Who is the LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER? *ARREST JULY 2023*

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Who is the Long Island serial killer? This is a general discussion thread about this terrifying case.

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Who is the Long Island Serial Killer?

The Long Island serial killer (also referred to as LISK, the Gilgo Beach Killer or the Craigslist Ripper) is an unidentified suspected serial killer who is believed to have murdered 10 to 16 people over a period of nearly 20 years.
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Tresir said:
They can be underneath too. I Googled and got a $2k estimate as well. No biggie.
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Thank you, I never did that, been a bit overwhelmed and can't believe I am already back to work today, I feel like I just got off, just never enough time. How do they do it underneath then?

I was relieved to hear the figure honestly. I was worried he was going to say I need to move it and put it on a slab foundation or some such and when I knew it wasn't that I was relieved but then still worried he might be talking some 10K costing job of tying down or some such. When I heard $2,500 I was so relieved. Truly don't want to lose a cent or have to come down much either because this my ONLY asset in life but still, that's doable and not so bad and if it helps sell it then fine.

I suppose I best get back on the thread here. I don't know what is going on here with this second search but it sure is interesting. I think it was Joe and friend last night who said a new warrant and search after nine, ten months, whatever it's been would seem to be new information, another body, something and doubtful it would relate to the old one although I do know if some testing comes back after a first one that's positive, they can also go back or further depending...This seemed planned and like they may have even given Asa a heads up as the won't respond to questions regarding that.. But then when do they respond to anything.

They only did about 14 minutes on this one in their show but it is up first and then it was Read and just talking about various other things.

All I know is it seems something is brewing and something big is going on... I had forgotten the DA did say a time back didn't he that now Vergata and Valerie Mack are being looked at... I mean I'd THINK ALL would be being looked at but he named those two...

The Manorville thing and search, now another search of CB's home. WHAT is going on... And last I'd heard they had already been at the home for a number of days already. Has it ended yet? What's hard to understand is they tossed that place and took so much the first time, what would be new? Luminol? Digging the basement? What ARE they doing/looking for this time that would be new?
 
GrandmaBear said:
Seriously? I had the impression it was something the did underneath but I honestly don't know. Sounded like there might be various ways though as he said something about footings as one way. Told me he thought it would be about $2,500 and I'd likely have to provide that so a bank would pass on it meaning ensuring it would be done by me or the buyer with that money. I guess what you re talking of an eyebolt in concrete might have been what he meant. It wasn't clear to me. Sounds kind of ugly and like a trip hazard to go over the outside.
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Looking them up they now do seem to go under attached to the frame. My uncle's went over but I'm the exact same manor and the anchors in the same place. That was many years ago so they've probably came a long ways in technology since then 🤣
 
Guess Who said:
Looking them up they now do seem to go under attached to the frame. My uncle's went over but I'm the exact same manor and the anchors in the same place. That was many years ago so they've probably came a long ways in technology since then 🤣
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Better than me, both of you have looked something up on them lol, I haven't taken the time to do that. Just need some case down time before another week. My weeks are Saturday through Wed. although the payroll week is Sunday through Sat. Mixes me up lol. I always think Saturday is Monday as my first work day of "my" week. Just tired.

When asked, I did not know. I would have assumed tied down as the place has been there more than 30 years, not even sure how much longer but at least that and never moved. However, helper guy tells me he does not think it is tied down but is checking today. It has stood through hellacious weather and storms through decades so one would think tied down. However, it is a pretty big double wide and I mean is that going to go over easily? A single wide I could see. And if one talks tornado that could take any kind of home off its foundation or basement, etc. lol. Just banks, codes, I guess. The place is probably about 1700 square feet. 3 bed plus den/office, 2 bath huge living space with kitchen, dining and living room all open. OLD and not remodeled but big, 1990s, can't recall exact year. '94 maybe?

So they can go under. How does that work? Concrete footings and then tying from frame to footings? Guessing. I sure the heck don't know. Thing is to add that, not sure how that would work...?
 
Guess Who said:
Looking them up they now do seem to go under attached to the frame. My uncle's went over but I'm the exact same manor and the anchors in the same place. That was many years ago so they've probably came a long ways in technology since then 🤣
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his went over and he HAD anchors??
 
