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D., MOREHEAD PENNIE PSY. GREEN RIVER SERIAL KILLER. BRANDEN Books, 2013.

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Helen, (Judith's mother) lived in WA until she was 17, when she discovered her own biological father was living in CA. After a year she went back to WA, when she turned 18 she learned she was pregnant after being involved with Wesley Mawson.

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Judith Mawson (Ridgway) was born on August 15, 1944. She was born in Chehalis, WA. "Uncle Si took custody of Judith's mother (18), and they lived in a small house in Vader Washington." pg 18

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In 1949, Helen's father invited herself and Judith to live with them in Kennydale, WA. "Judith started kindergarten and her mother got a job at Boeing, handpainting numbers on planes." pg 21

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In 1950, U.S. military support was authorized to South Korea, and Wesley reinlisted in the military. On September 2nd, Wesley stepped on a land mine.

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When Judith was 8 years old she was coaxed into a playhouse by some neighborhood boys, where they each attempted to rape her. After they were unseucessful they beat her up and left her alone in the playhouse. "When Helen discovered what happened she rushed Judith to the hospital...Uncle Si trashed and destroyed the playhouse." pg 23

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In August of 1954 Judith had a terrible accident. It was common for Judith to jump into the arms of her mothers boyfriend (George), and wrap her legs around his waist and have him flip her in a circle while still holding on to her hands. One day Judith slipped and hit her head on the concrete floor.

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Two months after Judith's accident she started having brain seizures. "Seizure episodes in Judith terrified Helen..., and she was soon diagnosed with 'petit mal seizure disorder', and was prescribed dilatin." pg 26

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At 13, Judith became an older sister. Her mother and George, who were now married, had a little girl named Georgette. Judith was upset by this because she wasn't allowed to hold the baby because of her seizures.

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In 8th grade Judith was kicked out of school. "In addition to her seizure disorder, her anger and aggression had increased to an unacceptable level." pg 28

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Judith's Second Traumatic Experience (11)

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Judith's Second Traumatic Experience (11)

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One night Judith told her mother and George that George's nephew had repeatedly molested her. After explaining what happened to her, her mother and George were still skeptical. They sent her to bed and didn't talk about it again.

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At 15, Judith's brother was born. Her mother named him Wesley after Judith's father. "Judith retained no memory of this, but she dropped Wesley as a baby, because of a seizure that she got." pg 29

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Shortly after Wesley was born, Judith's tatrums got worse abd utterly dangerous so her parents admitted her to the Ryther Child Care Center in Seattle. Though after a year, she was able to return home.

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When Judith was 17, a third sibling, Lori was born and Judith was coaxed into voluntarily commiting into a mental hospital. "Again, after a year when she was 18, Judith was allowed to return home." pg 35

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At 19, Judith was baptized at the Presbyterian church. She made friends through the church and a year later she met Lee.

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Judith and Lee began dating excusively. And in January of 1965, they were married. "In March of '65 her mother gave birth to another girl named Charlene. Exactly 9 months later Judith gave birth to a girl of her own, Marie." pg. 46

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In July of 1968, she gave birth to a second girl; Rachel. Another joy came that year, Judith's seizures stopped, even after she stopped taking her medication.

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Lee came out to Judith that he was bisexual and that he was seeing other men in their marriage, though they still remained married. After 10 years of marriage, one of her girls caught Lee in bed with another man. "Judith wanted to leave him but she didn't have any money and she didn't know what would happen to her girls. Judith finally left Lee in 1984." pg 56

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In '85 when Judith was 40, she met Gary Ridgeway at a local tavern and the two hit it off right away. 2 days after they met Gary was questioned by the police about his involvement with a prostitute. By the end of the week he was released and had scheduled a date with Judith.

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In 1988, Judith and Gary for married. "The two kicked off their honeymoon with 9 days of festivities." pg 76

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The couple enjoyed going to garage sales and buying used items to improve them, and make them better. The couple would then re-sell these items at their own garage sales.

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Gary and Judith also enjoyed camping. It was common for them to go with their friends Linda and Jim. "It was later revealed to Judith that some bodies of victims were found close to the sites they camped at." pg 90

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Gary quite oftenly had union meetings through his job, which he told Judith didn't end until midnight or later. Jim his coworker revealed that that the meetings didn't start until 7pm, and Gary's shift ended at 3pm. This left lots of time for Gary to commit his crimes.

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Gary was arrested on November 30, 2001. He took the plea deal admitting to 48 kills, and agreeing to tell the police the locations of victims that hadn't been found. Though he cooperated not all of the bodies were found, due to lack of memory. Judith was left shocked by all of this news but finally came to terms with it.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0FPbIuTnyc

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Ridgway

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https://www.kentreporter.com/news/ravensdale-author-pens-update-on-judith-mawson-ex-wife-of-the-green-river-killer/

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https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3100159&page=1

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https://www.karisable.com/greenrivergrxwif3.htm