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Shannan Gilbert's family files wrongful-death suit

Originally published: November 15, 2012 1:04 PM
Updated: November 15, 2012 9:29 PM
By ANDREW SMITH  andrew.smith@newsday.com

John Ray, attorney for Mari Gilbert, mother of

John Ray, attorney for Mari Gilbert, mother of Gilgo Beach murder victim Shannan Gilbert, has announced a civil suit against Dr. C. Peter Hackett, the last person to see Shannan alive. Videojournalist: James Carbone (Nov. 15, 2012) (November 15, 2012 5:17 PM)

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Two and a half years after Shannan Gilbert died in the swamp of Gilgo Beach, her mother has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the last man known to have seen her alive, claiming he drugged her against her will, then let her leave in a helpless condition.

It was the disappearance and search for Gilbert, 24, a prostitute from Jersey City, that led to the discoveries of 10 bodies dumped...

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