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Sirens & Gavels archive for Feb. 19, 2011

SATURDAY, FEB. 19, 2011

Green River Killer Gary Ridgway, seated at right in orange jumpsuit, listens as family members of Rebecca "Becky" Marrero speak during his arraignment on charges of her murder Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, at the King County Regional Justice Center in Kent., Wash. Ridgway already confessed to killing Marrero as part of a 2003 plea deal that spared him the death penalty. (Elaine Thompson /  (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson))

Green River Killer admits 49th murder

SEATTLE (AP) — One of the nation's most prolific killers pleaded guilty Friday to killing a 49th person. Gary Ridgway already is serving 48 life terms at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. He entered his plea on a murder charge at the King…

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Basketball game pits SPD v. SCSO

Employees from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office and the Spokane Police Department will compete in a basketball game for charity tonight. The game begins at 7 p.m. at the Hub Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. The location is east of Barker Road behind Freedom…

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