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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.

A son is now facing charges after a fatal stabbing at a Plainedge deli. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Son accused of fatally stabbing parents

A man and woman were found dead at A&A Italian Deli & Pizza in Plainedge. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'I stabbed my parents'

Andrew Dykes, 66, of Tampa, was indicted on a murder charge in Nassau County on Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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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.

LIers, investigators still haunted by the discovery of human remains near Gilgo Beach 15 years ago this week

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Shannan Gilbert's 2010 disappearance sparked a massive search and led to the discovery of 10 sets of human remains.

Estate of woman associated with Gilgo Beach homicide investigation can move ahead with lawsuit, judge rules

A judge ordered the testing following requests by twice-convicted killer John Bittrolff, who had sought to have his murder convictions overturned.

Suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann's DNA not a match to 1994 murder scene, ME rules

The judge also determined for the second time that nuclear DNA evidence in the case will be admissible at trial.

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer to face single trial for all 7 alleged killings, judge rules

Rex A. Heuermann, 62, of Massapequa Park, was first arrested in July 2023 and has pleaded not guilty to multiple first and second-degree murder charges in the killings of seven women.

Judge presiding over Gilgo Beach killings case expected to make key rulings on number of trials, DNA evidence today

Prosecutors in the Rex Heuermann case turned over a list of 7,000 people who "may have evidence or information relevant" to the charges.

Murder case against accused Gilgo Beach serial killer is ready for trial, court paper says

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said his investigators would examine whether it could be used to help solve the hundreds of other cold cases in Suffolk County.

Gilgo Beach killings: Cutting-edge DNA technology can be used to solve other cold cases, experts say

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Kevin McDonald was sentenced in the rape of a 14-year-old Patchogue girl who went missing for 25 days last year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'He took full responsibility for what transpired'

Kacy Corso, 33, pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the fatal stabbing of her ex-boyfriend at the Stony Brook Yacht Club last month. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI woman pleads not guilty in fatal stabbing

Jacob McMillan, of Baldwin, is accused of killing 19-year-old Amira McCleod at a Hempstead house party last month. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Baldwin man charged in Hempstead killing

Ex-Suffolk police officer George Trimigliozzi on Monday was sentenced to two years in prison for managing brothels in Holbrook and West Babylon. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We do not stand for corruption'

Suffolk County police say that a 17-year-old Nesconset teen fatally shot his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'No domestic history between the two of them'

Michael Stallone, of Floral Park, was convicted of child endangerment and acquitted of assault for slapping a girl at a youth soccer game. NewsdayTV's Amy McGorry has more.

The 44-year-old slapped an 11-year-old

Fourteen people have been charged with stealing cellphones in a "porch piracy" ring in Suffolk County. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'They would be there waiting for it'

The Nassau County Police Department on Monday identified 19-year-old Amira McCleod as the victim of a deadly shooting Saturday night at a Hempstead house party. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Victim ID'd in Hempstead shooting

Tamara Mayorga-Wong, 57, of Westhampton Beach, was released on $50,000 bond during an arraignment on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI mail carrier charged

Keith Bush was a 17-year-old junior at Bellport High School when Suffolk authorities charged him with killing Sherese Watson, 14, after a late-night house party in North Bellport. For the past 44 years, Keith Bush has claimed he was an innocent man, ever since he was accused and convicted of the 1975 Suffolk County sex-related murder.

Proving Innocence: The Story of Keith Bush

Jeffrey Mackey, 40, will be sentenced to 22 years in state prison for second-degree murder. His girlfriend, Alexis Nieves, 35, will serve 11 years for manslaughter. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

22 years for Mackey, 11 years for Nieves

Jonathan Braun, of Lawrence, was sentenced to more than 2 years in prison for violating terms of his release. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'He had continued to violate the law'

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