Samuel Little killed 93 people
Samuel Little surpassed Gary Ridgway as the most prolific serial killer in the United States, with 93 known victims.
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Introducing the Case: Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer
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Alaina announces upfront that this is a four-part series because Gary Ridgway's case is so vast. She explains that Ridgway was long considered the most prolific serial killer in American history but has since been surpassed by Samuel Little, who killed at least 93 known victims. The hosts issue a frank content warning: the episode contains graphic descriptions, rape, and victims as young as 15 and 16 years old. Ash and Alaina agree to skip any lighthearted intro business and dive directly into the case, setting a sober, respectful tone from the start.
Samuel Little: The Real Most Prolific Killer in US History
For decades Gary Ridgway was considered the most prolific serial killer in American history. He isn't anymore. Samuel Little killed at least 93 people that authorities know of, surpassing Ridgway's staggering total.
The First Body: Wendy Coffield in the Green River
Two boys on bikes spotted a nude body tangled in the branches of the Green River — the first known victim of Gary Ridgway. Wendy Coffield was only 16, recently removed from her mother's care, trying to help her family survive, and the police had almost nothing to go on.
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