The LISK (Long Island Serial Killer) investigation began in May 2010 with the disappearance of sex worker Shannan Gilbert. In the following months, Suffolk County Police uncovered human remains from nine more murders, including those of the "Gilgo 4", all sex workers whose bodies were disposed of similarly. After years of virtually no new developments, Suffolk County Police arrested Rex Heuermann in connection with the murder of at least 3 victims. DNA evidence, cellphone records and witness ...
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On June 6th, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced that DNA tied alleged murderer, Rex Heuermann, to the murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. The disturbing implication of Heuermann's involvement in their murders also raised questions about another convicted killer from Long Island, John Bittrolff. Host, Chris Mass, examines the …
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The Suffolk County District Attorney's office recently announced that DNA-based evidence ties Rex Heuermann to the deaths of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, discuss the Superseding Bail Application document that details much of the forensic work done that ties Rex Heuermann to the deaths …
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The fourth body discovered during the Suffolk County's search for Shannan Gilbert was that of Amber Costello. Mopac Audio is rereleasing this episode from Season 1 as a reminder of who these victims were, the families they left behind and the harrowing circumstances that potentially led to their deaths. While Rex Heuermann sits in a Suffolk County …
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Revisit the stories of Maureen Brainard-Barnes and Megan Waterman. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney, DNA ties Megan's death to Rex Heuermann and is also believed to connect him to Maureen's as well. The episode (S1, Ep4) recalls the lives of the two young women as told by their family and friends. Mopac Audio re-releases the episod…
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In an attempt to avoid speculation while Rex Heuermann sits in the Suffolk County correctional facility, Mopac Audio invites listeners to revisit the story of Melissa Barthelemy. The episode is being re-released in an effort to maintain awareness of the victims while the Suffolk County District Attorney's office prepares its case against Rex. The e…
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(Part 2) Revisit the disappearance and subsequent search for Shannan Gilbert that would eventually lead to the discovery of the Gilgo 4 and other victims bodies on Long Island. Mopac Audio is re-releasing two episodes that focus on the events leading up to Shannan's disappearance and the turmoil endured by friends and family as they searched for an…
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(Part 1) Revisit the disappearance and subsequent search for Shannan Gilbert that would eventually lead to the discovery of the Gilgo 4 and other victims bodies on Long Island. Mopac Audio is re-releasing two episodes that focus on the events leading up to Shannan's disappearance and the turmoil endured by friends and family as they searched for an…
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Check out an episode of the podcast "What Was That Like". Hosted by Chris Johnson, each episode features a personal account from a different person's life who has survivd a life-altering and, often times traumatic experience. In this episode, Kat talks about her introduction at an early age to what she describes as a religious cult and the efforts …
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When alleged Gilgo 4 Killer, Rex Heuermann, recently appeared at a pretrial hearing, his wife, Asa Ellerup, was in the gallery. Flanked by cameras, Asa Ellerup has apparently agreed to participate in a docu-series for an undisclosed amount of money. Pix 11's Mary Murphy was in the courtroom and she shares updates regarding Asa's appearance as well …
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A Long Island press conference on October 18th featured lawyer, John Ray, and Suffolk County Police Commissioner, Rodney Harrison, sharing information from several sworn affidavits by people who claimed to have had contact with Rex Heuermann. John Ray also shared that the affidavits reference sightings of two women, Shannan Gilbert and Karen Vergat…
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Tristan Redman is a journalist who doesn’t believe in ghosts. But weird things happened in his teenage bedroom – weirder than normal. When, years later, he discovers subsequent occupants of his family home say they have been visited by the ghost of a faceless woman, he’s curious. It just so happens that the house Tristan grew up in is right next do…
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner, Rodney Harrison, was responsible for the creation of the Gilgo Beach task force which ultimately led to the arrest of alleged killer Rex Heuermann. Commissioner Harrison speaks with host, Chris Mass, about his work in taking over the Commissioner role; the creation of the Gilgo Beach task force and the ways in wh…
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On September 27th, the alleged Gilgo 4 Killer, Rex Heuermann, appeared at a pretrial hearing at the Suffolk County Courthouse in Riverhead, Long Island. Pix 11 News Reporter, Mary Murphy, sat down with host, Chris Mass, to talk about what she saw and heard from Rex, his attorney, Michael Brown, and Suffolk County District Attorney, Raymond Tierney.…
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Continuing the conversation with forensic psychologists Dr Shiloh and Dr Scott, the hosts of the "LA Not So Confidential" podcast. They speak with host, Chris Mass, about how traits of different personality disorders relate to alleged Gilgo 4 killer, Rex Heuermann. Dr Shiloh and Dr Scott cite several other cases and studies that relate very closely…
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With alleged Gilgo 4 killer, Rex Heuermann, due back in court on September 27th, the hosts of the true crime podcast "LA Not So Confidential", Dr Shiloh and Dr Scott, sit down with host, Chris Mass, to discuss what goes into diagnosing someone as a psychopath. The process entails factors that are both biological and non-biological and requires clos…
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For fifteen years you could call a private number in Manhattan and anonymously apologize for anything. It was called The Apology Line. This is the story of the phone line and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shopli…
