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Serial killers have always shocked and fascinated people. Over recent decades‚ we have made huge strides in understanding the motives and psyche of serial killers. But 40 years ago it was a different world. America was on the cusp of the DNA breakthrough that would lead to solving numerous unsolved murder cases. But during this pre-DNA era‚ it was the Wild West for serial killers. One of the most notorious killers of this era was Gary Ridgway. Ridgway infamously went on a murder spree in the Pacific Northwest during the early 1980s and he continued for over two decades. His victims were often young women involved in sex work or runaways. He got the nickname “Green River Killer” because he would often dispose of the victims’ bodies along the Green River or in other remote locations. Ridgeway confessed to the murders of 49 women. However‚ it is suspected that the actual number of victims may be higher. His crimes became the focus of one of the largest serial killer investigations in U.S. history. Gary Ridgway 1982 Mugshot Early Life Gary Ridgway was born on February 18‚ 1949‚ in Salt Lake City‚ Utah. Like most serial killers‚ he had a troubled childhood marked by domestic abuse and mental trauma. His parents‚ Thomas and Mary Ridgway‚ would often erupt into violent arguments that young Ridgeway would witness. His father was a bus driver who often complained about the sex workers who would ride his bus at night. Throughout his childhood‚ he struggled with dyslexia and social isolation. He often felt uncomfortable and embarrassed around other people his own age. His mother would often shame and humiliate Ridgeway when he would wet the bed‚ a condition that continued until he was 13 years old.  After graduating from Tyee High School in Washington in 1969‚ Gary Ridgway enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Ridgway was stationed at the Moffett Federal Airfield in California where he worked as an aviation electrician’s mate‚ which involved the maintenance and repair of aircraft electrical systems.  As the war in Vietnam began to escalate‚ Ridgway was later deployed to the war-torn country‚ where he worked in logistics. While he did bear witness to combat‚ his specific role involved handling the transportation and supply aspects of military operations. Like most servicemen serving in Vietnam‚ he would frequently have sex with local prostitutes. At one point he contracted gonorrhea‚ an event that upset him greatly but didn’t stop him from engaging in unprotected sex.  Gary Ridgway as a child and teenager. Return From the Military While in the Navy‚ Ridgway faced some unknown disciplinary issues‚ suggesting a less-than-smooth military experience. Despite being a troublemaker‚ he still earned the National Defense Service Medal in recognition of his service. Upon completing his military service‚ Ridgway returned to civilian life. Despite the discipline and structure of military service‚ Ridgway continued to grapple with social isolation and difficulties in forming interpersonal relationships. Following his return from military service in Vietnam‚ Ridgway married three times. According to accounts from his ex-wives and former girlfriends‚ he displayed an insatiable sexual appetite. They reported that Ridgway demanded sex from them multiple times a day and sometimes in public areas. Ridgway himself admitted to having a fixation with sex workers. Even though he expressed disdain for their presence in his neighborhood‚ he took advantage of their services regularly. This complicated love/hate relationship with sex workers could be traced back to Ridgway’s childhood when he would listen to his father’s rants about prostitutes. In a statement read during his plea hearing‚ Ridgway revealed his strong aversion to prostitutes‚ claiming that he hated them and didn’t want to pay for sex. Murder Spree The exact timeline of when he began his series of killings is somewhat challenging to pinpoint precisely‚ but the majority of the murders occurred between 1982 and 1984. During this period‚ Ridgway targeted vulnerable women‚ primarily those engaged in sex work or runaways‚ in the vicinity of Seattle and Tacoma‚ Washington. Employing deceptive tactics‚ Ridgway occasionally utilized a photograph of his son to build a false sense of trust in the victim. After engaging in sex with them‚ Ridgway would strangle them to death and then dump their bodies near the Green River. Ridgeway wasn’t dumb‚ even though he was reported to have a low IQ. He knew how to cover his tracks. Because of the remote locations‚ the bodies were usually skeletonized by the time authorities found them. Ridgeway also contaminated the scenes with other people’s cigarette butts‚ used gum‚ and other garbage in an attempt to confuse police.  Gary Ridgeway’s first known victim was 16-year-old Wendy Lee Coffield. Her body was discovered in the Green River near Seattle on July 15‚ 1982. A month later the body of 17-year-old Gisele Ann Lovvorn was found. And a month after that 23-year-old Debra Lynn Bonner. On August 15‚ three more bodies were discovered.  