Guess Who said:
It has to anchor to something to work. There's very easily could have been done the hillbilly way :giggling: I just know how there's was and the ones near there at the time. I'm just glad they had the knowledge to do so living in one where they did.
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you are glad they had the knowledge but it still went over no? lost me there a bit lol. the hillbilly way I have multiple pics in my head of how that could be done... lol. in our area we'd say the redneck way and yes there are Midwest rednecks. i'm not even always opposed to some such ways myself.. I mean i've peed in a bucket lol. Sat in a chair on the roof. Were hauling a love seat out to burn one time in the fire pit/bonfire area and it was on the back of the truck and it was like why not. Sat on it, reclined it, dog jumped up, just relaxed in front of the fire and didn't throw it in right away. Broad daylight. Back when. Yes a beer or two. Lol. People are driving by on the fairly busy state highway, just two lane, honking, giving thumbs up, hollering or cranking their heads around. I get a text or two from a friend that lived further down the way, WHAT are you doing lol.

I have a very civilized way and can dress up and rub elbows with the high class but I also can easily embrace the redneck side of life. LOL.

I had better leave that there and sh*t I really need to start getting ready.

Was his a single wide? Have you ever know a big double wide to go over? Not that it matters if those are the rules, then those are the rules so to get bank approval for a buyer, I will likely have to have it done or agree to give that amount so they can have it done to assure the bank. I HOPE that's ALL I encounter.

Second looker right away this morning at 8 a.m. Two immediately after listing and today on a weekend no less, holiday weekend. I have cams so just looked and they were there 45 minutes. That's a long time so praying.... The ones yesterday were 30 to 35 which I'd say is an average time to see all, did not cut it short, didn't go long.

More than likely I had better stop with the off case stuff on here or I may get slapped. Thanks for the info though, I appreciate it and I put in some things here and there about life as I don't get the time to do the social thing and add the basement these days. I barely keep up on cases.
 
GrandmaBear said:
Took paint chips from porch, a rope from porch, maybe some of the wood area...
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Then I think they may be looking for Vergata DNA perhaps? We know she was running about outside the property. Remember she had not even been publically identified when they arrested him and searched the property. I think that the witness saw her picture or the PC in the news and recognised her.
 
Tresir said:
Then I think they may be looking for Vergata DNA perhaps? We know she was running about outside the property. Remember she had not even been publically identified when they arrested him and searched the property. I think that the witness saw her picture or the PC in the news and recognised her.
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Well another thought on that but in a different direction would be they found a body, body parts, or an item and things are on it and they are taking paint chips, rope, etc. to match to what was found on the item, body or parts...

A great reminder that Vergata was not identified yet when the first search took lace. I KNOW that but wouldn't have necessarily occurred to me without you reminding yet I knew. Life...

It could be DNA as well too or any sign of Vergata having been present. I do think it more likely though IF they are right about these things taken that they are matching them to something found on someone or something... And it may not have been Manorville search recently either. It could simply be what they did have on an unknown Vergata's remains or found on them when unknown. NOW with maybe even RAy's witness placing her there, the could do a warrant specifically for Vergata perhaps to go back...?

Honestly they are probably looking for both and in both directions that way. AND it also may or may not relate to anything found in the recent Manorville search...

I have to say I would LOVE it if Ray's witness/client has actually been corroborated. It would certainly show you should ignore nor dismiss anything even if you think the guy is a character or not on your level, etc. Not saying Tierney did or does but honestly ALL of them somewhat have always made fun of him... Many of them and their formers and department have plenty of egg on their own faces and how has that uppity, too political and connected b.s. worked out over the years like in these cases. I mean such a type of thing PUT BURKE INTO office and a position of major power.

I hope Tierney seriously looked into it and that it has panned out.

Whatever the reasons here for this new search, clearly something is up and more will be coming...

Unless it is all a big show in an election year...
 
GrandmaBear said:
Well another thought on that but in a different direction would be they found a body, body parts, or an item and things are on it and they are taking paint chips, rope, etc. to match to what was found on the item, body or parts...

A great reminder that Vergata was not identified yet when the first search took lace. I KNOW that but wouldn't have necessarily occurred to me without you reminding yet I knew. Life...

It could be DNA as well too or any sign of Vergata having been present. I do think it more likely though IF they are right about these things taken that they are matching them to something found on someone or something... And it may not have been Manorville search recently either. It could simply be what they did have on an unknown Vergata's remains or found on them when unknown. NOW with maybe even RAy's witness placing her there, the could do a warrant specifically for Vergata perhaps to go back...?

Honestly they are probably looking for both and in both directions that way. AND it also may or may not relate to anything found in the recent Manorville search...

