Decades-Long Mystery Solved: Identity of Green River Killer Victim Finally Unveiled
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After nearly 40 years, DNA testing has revealed the identity of human remains known as Bones 17, which were linked to the infamous "Green River Killer" case. The remains have been identified as belonging to Lori Anne Razpotnik, a teenager who went missing in 1982. Advanced DNA testing by Parabon Nanolabs and comparison testing with a saliva sample provided by Razpotnik's mother confirmed the match. The Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway, pleaded guilty to 48 counts of aggravated murder in 2003 and is currently serving a life sentence without parole.
- For decades, human remains tied to the ‘Green River killer’ were known only as Bones 17. Now, DNA testing has revealed a name CNN
- Victim of Green River Killer Is Identified After Nearly 40 Years The New York Times
- Remains of Green River Killer victim identified as runaway 15-year-old Lori Anne Ratzpotnik CBS News
- Green River killer victim identified as teen girl from WA The Seattle Times
- Green River Killer victim identified as Lori Razpotnik 41 years after she went missing USA TODAY
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