Gilgo Beach serial killings
American serial killer case
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| 2024 | Rex Heuermann was charged with Sandra Costilla's murder based on DNA evidence from hairs found on her body, which matched Heuermann's. |
| 2024 | Rex Heuermann was charged with Sandra Costilla's murder based on DNA evidence from hairs found on her body, which matched Heuermann's. |
| December 17 2024 | Rex Heuermann is indicted by the Suffolk District Attorney's office for the murder of Valerie Mack. |
| December 17 2024 | Rex Heuermann is indicted by the Suffolk District Attorney's office for the murder of Valerie Mack. |
| September 2024 | Female-presenting rendering of the unidentified Asian victim released by police |
| September 2024 | Female-presenting rendering of the unidentified Asian victim released by police |
| June 6 2024 | Heuermann was arraigned and charged with the murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla, expanding the timeline of the case to the early 1990s. |
| June 6 2024 | Heuermann was arraigned and charged with the murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla, expanding the timeline of the case to the early 1990s. |
| January 2024 | Heuermann was charged with the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, becoming the prime suspect in her death. |
| January 2024 | Heuermann was charged with the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, becoming the prime suspect in her death. |
| November 2023 | Dateline NBC aired 'The Hunt for the Gilgo Beach Killer' episode |
| November 2023 | Dateline NBC aired 'The Hunt for the Gilgo Beach Killer' episode |
| September 8 2023 | 48 Hours re-aired their 'Long Island Serial Killer' episode with updated information about the suspect |
| September 8 2023 | 48 Hours re-aired their 'Long Island Serial Killer' episode with updated information about the suspect |
| August 4 2023 | Karen Vergata was publicly revealed as 'Jane Doe No. 7' in an official announcement. |
| August 4 2023 | Karen Vergata was publicly revealed as 'Jane Doe No. 7' in an official announcement. |
| July 2023 | Rex Andrew Heuermann was arrested in Midtown Manhattan and charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello. |
| July 2023 | Rex Andrew Heuermann was arrested in Midtown Manhattan and charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello. |
| January 23 2023 | Rex Heuermann was indicted on additional murder charges in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings. |
| January 23 2023 | Rex Heuermann was indicted on additional murder charges in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings. |
| 2022 | The identity of Karen Vergata as 'Jane Doe No. 7' was established during this year. |
| 2022 | The identity of Karen Vergata as 'Jane Doe No. 7' was established during this year. |
| July 16 2022 | Rex Heuermann was arrested and charged with the murders of three Gilgo Beach victims: Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy, and Amber Costello. |
| July 16 2022 | Rex Heuermann was arrested and charged with the murders of three Gilgo Beach victims: Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy, and Amber Costello. |
| May 13 2022 | Suffolk County Police Department released Gilbert's 911 call recording. |
| May 13 2022 | Suffolk County Police Department released Gilbert's 911 call recording. |
| March 2022 | Authorities began seriously investigating Rex Andrew Heuermann as a suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings after discovering a dark green Chevrolet Avalanche registered in his name was linked to one of the murders by a witness. |
| March 2022 | Authorities began seriously investigating Rex Andrew Heuermann as a suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings after discovering a dark green Chevrolet Avalanche registered in his name was linked to one of the murders by a witness. |
| 2021 | Lifetime television film 'The Long Island Serial Killer: A Mother's Hunt for Justice' was produced |
| 2021 | Lifetime television film 'The Long Island Serial Killer: A Mother's Hunt for Justice' was produced |
| 2020 | Netflix released the film 'Lost Girls' about the case |
| 2020 | Netflix released the film 'Lost Girls' about the case |
| May 29 2020 | Isaac's case was added to the Suffolk County Police Department Gilgo News website. |
| May 29 2020 | Isaac's case was added to the Suffolk County Police Department Gilgo News website. |
| May 28 2020 | Police officially identify the remains as Valerie Mack, confirming her identity and linking her previously unidentified remains. |
| May 28 2020 | Police officially identify the remains as Valerie Mack, confirming her identity and linking her previously unidentified remains. |
| May 6 2020 | The New York State Supreme Court ordered Suffolk County Police to release Gilbert's 911 call recording. |
| May 6 2020 | The New York State Supreme Court ordered Suffolk County Police to release Gilbert's 911 call recording. |
| January 16 2020 | Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart publicly released images of a unique leather belt with the letters 'HM' or 'WH' found at the Gilgo Beach crime scene. The belt was believed to have been handled by the perpetrator and was not owned by any of the victims. Police also launched Gilgonews.com to share investigation updates and solicit tips. |
| January 16 2020 | Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart publicly released images of a unique leather belt with the letters 'HM' or 'WH' found at the Gilgo Beach crime scene. The belt was believed to have been handled by the perpetrator and was not owned by any of the victims. Police also launched Gilgonews.com to share investigation updates and solicit tips. |
| June 2019 | A proposal was made to use genealogy techniques to identify the unidentified Gilgo Beach serial killer victims and potentially the perpetrator. |
| June 2019 | A proposal was made to use genealogy techniques to identify the unidentified Gilgo Beach serial killer victims and potentially the perpetrator. |
| April 16 2018 | Crime Junkie podcast released episode 21 about the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) |
| April 16 2018 | Crime Junkie podcast released episode 21 about the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) |
| September 2017 | Bittrolff was sentenced to consecutive 25-year terms for the murders of Rita Tangredi and Colleen McNamee. |
| September 2017 | Bittrolff was sentenced to consecutive 25-year terms for the murders of Rita Tangredi and Colleen McNamee. |
| September 12 2017 | Suffolk County prosecutor Robert Biancavilla suggested that John Bittrolff may have committed some of the Gilgo Beach murders, noting similarities between Bittrolff's known murders and the Gilgo Beach crime scenes. |
| September 12 2017 | Suffolk County prosecutor Robert Biancavilla suggested that John Bittrolff may have committed some of the Gilgo Beach murders, noting similarities between Bittrolff's known murders and the Gilgo Beach crime scenes. |
| May 2017 | Bittrolff was convicted of the murders of Rita Tangredi and Colleen McNamee. |
| May 2017 | Bittrolff was convicted of the murders of Rita Tangredi and Colleen McNamee. |
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