,241 --> 00:19:21,660 ♪ Take back the night We got light ♪ 56 00:19:27,541 --> 00:19:31,170 A coalition of prostitutes and women's rights organizations claim 57 00:19:31,253 --> 00:19:33,839 the search for the killer wasn't given immediate attention 58 00:19:33,922 --> 00:19:36,091 because the victims were prostitutes. 59 00:20:55,712 --> 00:20:57,965 In Seattle, another grim discovery today 60 00:20:58,048 --> 00:21:00,801 that could be connected to the string of Green River murders, 61 00:21:00,884 --> 00:21:03,762 which have shaken that west coast city. 62 00:23:08,929 --> 00:23:10,639 Explore, Search and Rescue members 63 00:23:10,722 --> 00:23:12,933 joined detectives with the Green River Task Force 64 00:23:13,016 --> 00:23:15,644 to search the densely-wooded area near Star Lake. 65 00:23:15,727 --> 00:23:17,854 One skeleton was found here on Saturday, 66 00:23:17,938 --> 00:23:19,189 two more on Sunday. 67 00:23:19,272 --> 00:23:21,274 And this morning, it happened again. 68 00:23:21,358 --> 00:23:22,984 There was a flurry of activity, 69 00:23:23,068 --> 00:23:25,779 and that same sickening feeling pervaded the area. 70 00:23:28,573 --> 00:23:32,369 The Green River Killer has taken at least 20 lives in 21 months. 71 00:23:34,371 --> 00:23:35,414 That gruesome total, 72 00:23:35,497 --> 00:23:38,625 putting it among the largest mass murders in American history. 73 00:24:41,229 --> 00:24:43,069 [reporter1] The Green River Task Force believe 74 00:24:43,106 --> 00:24:45,692 the new reward may bring them the tip they need. 75 00:24:45,775 --> 00:24:47,652 $100,000 was offered 76 00:24:47,736 --> 00:24:50,906 to end the nation's worst unsolved serial killings. 77 00:24:51,615 --> 00:24:53,283 Someone out there knows something. 78 00:24:53,366 --> 00:24:55,035 Being able to get some money 79 00:24:55,118 --> 00:24:58,038 may overcome their fears about coming to the police. 80 00:27:30,023 --> 00:27:31,941 In November of 1982... 81 00:27:33,735 --> 00:27:35,570 were you driving on Pacific Highway? 82 00:27:36,780 --> 00:27:38,865 And did you pick up a young lady? 83 00:27:40,533 --> 00:27:41,910 Yes, I did. 84 00:27:41,993 --> 00:27:46,247 What happens when you got down to the area of 22nd South 85 00:27:46,331 --> 00:27:47,457 and South 24th? 86 00:27:48,583 --> 00:27:49,959 She gave me head. 87 00:27:51,044 --> 00:27:53,672 She bit me, and I, uh, choked her. 88 00:28:04,140 --> 00:28:05,558 How long did you choke her? 89 00:28:07,477 --> 00:28:09,104 Ten, 15 seconds or so. 90 00:29:46,910 --> 00:29:48,620 According to neighbors, 91 00:29:48,703 --> 00:29:51,998 police went over every inch of the house inside and out. 92 00:29:52,582 --> 00:29:55,293 All afternoon, police hauled out carefully-wrapped items 93 00:29:55,376 --> 00:29:56,628 from inside the home. 94 00:31:23,923 --> 00:31:26,342 [reporter1] In the midst of a brand-new apartment complex, 95 00:31:26,426 --> 00:31:28,636 construction workers unearth the skeletal remains 96 00:31:28,720 --> 00:31:31,097 of the Green River Killer's latest victim. 97 00:31:32,432 --> 00:31:35,310 Despite 60 detectives assigned to the murders 98 00:31:35,393 --> 00:31:38,062 and the expenditure of $15 million, 99 00:31:38,146 --> 00:31:39,230 there's no arrest. 