I have to say I would LOVE it if Ray's witness/client has actually been corroborated. It would certainly show you should ignore nor dismiss anything even if you think the guy is a character or not on your level, etc. Not saying Tierney did or does but honestly ALL of them somewhat have always made fun of him... Many of them and their formers and department have plenty of egg on their own faces and how has that uppity, too political and connected b.s. worked out over the years like in these cases. I mean such a type of thing PUT BURKE INTO office and a position of major power.

I hope Tierney seriously looked into it and that it has panned out.

Whatever the reasons here for this new search, clearly something is up and more will be coming...

Unless it is all a big show in an election year...
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This article (17th April) is a good summary of what is happening in the case and details of all the victims, where found etc etc. I am copying the last para as it is talking about a grand jury investigation currently taking place regarding the victims that have not yet been charged. I am not sure we knew this?

www.longislandpress.com

Rex Heuermann: New Evidence Turned Over, Defense Questions Former Police Chief James Burke’s Role In Gilgo Case

Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court Wednesday. New evidence was turned over from the prosecution to the defense – and Heuermann's defense attorney, Michael Brown, is now questioning if the former Suffolk County Police Chief played a role in the case.
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Other Developments in the Case​

There are up to six other victims – possibly more – linked to the Gilgo Beach murders. Valerie Mack and Jessica Taylor’s dismembered, partial remains were found in Manorville in 2000 and 2003, respectively, and were then both found in 2011 on Gilgo Beach. Also found in 2011 on Gilgo Beach were an unidentified Asian male known as “Asian Doe,” and an unidentified toddler.
The toddler was revealed to be the daughter of “Peaches,” an unidentified female whose dismembered, partial remains were found at Hempstead Lake State Park in 1997, and on Jones Beach in 2011. She was nicknamed Peaches due to a distinctive tattoo of a bitten peach on her remains. As recently as 2022, the FBI was seeking relatives of an Elijah Howard, or Howell, of Mobile, Alabama in connection to Peaches’ identity – but there have been no developments since then.
The dismembered, partial remains of “Fire Island Jane Doe” were found on Fire Island in 1996 and on Tobay Beach in 2011. Fire Island Jane Doe was revealed to be Long Island native Karen Vergata in August, roughly two weeks after Heuermann’s arrest.
Miller Place-based attorney John Ray has a sworn affidavit where a witness claims Karen Vergata had been last seen at Rex Heuermann’s Massapequa Park residence.
Heuermann has not been charged with any of the murders outside of the Gilgo Four. Due to a clear difference in modus operandi – the Gilgo Four were all bound and wrapped in burlap, and the others were dismembered – many have speculated through the years if Long Island has more than one serial killer.
However, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has said that the same grand jury that indicted Heuermann for the Gilgo Four is investigating the other murders on Gilgo Beach. He has not specifically named any of the victims, nor has Heuermann been officially named a suspect.
 
Tresir said:
This article (17th April) is a good summary of what is happening in the case and details of all the victims, where found etc etc. I am copying the last para as it is talking about a grand jury investigation currently taking place regarding the victims that have not yet been charged. I am not sure we knew this?

www.longislandpress.com

Rex Heuermann: New Evidence Turned Over, Defense Questions Former Police Chief James Burke’s Role In Gilgo Case

Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court Wednesday. New evidence was turned over from the prosecution to the defense – and Heuermann's defense attorney, Michael Brown, is now questioning if the former Suffolk County Police Chief played a role in the case.
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Other Developments in the Case​

There are up to six other victims – possibly more – linked to the Gilgo Beach murders. Valerie Mack and Jessica Taylor’s dismembered, partial remains were found in Manorville in 2000 and 2003, respectively, and were then both found in 2011 on Gilgo Beach. Also found in 2011 on Gilgo Beach were an unidentified Asian male known as “Asian Doe,” and an unidentified toddler.
The toddler was revealed to be the daughter of “Peaches,” an unidentified female whose dismembered, partial remains were found at Hempstead Lake State Park in 1997, and on Jones Beach in 2011. She was nicknamed Peaches due to a distinctive tattoo of a bitten peach on her remains. As recently as 2022, the FBI was seeking relatives of an Elijah Howard, or Howell, of Mobile, Alabama in connection to Peaches’ identity – but there have been no developments since then.
The dismembered, partial remains of “Fire Island Jane Doe” were found on Fire Island in 1996 and on Tobay Beach in 2011. Fire Island Jane Doe was revealed to be Long Island native Karen Vergata in August, roughly two weeks after Heuermann’s arrest.
Miller Place-based attorney John Ray has a sworn affidavit where a witness claims Karen Vergata had been last seen at Rex Heuermann’s Massapequa Park residence.
Heuermann has not been charged with any of the murders outside of the Gilgo Four. Due to a clear difference in modus operandi – the Gilgo Four were all bound and wrapped in burlap, and the others were dismembered – many have speculated through the years if Long Island has more than one serial killer.
However, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has said that the same grand jury that indicted Heuermann for the Gilgo Four is investigating the other murders on Gilgo Beach. He has not specifically named any of the victims, nor has Heuermann been officially named a suspect.
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I am not one with a ton of knowledge of grand juries. I am going to assume if the other Gilgo victims are with a grand jury, there s a reason and some evidence....? Would they do so otherwise. Perhaps, because I know they can call people in and question and things like that but who would there be to question...

