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Green River Killer Case: Last Known Remains Identified by King County Sheriff’s Office

SEATTLE – The King County Sheriff’s Office has recently made a significant breakthrough in the infamous Green River Killer case, identifying the long-lost remains after almost four decades.

The partial remains were initially discovered in 2003, but due to the lack of available evidence, they were simply referred to as “Bones 20”. However, thanks to the tireless efforts of Othram, a specialized sequencing laboratory focused on forensic genetic genealogy, the remains have finally been positively identified.

Through extensive research and meticulous testing, Othram was able to confirm that “Bones 20” belonged to Tammie Liles, a victim who was first connected to the case in 1988. Liles’ identification was initially established by comparing her dental records to another set of remains found near Tigard, Oregon.

The King County Sheriff’s Office revealed that both Tammie Liles’ remains and those of another victim were discovered near the Tualatin Golf Course in Tigard, Oregon. Notably, Gary Ridgway, infamously known as the Green River Killer, had initially denied his involvement in Liles’ murder, along with the other victim. However, after some time, Ridgway eventually led detectives to a specific location on Kent-Des Moines Road, where he claimed to have left one of his victims’ bodies. It was during the investigation at this site that several unidentifiable bones and teeth were unearthed.

As the investigation progressed, Ridgway confessed to having moved the remains of some of his victims from King County to Tigard. This revelation proved crucial in piecing together the fragmented remains discovered at the Kent-Des Moines Road site.

The Sheriff’s Office managed to contact Tammie Liles’ mother, who provided a DNA sample to aid in the identification process. Through a meticulous comparison, the detectives successfully confirmed that the remains belonged to Tammie Liles, thereby corroborating the initial identification made back in 1988.

It is worth noting that despite Liles’ identification as a victim in 1988, recent forensic testing has further validated the connection between Tammie Liles and the remains known as “Bones 20”.

This breakthrough development in the Green River Killer case brings closure to yet another chapter of this chilling saga. The tireless efforts of the King County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Othram’s groundbreaking genetic genealogy techniques, have paved the way for justice and closure for the victims and their families.

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