if your nightmares had a face they look like Gary Ridgeway here's why for nearly two decades Gary Ridgeway the Green River Killer evaded capture while committing some of the most chilling crimes in American history with a body count of at least 49 victims he prowled the streets targeting vulnerable women his calm demeanor and ordinary appearance fooled everyone even those closest to him in 2001 DNA evidence finally linked Ridgeway to the murders ending his Reign of Terror his confessions were bone chilling revealing a methodical and remorseless killer ridgeway's capture was a relief but his legacy remains a dark stain on our Collective psyche True Crime fans know the devils in the details want more spine chilling stories like And subscribe for your next dose of True Crime crime mystery