WA TUKWILA BONES: M, 18+, found in Tukwila, WA - 8 Jan 1997

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On January 8, 1997 partial human skeletal remains were unearthed while excavating for a new home in Tukwila, Washington. The remains, which consisted of miscellaneous bones, have been identified only as those of an adult of undetermined age and race. Found near the remains was a brown backpack with leather trim and several articles of clothing and cloth. Officials speculate the remains could be those of another victim of Gary Leon Ridgway, the Green River Killer.

DNA Doe Project Status: Research in Progress

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Skeletal remains found during new home construction.

Sex: Male
Race / Ethnicity: Uncertain
Estimated Age Group: Adult
Estimated Age Range (Years): 18-99

Accessories: Brown backpack with leather trim - Near the Body
Clothing: Blue cloth, Nylon type underwear with "JC Penny" & "Long" on waistband, Red nylon type cloth, Brown and tan cloth, Lace bikini-type underwear, Cloth with green, orange and blue stripes - Near the Body
Footwear: Nike tube sock - On the Body
Jewelry: Blue hair barrette - On the Body


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Tukwila John Doe

Tukwila John Doe was a male whose partial skeletal remains were discovered while excavating for a new home in Tukwila, Washington in 1997. He is currently undergoing testing by the DNA Doe Project. At the time, officials speculated that the decedent could have been a victim of Gary Ridgway. In...

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Tukwila John Doe was a male whose partial skeletal remains were discovered while excavating for a new home in Tukwila, Washington in 1997. He is currently undergoing testing by the DNA Doe Project. At the time, officials speculated that the decedent could have been a victim of Gary Ridgway.

In February 2021, it was found that the remains actually belonged to a male, minimizing Ridgway's potential involvement in the case.

All items were located near the remains; it is possible they did not belong to the decedent.

• Brown backpack with leather trim.
• Blue cloth.
• Nylon type underwear with "JC Penny" and "Long" on waistband.
• Red nylon type cloth.
• Brown and tan cloth.
• Lace bikini-type underwear.
• Cloth with green, orange, and blue stripes.