It would be good for someone who knows more about such to weigh in. Maybe you even do. I know of the basics of them but not a ton more. WOULD they bother with one unless they had something, some real evidence on each being looked at...? One would think so since the other Gilgoo victims are different in terms of how disposed of and more. Also can THEY somehow have spurred the search warrant? I don't think so, pretty sure that has to be by judge.

Grand juries are for indictments not that they always find enough I suppose but it seems to me that would mean they have evidence or one would think something that POSSIBLY ties these victims to the others and CB? For a grand jury to be used for these other victims?

I certainly don't know but such would be my guess. I am not sure what and since some are unidentified that would make it harder.

Unless identities ARE known but just have not been shared with the public yet...

I sure don't know. I know grand juries are even an investigative tool I believe but there still needs to be something to investigate and witnesses, etc. one can bring in. No?

I don't know If we knew this prior, probably perhaps in passing but forgot or never heard it not sure lol.

I'm surprised Tierney would say as much because usually GJ proceedings are kept quiet. Even the fact one is looking at these...
 
GrandmaBear said:
I am not one with a ton of knowledge of grand juries. I am going to assume if the other Gilgo victims are with a grand jury, there s a reason and some evidence....? Would they do so otherwise. Perhaps, because I know they can call people in and question and things like that but who would there be to question...

It would be good for someone who knows more about such to weigh in. Maybe you even do. I know of the basics of them but not a ton more. WOULD they bother with one unless they had something, some real evidence on each being looked at...? One would think so since the other Gilgoo victims are different in terms of how disposed of and more. Also can THEY somehow have spurred the search warrant? I don't think so, pretty sure that has to be by judge.

Grand juries are for indictments not that they always find enough I suppose but it seems to me that would mean they have evidence or one would think something that POSSIBLY ties these victims to the others and CB? For a grand jury to be used for these other victims?

I certainly don't know but such would be my guess. I am not sure what and since some are unidentified that would make it harder.

Unless identities ARE known but just have not been shared with the public yet...

I sure don't know. I know grand juries are even an investigative tool I believe but there still needs to be something to investigate and witnesses, etc. one can bring in. No?

I don't know If we knew this prior, probably perhaps in passing but forgot or never heard it not sure lol.

I'm surprised Tierney would say as much because usually GJ proceedings are kept quiet. Even the fact one is looking at these...
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I don't know anything about GJs at all. I do know that there are a lot named - maybe a half dozen - and identified including Jessica Taylor, Karen Vergata, Valerie Mack and Shannon Gilbert plus others I cannot remember all the names. There are only two unidentified now - "Peaches" and her toddler and the Asian guy in womens clothes.
 
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Tresir said:
I continually am wondering about the timeline and came across this good one in Wikipedia.

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Gilgo Beach serial killings - Wikipedia

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1996

  • February 14, 1996: Karen Vergata last seen.
  • April 20, 1996: Partial remains of Karen Vergata found, Fire Island, New York.
1997

2000

  • 2000: Valerie Mack last seen by family members in spring or summer, Port Republic, New Jersey.
  • November 19, 2000: Partial remains of Valerie Mack found, Manorville, Long Island, New York.
  • Identified in May 2020 see below link.

