What began as a desperate hunt for Shannan Gilbert in the marshes near Gilgo Beach became, in three astonishing days in December 2010, the unmasking of a possible serial killer. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.  Credit: Newsday/A. J. Singh; File Footage; Photo Credit: SCPD

'We had absolutely no idea what happened to her' What began as a desperate hunt for Shannan Gilbert in the marshes near Gilgo Beach became, in three astonishing days in December 2010, the unmasking of a possible serial killer. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

Long Islanders' Favorites

More Long Island Stories

Sighting of ICE van in police parking lot sows fear, but police say they're not collaborating in arrests
2m read
'This is the real deal': Riverhead breaks ground on town square project
3m read
Nassau violates ICE agreement, detaining hundreds longer than legal limit, data shows
3m read
Follow these tips to prepare and stay safe for LI snowstorms
2m read
Blakeman's challenge: No LI native has ever become governor
4m read
Bojangles, Panera plans for Farmingville eateries move forward
2m read
How impacted residents can get a payment — averaging $11,000 — from Suffolk sewer settlement
3m read
Chipotle Mexican Grill to open 1 in Suffolk, 2 in Nassau next year
1m read
Rubio's change in official typeface stirs font of controversy
3m read
Islip Town considers rolling out more food trucks
2m read
Corruption case against ex-gubernatorial aide headed to jury
1m read
DWI charges for SUV driver in Atlantic Beach crash, police say
1m read
'They have outgrown the space': Dirty Taco seeks town's OK to expand
1m read
Islip considers lifting ban on town officials in party posts
2m read
New Long Island restaurants to try in 2025
27m read
DA: Man used sulfuric acid to attack girlfriend
1m read
How NYS bill would crack down on drugged drivers
3m read
Holiday homes to visit across Long Island
1m read
NYC developer prepares application for $100M mixed-use housing project near LIRR station
1m read
Glen Cove officials ban pot smoking in public
2m read
SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months

ACT NOWSALE ENDS SOON | CANCEL ANYTIME