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When Rex Heuermann was arrested in connection with the Gilgo 4 murders, Suffolk County Law Enforcement explained how DNA corroborated evidence they'd gathered along Ocean Parkway. One important distinction, in comparison with some cases, was the use of mitochondrial DNA which differs from nuclear DNA. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with Cynthia Cale, a f…
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The conversation continues between journalist Mary Murphy and host, Chris Mass, about what she's seen and heard about Rex Heuermann's case from people like Suffolk County Police Department's, Rodney Harrison. Murphy also discusses several cold cases that have a resemblance to the Gilgo 4 murders and need further investigation by law enforcement now…
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Mary Murphy is one of the New York area's most seasoned reporters and has followed the LISK case since the Gilgo 4 victims were found. Murphy speaks with host, Chris Mass, about what she's seen and heard about Rex Heuermann; identifying other bodies that were found on Ocean Parkway; what's being done to potentially connect Heuermann to other cold c…
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In 2017, Julia Ann Bean disappeared from Sumter County, South Carolina, and was never seen again. After the arrest of Rex Heuermann in New York, Cameron Bean, the daughter of Julia Ann, told authorities that she recognized Heuermann as the last person she saw with her mother. Cameron also said that she'd seen a Chevrolet Avalanche similar to the on…
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Legal pundit, Tanya Acker, outlines what steps are being taken by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney to build an airtight case against Rex Heuermann. Tanya speaks with host, Chris Mass, about what strategies will most likely be employed by the legal teams, nuances of the discovery process, challenges of selecting a jury and the streng…
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Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr oversees the Suffolk County jail that currently holds Rex Heuermann as he awaits trial for the murders of 3 women who were part of the Gilgo 4 whose bodies were discovered more than a decade ago on Long Island. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with Sheriff Toulon about what Heuermann's day-to-day life looks like in jail along with t…
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More from Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills covered the Gilgo 4 murders in their series "The Killing Season" along with other notable cases involving the deaths of sex workers. They share their thoughts around the arrest of Rex Heuermann, the work of the Suffolk County Police Department and where the case is headed next with host, Chris Mass, and Senio…
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Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills covered the Gilgo 4 murders in their series "The Killing Season" along with other notable cases involving the deaths of sex workers. They share their thoughts around the arrest of Rex Heuermann, the work of the Suffolk County Police Department and where the case is headed next with host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer…
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The recent news media has intensely focused on alleged murderer Rex Heuermann and his family following his arrest. However, remembering the lives of the women whose bodies were found on Gilgo Beach is just as important, if not more so. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with author Robert Kolker whose book "Lost Girls" helped propel the murders and subsequen…
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Even after former Suffolk County Police Chief, James Burke, was gone, the investigation into the Gilgo 4 murders and others was hampered by other members of the department. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with Gus Garcia-Roberts, author of "Jimmy The King", about his research into how and why members of SCPD and the District Attorney's office prevented th…
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With the arrest of Rex Heuermann, attention has been focused on why law enforcement officials didn't make an arrest earlier. Suffolk County Police were in possession of information for nearly a decade that would help identify Heuermann, but a number of officials within the department refused to facilitate the use of the leads, both internally and b…
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After the arrest of Rex Heuermann on July 14th, law enforcement officials descended on his Massapequa Park home to search for additional evidence. Sonar, probes and excavators were used to dig up the Heuermann's backyard while inside the house, a large number of materials were meticulously labeled and carted away. Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Produ…
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The arrest of Rex Heuermann brought immense relief to those who knew the case and had been deeply affected by it. However, his arrest also prompted a whole new set of questions that the public wants answered. Where did Heuermann murder the women? Are there more bodies out there that authorities don't know about? What does law enforcement know that …
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In order to arrest Rex Heuermann in connection with at least 3 of the murders in the "Gilgo 4" case, law enforcement officials first had to gather and analyze massive amounts of information. From gathering internet search records to comparing the location of cellphones and gathering DNA from a discarded slice of pizza, officials knew that they woul…
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Since four bodies were initially discovered on Gilgo Beach more than a decade ago, their killer has eluded law enforcement...until now. Rex Heuermann, from Massapequa Park, Long Island, was taken into custody on July 14th in connection with the death of three sex workers. He is also the primary suspect in the death of a fourth woman and perhaps man…
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We’re dropping an extra episode to introduce you to a new podcast series called Dark Valley. This investigative true-crime series covers America’s unknown serial killer, told through the lens of their only surviving victim. After listening to episode #1 of Dark Valley, stream episode #2 on the Dark Valley feed by searching Dark Valley or clicking A…
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Check out the new 3-part series "The Fall Line" that dives into the cold case of Chairo Garibay Ferreyra. In 2005, the 20-year old woman disappeared in Olivehurst, CA, and only after a 5-week search did authorities make a grim discovery. No arrest has ever been made. To hear the rest of Chairo’s story, please find The Fall Line anywhere you listen …