100 00:32:42,919 --> 00:32:46,631 Now, the trail is cold, and hope is all but gone. 101 00:32:46,714 --> 00:32:49,384 Detective Thomas Jensen won't give up. 102 00:32:49,926 --> 00:32:52,512 I believe we'll catch him. I wouldn't be here if I didn't. 103 00:33:05,775 --> 00:33:08,194 Operation Desert Storm. 104 00:33:08,277 --> 00:33:10,071 ...office of President of the United States. 105 00:33:10,154 --> 00:33:11,698 Terror rocks Oklahoma City. 106 00:33:11,781 --> 00:33:13,992 O.J. Simpson not guilty of the crime of murder. 107 00:33:14,075 --> 00:33:16,285 People mourn the death of the Princess of Wales 108 00:33:16,369 --> 00:33:17,578 on the streets of Paris. 109 00:33:35,763 --> 00:33:37,598 His wife, Julie, pinned on the badge, 110 00:33:37,682 --> 00:33:40,393 and Dave Reichert became the new King County Sheriff. 111 00:33:41,602 --> 00:33:44,397 Congratulations. I'm so proud of you. This is wonderful. 112 00:34:05,585 --> 00:34:09,255 A revolution of technology has changed DNA testing. 113 00:34:09,338 --> 00:34:13,176 Just a spot of blood or a dab of semen can nail the criminal 114 00:34:13,259 --> 00:34:14,844 beyond a reasonable doubt. 115 00:36:31,731 --> 00:36:34,358 Investigators connected to the Green River murder case 116 00:36:34,442 --> 00:36:36,194 believe it may finally be solved. 117 00:36:36,277 --> 00:36:38,571 During the course of the Green River investigation, 118 00:36:38,654 --> 00:36:41,991 police found some 10,000 pieces of evidence. 119 00:36:42,074 --> 00:36:45,036 The culmination of two decades of work. 120 00:37:22,573 --> 00:37:24,659 Do you care if we call you Gary or... 121 00:37:24,742 --> 00:37:25,826 - Gary's fine. - Fine? 122 00:37:25,910 --> 00:37:26,910 Yeah. 123 00:37:27,787 --> 00:37:29,288 Why did I hate them? Because I... 124 00:37:30,331 --> 00:37:33,876 They, uh... Women had control of me, and I don't like being controlled. 125 00:37:35,044 --> 00:37:37,213 I always thought I was doing you guys a favor. 126 00:37:37,838 --> 00:37:41,342 Killing prostitutes here. You guys can't control them, but I can. 127 00:37:41,425 --> 00:37:43,427 Yeah, slow down here. 128 00:37:48,432 --> 00:37:51,310 Could we walk down there? That tree looked familiar. 129 00:38:00,820 --> 00:38:04,407 State of Washington versus Gary Leon Ridgway. 130 00:38:22,008 --> 00:38:23,718 How do you plead to the charges? 131 00:38:27,805 --> 00:38:29,807 For the death of Marcia Chapman? 132 00:38:30,308 --> 00:38:31,308 Guilty. 133 00:38:40,109 --> 00:38:42,236 - ...for the death of Cynthia Hines? - Guilty. 134 00:38:42,903 --> 00:38:44,572 - Terry Milligan? - Guilty. 135 00:38:44,655 --> 00:38:46,615 - Debra Estes? - Guilty. 136 00:38:46,699 --> 00:38:49,201 - Giselle Lavorn? - Guilty. 137 00:39:52,098 --> 00:39:53,391 We turn now to breaking news 138 00:39:53,474 --> 00:39:56,685 in the Green River Killer serial murder investigation. 139 00:39:56,769 --> 00:39:58,854 Tonight, we've learned that the youngest victim 140 00:39:58,938 --> 00:40:00,272 has finally been identified, 141 00:40:00,356 --> 00:40:01,982 decades after her murder.