The suspect in the murder and kidnapping of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway will be tried as an adult. 17-year-old Austin Sigg waived his right to seek a transfer to juvenile court.
17-year-old Austin Reed Sigg was arrested yesterday in the abduction and tragic murder of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway. Last night we received even more details about what exactly Sigg did to Jessica Ridgeway after he kidnapper her approximately three weeks ago; these details were tough for us to even write due to their horrific nature. Legally Sigg is not an adult since he is only 17 years old. H
I read this exclusive update about the Jessica Ridgeway murder from Fox 31 and was just disgusted. After arresting 17-year-old Austin Reed Sigg last night, police have released more and more disturbing details about Ridgeway’s death.
Read on, but be warned that the details are very graphic.
We have all been deeply affected by the tragic abduction and murder of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway. I know there are so of us that would like to help. Now Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is giving you that chance.
According to multiple news outlets, Westminster police announced that the body they found in Arvada has been positively Identified as Jessica Ridgeway, the missing 10-year-old girl.
The body that was found in the Pattridge Park Open Space Area in Arvada on Wednesday night was "not intact" according to Westminster Police. This has lead to the lengthy process of positively identifying the body. There is still no word on whether or not the body has any connection to missing 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway. A positive ID is expected Friday.