The Last Unidentified Victims of the Green River Killer

In this episode of she goes by Jane, we delve into the stories of the last unidentified victims of the Green River Killer. In this episode, we focus on the recent identifications of previously unknown victims and the intricate process of solving these cold cases.

In March 21, 1984, a labrador retriever made a grim discovery in a marshy area near the Highline Baseball Fields in the Seattle metro area. The dog brought a human pelvis to his owner. This marked yet another piece of the investigation into the Green River Killer, a serial murderer responsible for the deaths of numerous young women in the greater Seattle area during the early '80s.

Segment 2: The Green River Killer

We set the stage by providing an overview of the Green River Killer, highlighting key events and the formation of the Green River Killer task force. From the discovery of Wendy Coffield in 1982 to the escalating series of murders, investigators realized they were dealing with a prolific serial killer targeting vulnerable women, many of whom had connections to sex work.

Segment 3: Arrest and Confessions

In 2001, the identity of the Green River Killer was unveiled, a seemingly ordinary truck painter who was married and had a son. This man, who later confessed to over 70 murders, managed to evade capture for years. 

Segment 4: Wendy Stephens - Jane Doe B-10

In January 2021, DNA testing confirmed that Jane Doe B-10, initially discovered by Bob Van Dyke's labrador in 1984, was Wendy Stephens. At just 14 years old, Wendy became the youngest victim of the Green River Killer. Using genetic genealogy, the DNA Doe Project was able to identify her and allowed law enforcement officials to inform her mother.

Segment 5: Lori Anne Razpotnik - Jane Doe B-17

Next, we explore the story of Jane Doe B-17, later identified as Lori Anne Razpotnik. Born in 1967, Lori had run away from home as a young teenager. She was identified through the work of Parabon Nanolabs.

Segment 6: Tammie Liles - Jane Doe B-20

The final identification in January 2024 unveils the identity of Jane Doe B-20 as Tammie Liles. Tammie’s case was unusual in that she was already considered a victim due to her partial remains being found in Oregon in 1985. Tammie was found near Angela Marie Girdner. 

Segment 7: Conclusion and Ongoing Investigations

While these recent identifications provide some answers for some families, there are still missing women strongly linked to the killer, such as Kassee Ann Lee, Kelly Kay McGinnis, and Patricia Osbourn. Investigations continue to seek the location of other potential victims.

This episode pays homage to the victims, steering away from the killer's notoriety to shed light on the lives lost. Join us in remembering these women.. Subscribe to she goes by Jane wherever you get your podcasts to support our work in shining light on these stories.

People and Cases Mentioned in this Episode:
Wendy Stephens (solved unidentified persons case and solved murder case)
Lori Ann Razpotnik (solved unidentified persons case and solved murder case)
Tammie Liles (solved unidentified persons case and solved murder case)
Wendy Coffield (solved murder case)
Debra Lynn Bonner (solved murder case)
Marcia “Tiny” Chapman (solved murder case)
Cynthia “Cookie” Hinds (solved murder case)
Opal Mills (solved murder case)
Cheryl Wims (solved unidentified persons case and solved murder case)
Sandra Major (solved unidentified persons case and solved murder case)
Kimi-Kai Pistor (solved murder case)
Angela Girdner (unsolved murder case)
Shirley Shirell (solved murder case)
Denise Bush (solved murder case)
Kassee Ann Lee (unsolved missing persons case)
Kelly Kay McGinnis (unsolved missing persons case)
Patricia Osbourn (unsolved missing persons case)
“Angie” (law enforcement interested in making contact)
“Michelle” (law enforcement interested in making contact)
Linda Jackson/WyLynda Wells (law enforcement interested in making contact)

Tabitha Brownstone is an actress and creative originally from Los Angeles.

As an actress Tabitha’s credits include Kaljillionaire (Miranda July), Domino (Tony Scott), The Middle (ABC), The Real O’Neals (ABC) to name a few.

As a creative, Tabitha wrote and produced her own live comedy show, having sold out five consecutive shows during the Fringe Festival, later touring abroad in Europe and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She also co-created and starred in Fickle, a series that was acquired by two streaming services. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok at @Tabitha_bs

You can also find her podcast “Overthinking It With Liz and Tabitha” here.