Gary Ridgway “Green River Killer” Signed Letter & Pamphlets

This two page handwritten letter from Gary Ridgway offers a direct and personal glimpse into the mind of one of America’s most prolific serial killers. Known as the Green River Killer, Ridgway was responsible for the murders of dozens of women in Washington State, making his correspondence highly sought after among serious collectors of authentic criminal artifacts.

Dated February 26, 2017, this multi-page letter is written entirely in Ridgway’s hand and addressed to acquaintances, featuring a calm and reflective tone that sharply contrasts with the brutality of his crimes. The content touches on daily life, personal observations, and religious themes, accompanied by included “Signs of the Times” religious pamphlets, adding another layer of context to the correspondence and Ridgway’s prison era mindset.

Signed at the conclusion, this letter stands as a genuine and scarce example of serial killer correspondence, offering both historical and psychological significance. Items of this nature, especially fully handwritten and complete with enclosures, are increasingly difficult to obtain, making this a standout piece for advanced collections of true crime memorabilia, murderabilia, and infamous criminal letters.

COA included

Gary Leon Ridgway (born February 18, 1949), known as the “Green River Killer,” is an American serial killer convicted of murdering 49 women, though he has confessed to killing more than 70 between 1982 and 1998 in Washington State. Ridgway primarily targeted vulnerable women, including sex workers, whom he strangled and left near the Green River.

Arrested in 2001 after DNA evidence linked him to several murders, Ridgway pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty and received 49 consecutive life sentences. His case remains one of the most prolific examples of serial homicide in U.S. history and has been extensively analyzed for its implications in behavioral profiling and forensic investigation.