As more victims were discovered‚ it became evident that the police had a serial killer on their hands who was targeting vulnerable women in the region. The complex nature of the case prompted law enforcement agencies to collaborate and pool their resources. The Green River Task Force was formed in response to the alarming number of unsolved murders‚ particularly those involving young women engaged in sex work.  The Green River Task Force was a multi-agency initiative. It brought together investigators from various local law enforcement agencies‚ including the King County Sheriff’s Office and the Seattle Police Department. The task force aimed to centralize information‚ share intelligence‚ and coordinate investigative efforts to solve the growing number of murders that they now believed were connected to one person.  To get some insight into the mind of the serial killer‚ the Green River Task Force interviewed Ted Bundy who was sitting on death row for his own murder spree. Bundy helped the task force understand the mind of a serial killer. He told them that Ridgeway was using the women for sex because it was easy and he probably returned to their bodies to have sex with them.  Despite the tireless efforts of the Green River Task Force and various law enforcement agencies to apprehend the elusive killer‚ Ridgeway managed to evade authorities for nearly two decades.  Capture and Arrest In 2001‚ advancements in DNA analysis had become a powerful tool in criminal investigations. Technological advancements allowed investigators to reexamine evidence from crime scenes and victims in a more detailed and sophisticated manner. The Green River Task Force‚ including forensic experts and investigators‚ reexamined the evidence collected from the crime scenes and victims over the years. They began compiling a DNA database. It included samples from crime scenes‚ victims‚ and potential suspects. This database helped investigators link cases and identify patterns that were previously unknown. In November 2001‚ faced with mounting evidence‚ Gary Ridgway was arrested at his job site where he was working as a truck painter. He was charged with the murder of four women over 20 years ago.  Ridgeway cooperated with the police and confessed to the murders of numerous women. He provided investigators with detailed information about the locations where he had disposed of the victims’ remains. In exchange for his cooperation‚ Ridgway was spared the death penalty and pleaded guilty to 48 counts of murder. A 49th count was later added to Ridgway’s sentence. The remains of 19-year-old Tracy Winston were discovered on November 20‚ 2005‚ by a hiker exploring a wooded area near Highway 18‚ southeast of Seattle. A newspaper article depicting all of the presumed victims of Gary Ridgway Use of DNA Evidence The Green River Killer case played a pivotal role in advancing the use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations. Ridgway’s case became a landmark example of how DNA technology could be used to connect a suspect to multiple crime scenes. This led to a revolution in forensics and how police collected evidence.  One of the key contributions of the Green River Killer investigation was the development of a comprehensive DNA database. Law enforcement agencies began collecting DNA samples from crime scenes‚ victims‚ and potential suspects‚ creating a valuable resource for cross-referencing and matching genetic profiles. The case bolstered public and professional confidence in the accuracy and reliability of DNA analysis. This led to its more widespread adoption in criminal investigations across the country. As a result‚ the lessons learned from the Green River Killer case contributed to the evolution of forensic science and law enforcement practices. It influenced subsequent high-profile cases and setting a precedent for the use of DNA evidence as a powerful tool in solving crimes and ensuring justice. Legacy The murders have inspired numerous Hollywood films including 2005’s “Green River Killer” which explores the investigation into the Green River Killer case. Several documentaries have covered the Green River Killer case‚ providing insights into the investigation‚ the victims‚ and the impact of Ridgway’s crimes. One notable documentary is “The Green River Killer: Mind of a Monster.” Even though he was charged with 49 counts of murder‚ it is widely believed that Ridgway murdered at least 71 girls and women near Seattle and Tacoma‚ Washington. In court statements‚ Ridgway stated that he had killed so many that he “lost count”. References Gary Ridgway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Ridgway Gary Ridgway https://www.biography.com/crime/gary-ridgway The 20-Year Hunt for The Green River Killer https://uncovered.com/green-river-killer/The post Green River Killer: Gary Ridgway’s Devastating Crime Spree first appeared on History Defined.

