Malvar was one of the victims included in the 2003 plea bargain that spared Ridgway the death penalty in exchange for his cooperation in locating missing victims. Status of the Killer
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Born in Manila, Philippines, Marie Malvar grew up as the fourth of six children in a tight-knit, hardworking family. Described by her family as a friendly, trusting, and vibrant young woman who loved to disco dance, Marie had recently moved out of her parents' home and was working to build her independence. Malvar was one of the victims included in
They later identified the driver as Gary Ridgway. Had they not been blocked, they might have saved her. Had the police acted on their information sooner, Ridgway might have been caught in 1982, preventing the murders of potentially dozens more women. They later identified the driver as Gary Ridgway
