"The search for missing sex worker Shannan Gilbert in 2010 led to the grisly discovery of 10 other bodies on a stretch of beach along the island's South Shore."
"New York City architect Rex Heuermann was first charged with the murders of three women whose bodies were found covered in burlap in December 2010."
"In June 2024, the case took an even more shocking turn when Heuermann was charged with the murders of two more women, including one dating back to 1993."
The Gilgo Beach murders are a pivotal homicide investigation in Long Island's history, beginning with the search for Shannan Gilbert in 2010. This search led to the discovery of 10 bodies, including the 'Gilgo Four'—Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, and Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Architect Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023 and charged with their murders. The case expanded in 2024 with additional charges for two more victims, including one from 1993. The investigation spans over two decades and involves multiple locations on Long Island.
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