Did you ever wonder where the word “crap” came from? It’s hard to determine the real etymology of the word‚ but some believe it came from a man named Thomas Crapper. Being named after crap isn’t very flattering but if the speculations are true‚ there are very good and interesting reasons why Thomas Crapper became associated with excrement. Crapper improved bathroom mechanisms that are widely used in today’s modern bathrooms. Through his company‚ Crapper introduced water closet improvements that offered cleaner and more convenient ways to go to the bathroom.  It would also be quite apt if “crap” was named after him since many of his achievements were overstated which is not entirely his fault.  So‚ who exactly was Thomas Crapper? Portrait of Thomas Crapper‚ popularizer of the flush toilet‚ 19th century Thomas Crapper’s Early Life Little is known about Crapper’s early life. According to accounts‚ he was born sometime in 1836 in Thorne‚ West Riding of Yorkshire. However‚ records show that he was baptized on September 28‚ 1836. At that time‚ it was common for English parishes to register babies’ baptism dates instead of their birth dates.  Crapper’s father‚ a sailor‚ was named Charles. When he was 17‚ Crapper worked as an apprentice to his master plumber brother George. He spent three years as a journeyman plumber.  The fictitious biography of the plumber is even more exciting. According to the book‚ Flushed With Pride: The Story of Thomas Crapper‚ he became a plumber at the young age of 11. He reportedly walked from Yorkshire to London to become a plumber. The book also said that Crapper was a sanitary engineer who invented the modern toilet. It specifically mentioned that he was the man who invented the flush toilet.  Unfortunately‚ the book was a satire that included a highly embellished biography of Crapper. He did go to London‚ specifically Chelsea‚ to become a plumber but started apprenticing for his older brother at the age of 17.  Crapper also didn’t invent the modern toilet but he definitely contributed to making toilets better.  A Self-Made Man From apprentice to journeyman plumber‚ Crapper eventually started his own company in 1861. He named it after him: Thomas Crapper &; Co.’s Specialties.  What were the products and services of the company? Pedestal Wash-Down Closet  Valve Closet Water Waste Preventer His company was located on Marlborough Road in Chelsea.  The pedestal wash-down closet caused contention among different water closet companies. The mechanism was purportedly invented by Crapper. The company‚ Original Bathrooms‚ disputed the claim by saying that it was Frederick Humpherson who invented it. Humpherson was the son of the founder of Original Bathrooms. He also worked for Crapper before the family started its own water closet business.  Even if Crapper didn’t invent the pedestal wash-down closet‚ it’s undeniable that he made a name for himself in the industry—so much so that he received royal warrants for plumbing projects.  Royal Warrant for Bathrooms To the uninformed‚ a royal warrant‚ formally known as the Royal Warrant of Appointment‚ is a mark of recognition given to an individual or company that regularly supplies products and services to the royal household.  Sometime in the 1880s‚ then-Prince Albert and later King Edward VII‚ issued the royal warrant for Thomas Crapper &; Co. to provide plumbing services and around 30 bathrooms for the Sandringham House. The home is currently owned by King Charles but it was purchased for Prince Albert/King Edward VII in 1862.  Royal warrants for Crapper’s services continued during the reign of King George V or King Edward VII’s son. The king issued more warrants for other royal household plumbing and sanitation projects.  King George V’s royal warrants were among the last projects that Crapper handled before retiring in 1904. Thomas Crapper &; Co. was passed on to his nephew‚ George‚ and a business partner named Robert Marr Wharam.  Early drawings of the back-outlet Flushing-rim Syphon Water Closet‚ the ‘Monarch.’ Contributions To Plumbing and Sanitation While many inventions were wrongly attributed to Crapper‚ he clearly made important contributions to toilets and sanitation. He held nine plumbing- and toilet-related patents‚ including three water closet improvements. One of these consisted of a floating ballcock‚ a system for filling water tanks to prevent backflow and overflow. Crapper also invented the U-bend plumbing trap in 1880 as a way to improve the older S-bend version.  Thomas Crapper &; Co. reportedly opened the first bathroom showroom in 1870. It was a success as people got a glimpse of mass-market modern toilets which made them more affordable. Many toilets carry the Thomas Crapper &; Co. name and logo so it’s no wonder that the British sometimes refer to the toilet as the crapper.  Thomas Crapper logo In recognition of his contributions to toilet and sanitation‚ the Inventors Digest designated January 27‚ 1910‚ as Thomas Crapper Day. It was the day he died. He was buried in Elmers End Cemetery.  Thomas Crapper &; Co. also manufactured manhole covers. Interestingly‚ some manhole covers around Westminster Abbey have become tourist attractions because of Crapper’s history. The manhole covers serve as reminders of how Crapper improved and modernized the plumbing of the ancient building.  Does Thomas Crapper &; Co. Still Exist? The current Thomas Crapper &; Co. sells luxury toilets and basins‚ which are recreations of the ones Crapper used to make. However‚ no one from the Crapper bloodline owns the company.  There are no clear records of Crapper’s heirs. It was established that he married but even his wife’s name was inconsistent. Some report that Crapper had a son who died at the age of one and was‚ therefore‚ unable to inherit the company. Another report claimed that Crapper and his wife had 10 children.  Whatever the truth is‚ Crapper passed on the company to his nephew and Wharam. Wharam’s son‚ Robert G. Wharam‚ sold the company to a rival named John Bolding &; Sons in 1966. Just three years later‚ John Bolding &; Sons went into liquidation.  Simon Kirby‚ a historian and avid collector of antique bathroom fittings‚ got hold of the company and relaunched it as a manufacturer of luxury bathroom fittings that mirror Crapper’s original products.  Crapper’s Biggest Contribution Thomas Crapper did not invent the flushing-toilet system and the word “crap” wasn’t named after him. However‚ he advocated for sanitary plumbing‚ which offered safety‚ security‚ and cleanliness in the household. Crapper’s improvements in plumbing and sanitation also allowed plumbing mechanisms to be installed inside people’s homes rather than outside. So‚ the next time you go to the crapper‚ you may want to thank Thomas Crapper for the convenience. The post Thomas Crapper: Was the Term “Crap” Named After Him? first appeared on History Defined.