History on Instagram: "During the 2003 sentencing of Gary Ridgway, known infamously as the Green River Killer, the courtroom fell into an eerie silence as one of America’s most prolific serial murderers faced justice. After decades of investigation, Ridgway confessed to the murders of 48 women, though authorities believe his victim count could be even higher. For years, he evaded capture, leaving behind a trail of fear across Washington State during the 1980s and 1990s. In exchange for avoiding