“Ricky Lee Green: The Serial Killer Who Terrorized 1980s Texas”

Matthew Jack
5 min readJul 7, 2024

Killer of At Least Four, Possibly Eight More

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What makes someone commit violent acts and get his wife to help? The story of Ricky Lee Green, a Texas serial killer active in the 1980s, tells such a tale. His crimes shocked Fort Worth and the nearby communities, leaving many in the horrified and scared.

Green killed at least four people and possibly eight more. His victims faced terrible violence, including sexual assault and mutilation. People were terrified, waiting for law enforcement to catch this killer.

Let us explore how Green became a famous serial killer. His story is a mix of a troubled past and horrific, evil acts. This story is yet another reminder of the evil that can be hidden in everyday people.

Ricky Lee Green’s Abusive Childhood

Ricky Lee Green was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 27, 1960. His early life was tough, setting him up for a problematic future. Ricky suffered horrific abuse as a child, affecting him deeply. As he got older, Green turned to drugs. This added to his mental health problems. All this abuse and drug use helped shape his life and the evil actions he later committed.

Marriage to Sharon Green

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Matthew Jack

My 30-year law enforcement career fuels my interest in true crime writing. I also write about other topics that I believe interest my fellow Medium readers.