Teenager 's misplaced remains are identified more than 20 years after her death . Angela Marie Smith was found near the remains of two women linked to Gary Ridgway . He has denied involvement in Girdner 's death , as well as that of Tammie Liles , whose remains were found near Girdner 's . Ridgway , known as ` ` Green River Killer , '' committed 48 slayings but denied killing Girdner .
Teenager 's misplaced remains are identified more than 20 years after her death . Angela Marie Smith was found near the remains of two women linked to Gary Ridgway . Ridgway , known as ` ` Green River Killer , '' committed 48 slayings but denied killing Girdner .