Valerie Mack Additional Info

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2003

  • July 2003: Jessica Taylor last seen, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan, New York.
  • July 26, 2003: Partial remains of Jessica Taylor found, Manorville, Long Island, New York.
2007

  • July 9, 2007: Maureen Brainard-Barnes last seen, Manhattan, New York.
  • July 2007: A friend of Brainard-Barnes's, Sara Karnes, receives a phone call from a man claiming that he had just seen Brainard-Barnes and that she was alive and staying at a "whorehouse in Queens."
2009

  • July 12, 2009: Melissa Barthelemy last seen at her apartment, 1149 Underhill Ave in the Unionport section of the Bronx, New York.
  • July 17, 2009 – August 26, 2009: Amanda Barthelemy, sister of Melissa Barthelemy, receives a series of "vulgar, mocking and insulting" calls from a man using Melissa Barthelemy's cell phone. There are additional calls on July 23, Aug. 5, Aug. 19 and Aug. 26. The caller eventually tells Amanda Barthelemy that her sister is dead.
2010

  • May 2, 2010: Shannan Gilbert makes a panicked phone call to 911 at 4:51am after fleeing a client's house; she bangs on doors of several neighboring houses and disappears, Oak Beach, Long Island, New York.
  • June 6, 2010: Megan Waterman, 22, who had traveled to Long Island from Maine for sex work, last seen at a motel, Hauppauge, New York.
  • September 2, 2010: Amber Lynn Costello last seen at her residence, West Babylon, New York.
  • December 11, 2010: Remains of Melissa Barthelemy found along Ocean Parkway, Long Island, New York.
  • December 13, 2010: Remains of Megan Waterman, Amber Lynn Costello, and Maureen Brainard-Barnes found along Ocean Parkway, Long Island, New York.
2011

  • March 29, 2011: Further partial remains of Jessica Taylor found along Ocean Parkway,Long Island, New York.
  • April 4, 2011: Remains of Valerie Mack, "Asian Male" and "Baby Doe" (the 16-24-month-old daughter of "Peaches") found in brush area along Ocean Parkway, Long Island, New York.
  • April 11, 2011: Further partial remains of "Peaches" / "Jane Doe No. 3" found near Jones Beach State Park, Long Island, New York.
  • April 11, 2011: Further partial remains of Karen Vergata found, Tobay Beach, Long Island, New York.
  • December 13, 2011: Remains of Shannan Gilbert found in a marsh, Oak Beach, Long Island, New York.
2016

  • July 2016: Shannan Gilbert's sister Sarra murders their mother, Mari.
  • December 2016: "Peaches" and "Jane Doe No. 3" positively identified as the same person.
2020

  • May 2020: Police announce forensic identification of formerly unidentified remains of Valerie Mack.
2023

  • July 2023: Rex Heuermann charged in relation to the murders of Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy, and Amber Costello and named as a suspect in the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.


2024

  • January 2024: Heuermann indicted for murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes
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Bringing forward this timeline as a reminder.
 
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Just getting the victims and dates straight in my head. We have clear gaps in the years notably 2012 onwards.

Karen Vergata missing Feb 14th 1996
Asa E pregnant Feb 1996
"Peaches" discovered in 1997
Baby "Peaches" discovered April 2011
Valerie Mack Spring/Summer 2000
Jessica Taylor missing July 21st 2003
*Maureen Brainard-Barnes July 2007
*Melissa Barthelemy July 2009
Shannan Gilbert May 2010 disc Dec 2011
*Megan Waterman June 2010.
*Amber Costello 2nd Sept 2010
Suspect and vehicle described Sep 2010
Asian male discovered April 2011
Pick-up registered to brother in SC 2012
J. Burke Suffolk Police Chief 2012-2015
R. Harrison Suffolk Police Chief Jan 2022
*Rex H arrest July 2023
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Just bumping this post. So who would the GJ be about other than Karen? Unless it is all those 4 names - Vergata, Mack, Taylor and Gilbert.

There aren't any others right?
 
Tresir said:
I don't know anything about GJs at all. I do know that there are a lot named - maybe a half dozen - and identified including Jessica Taylor, Karen Vergata, Valerie Mack and Shannon Gilbert plus others I cannot remember all the names. There are only two unidentified now - "Peaches" and her toddler and the Asian guy in womens clothes.
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Well they're very secret for one thing. I know that. Yet apparently DA Tierney has come out and said there is one going on yet again. He also said it about the 4th victim before their decision came back (i know the name just drawing a blank right now, Megan Waterman right? Popped as I said that) and then sure enough they came in with an indictment. But NORMALLY such is not shared and they are secret so that alone is odd that he is stating such and I don't know that he should be quite honestly...

It could be one, it could be for all, it could be for investigative purposes and more will come after and he GJ will continue to sit and go on before any indictment on anything at all...

