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A victim of Washington state's notorious "Green River Killer" has been identified 29 years after her disappearance, when a relative saw a TV movie about the serial murderer in April and family members gave DNA samples to investigators, authorities said Tuesday.

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A look back at the Green River killerupdated: Thu Oct 14 2010 13:03:00

CNN's "Easy Prey" airs Oct. 16-17 at 8 p.m. ET, looking at three serial killings, including victims of Gary Ridgway.

Woman describes close call with Green River Killerupdated: Thu Oct 14 2010 13:03:00

Rebecca Garde had just gotten off work from her telemarketing job and was met by another drizzly and damp Seattle evening.

Police identify remains, look for link to 'Green River Killer'updated: Wed Dec 16 2009 14:57:00

The remains of an Oregon teenager missing for more than 25 years were recently identified by authorities, and police are looking into whether she might have been a victim of Gary Ridgway, known as the "Green River Killer."

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