Gilgo Beach Serial Killings

Sandra Costilla was a 28-year-old sex worker from Queens, New York whose partial remains were found along Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach in November 1993 — predating the 2010 discoveries by nearly two decades. Her case remains separate from the 'Gilgo Four' victims, though investigators have examined whether she was also a victim of Rex Heuermann.

Architect charged with murders of 4 Gilgo Beach victims; additional charges added 2024

New York architect arrested in July 2023 as the primary suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings. DNA evidence linked him to multiple victims found near Ocean Parkway on Long Island. He has been charged with killing at least four of the so-called Gilgo Four.

Asian Male Doe is an unidentified individual whose remains were discovered during the investigation into the Gilgo Beach serial killings. His identity and life story remain unknown, highlighting the tragedy of unidentified victims in such cases.

One of the Gilgo Beach victims whose partial remains were found near Ocean Parkway. Her death is part of the Long Island Serial Killer case; Rex Heuermann has been charged in connection with some of the Gilgo Beach murders but Taylor's case remains under investigation.

Valerie Mack was a young woman with dreams and aspirations, known for her vibrant personality and caring nature. She was a beloved daughter and friend, whose life was tragically cut short.

Megan Waterman was a 22-year-old from South Portland, Maine who was reported missing in June 2010 and whose remains were discovered among the Gilgo Four victims along Ocean Parkway, Babylon, New York in December 2010. She had traveled to Long Island to meet clients she found through adult advertising websites.

Maureen Brainard-Barnes was a 25-year-old from Norwich, Connecticut who disappeared in July 2007 and whose skeletal remains were found along Ocean Parkway, Babylon, New York in December 2010, making her one of the original 'Gilgo Four' victims. A mother of two young children, she had worked as an escort she advertised on Craigslist.

Shannan Gilbert was a 24-year-old sex worker from New Jersey who disappeared in Oak Beach, Long Island in May 2010 after calling 911 in distress from a client's home, sparking the discovery of the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Police initially focused on her disappearance separately from the other victims, whose remains were found along Ocean Parkway during the search for Gilbert.

Amber Lynn Costello was a 27-year-old from North Babylon, New York who disappeared in September 2010 and whose remains were found along Ocean Parkway, Babylon in December 2010 as part of the Gilgo Four discovery. She had worked as an escort and advertised her services online.

Melissa Barthelemy was a young woman from the Buffalo area who sought a better life in New York City. She was known for her vibrant personality and aspirations beyond her hometown.

Fire Island Jane Doe is an unidentified female victim whose remains were discovered on Fire Island in 1996. Despite extensive investigations, her identity remains unknown, and she is connected to the Long Island Serial Killer case.