Totally unheard of as a norm in my state/s. I think they may have done a few with a federal trial but that's not the state and NEVER has there been such in our part of the state. RARE, unheard of. And that's why I am not up on them. I know our normal process pretty well. Arrest, DA files charges, arraignment, probable cause, and so on. I also know they have investigative powers and can call for someone to be brought in to be questioned or testify We just heard this happened in Daybell with son Garth Daybell and see it is still pretty secret, we don't know who else was called in, Emma, friends of theirs or the family or of Chad, etc. or what or who.

Kind of weird that Tierney is sharing it or has imo. I mean I think even the Grand Jurors themselves are told and have a right to privacy and no knowledge such is even going on is how it normally is I think...

I'm hoping this is not all some big show for a political year... I have my cynicism... Especially with this case/s and in this area and the history...

I have faith though or try to and not to go there and think something else big is brewing... It also SEEMS to me likely that this time Emma was given notice to make other plans... I don't think they should give her notice so that she does not take or hide anything but it seems likely... Or that they went in when they KNEW she had plans...

I think Vergata is a HUGE likelihood although it could be any. I don't think they'd lump them all at once, I think each would be its own thing...
 
GrandmaBear said:
Well good for you. No sharing for those that can't? I know some about the search as it was reported on before like the finding of a safe I think they said box at first or some such. Had cadaver dogs. And I got a "glimpse" of the start of this one before the paywall popped up.
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copy/paste The emu says he will at times, but doesn't so I'll do it for him :giggling: -

Gilgo case: Police expand Manorville search deeper into woods​

Carrying bags with evidence, Suffolk County police exit a wooded...

Carrying bags with evidence, Suffolk County police exit a wooded area in Manorville where a safe was found on Saturday. Credit: Morgan Campbell
By Grant Parpangrant.parpan@newsday.com@GrantParpanUpdated April 27, 2024 8:33 pm
The police search of Manorville and its surrounding areas continued into a fifth day Saturday, with Suffolk County police and New York State K-9 units searching deeper into the woodlands than they had in previous days as the Gilgo Beach investigation continues to expand to new areas.
Four Suffolk K-9 teams were spotted near the power lines west of Nugent Drive in Calverton not far from the Suffolk County Jail, where suspected Gilgo Beach killer Rex A. Heuermann has been housed since his arrest last July. New York State Police were also spotted south of the Long Island Expressway again, beginning their morning in the woods east of Chapman Boulevard and County Road 111.
This was the second straight day police crossed over the LIE after focusing their efforts the first three on portions of the woods to the north. On Friday, county police also searched woods 20 miles away in North Sea, a hamlet in Southampton Town, at the site of a 1993 unsolved murder.
The lengthy search is part of the Gilgo Beach homicide investigation, sources have told Newsday.
Police and prosecutors have declined to discuss specifics of the cadaver dog search, including what, if anything, has been found related to the case since the multiagency effort began Tuesday.
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"We do not comment on investigative steps while they are underway," read a statement from Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney's office. "We will make further statements when appropriate."
On Saturday afternoon, Suffolk County crime scene investigators removed a safe and other items from a robbery that state police found while patrolling the woods south of Mill Road in Manorville.
A New York State trooper returns to his vehicle with...

A New York State trooper returns to his vehicle with a rake and a shovel in the woods off Mill Road in Manorville on Saturday morning. Credit: Tom Lambui
On Friday evening, an NYPD pickup truck that spent the entire day in the woods returned to the Manorville firehouse and parked in front of the mobile Command Center Suffolk police have had set up on the property for several days. Officers put on rubber gloves and removed several items from a lock box on the truck. It wasn't clear what they brought back.
Police have to date searched much of the woodlands north of the LIE's Manorville exits and south of Middle Country Road, including sections of Calverton, Ridge and even a federal preserve on Brookhaven National Laboratory property in Upton. Manorville itself has more than 6,900 acres of core pine barrens, preserved forestland.
A rural hamlet with all 25 square miles situated in the Central Long Island Pine Barrens, Manorville is where the partial remains of two women named as victims in the Gilgo Beach investigation were found more than 20 years ago.
In November 2000, partial remains of Valerie Mack, a New Jersey native, were found in a wooded area west of Halsey Manor Road near Mill Road.
In 2003, partial remains of Jessica Taylor, who lived for a time in the Bronx, were located about a mile south near the LIE.
Other remains of both women, who had been sex workers, were later found along Ocean Parkway near Gilgo. No arrests have been made in the killings of Taylor and Mack.
Heuermann, an architect from Massapequa Park, was charged in four other Gilgo Beach homicide cases. None of his alleged victims had remains located in Manorville.
 
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