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BONUS: Bear Brodsky lived with Amber Costello, the last known victim of LISK, and Dave Schaller in the house on America Avenue in Babylon, Long Island. Bear talks about their struggles with drug addiction, Amber's caring personality, the dangers of doing incalls and outcalls. Bear also looks at a series of photographs of men who are tied to the LIS…
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BONUS: Bear Brodsky lived with LISK victim, Amber Costello, and Dave Schaller on America Avenue in Babylon, Long Island. After Bear met Amber in a rehab program, she invited him to move into the house she shared with Dave. Bear recalls stories of Amber's generous and loving nature along with their shared struggles with addiction. Bear also talks ab…
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The Suffolk County Police Department released Shannan Gilbert's 911 call she after more than 12 years. The call and the ensuing search for Shannan would lead police to the discovery of "The Gilgo 4" and 6 more bodies whose deaths have been attributed to the Long Island Serial Killer. Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, play exc…
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The Long Island-area homicide detective from Season 2 chats with Senior Producer Shannon McGarvey about what it actually takes for law enforcement to process mountains of backlogged DNA, solve cold cases, and the best way for the public to submit tips. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LISK and use code LISK to get one 10-14 lb …
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Long Island radio personality and politico, Frank MacKay, speak with Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, about the Suffolk County Police Department's attempts to impede the LISK investigation along with a host of topics involving the sordid business of Suffolk County politics. Part 2 of 2. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LISK a…
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Long Island radio personality and politico, Frank MacKay, speak with Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, about the Suffolk County Police Department's attempts to impede the LISK investigation along with a host of topics involving the sordid business of Suffolk County politics. Part 1 of 2. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LISK a…
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BONUS: LISK podcast Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, speaks with the anonymous creator of GilgoCase.com, who talks about the genesis of their site, web sleuthing, online best practices, and more. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LISK and use code LISK to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. Learn more about your ad…
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Suffolk County PD won't confirm the presence of DNA evidence yet any genetic material could undoubtedly help solve the LISK case. Since the first victims were discovered on Gilgo Beach a decade ago, there have been vast advancements in the cataloguing and use of DNA. So, why has genetic sequencing not provided any definitive leads on LISK's identit…
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Even though the Suffolk County Police Department identified behavioral and physical traits of LISK, why has there been virtually zero progress in finding the killer for over a decade? Despite knowing these indicators, along with gruesome information provided by medical examiners, SCPD either knowingly or unwittingly hasn't been able to advance the …
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A combination of new techniques, tried and true methodologies and competent investigation are at the core of identifying LISK's character profile. A panel of criminologists describe what specific behavior, exhibited through what we know from the LISK case, says about the killer as a person. Or could LISK potentially be more than one person? Is the …
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Host Chris Mass speaks with the Oak Beach Drifter, an anonymous figure, who lived with Joe Brewer. The OBD recalls Brewer's questionable behavior and lifestyle choices along with Brewer's claim of an "Ace up his sleeve" if the situation ever called for it. Plus, Chris speaks with renowned criminologist, Dr Kim Rossmo, and forensic psychologist, Dr …
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The grim discovery of bodies along Ocean Parkway then leaves investigators with the task of trying to figure out the victims identities. DNA provides the most concrete results but collecting and analyzing DNA has been and still is a time-consuming process that requires cooperation and even luck. And in the case of Suffolk County Police, common scie…
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While the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) was searching for missing sex worker, Shannan Gilbert, it was suddenly faced with the deaths of four more women - the Gilgo 4 - whose dismembered remains were discovered alongside Long Island's Ocean Parkway. Along the way the SCPD committed a series of blunders and procedural missteps, some of whic…
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A meticulously compiled file containing photos, maps and other records points to one person as a highly credible LISK suspect. Listen as a local law enforcement official explains which relevant details make this suspect worth investigating further and what he plans to do about it. Meanwhile others who were close to the investigation from Day ONE ex…
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In Season 2 of "LISK: Long Island Serial Killer - The Search for Answers", host Chris Mass peels back the layers of what is fact and what is fiction in the LISK case. In hearing from family and friends of victims, criminologists, DNA experts, law enforcement and others, listeners will have misconceptions corrected, lingering questions answered and …
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Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, respond to listeners questions about the LISK case. From the recent discovery of a new potential LISK victim to various theories about LISK's methodologies, they share information and insights gathered over the years. Special thanks to everyone who sent in their questions about this yet-to-be…
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Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, respond to listeners questions about the LISK case. From the recent discovery of a new potential LISK victim to various theories about LISK's methodologies, they share information and insights gathered over the years. Special thanks to everyone who sent in their questions about this yet-to-be…
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