Unraveled LISK Ep.35: Peaches and Baby Doe Identified
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May 14, 2025 Joe Giacalone, a retired NYPD Sergeant and former commanding officer of the Bronx Cold Case Squad, shares his insights on the Long Island Serial Killer case. He reveals the recently identified victims, Peaches and Baby Doe, discussing their heartbreaking stories and how DNA technology played a crucial role. The conversation also uncovers the hidden knowledge law enforcement has had about key suspects and the ongoing intricacies of the Heuermann case, highlighting the emotional and procedural challenges in solving cold cases.
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Peaches and Baby Doe Identified
- After nearly 28 years, victims nicknamed Peaches and Baby Doe have been identified as Tanya Denise Jackson and her daughter Tatiana Marie Dykes.
- Their identification involved FBI genetic genealogy and confirmed Tanya was a U.S. Army veteran and single mother living in Brooklyn in 1997.
Discovery of Peaches' Torso
- In 1997, a fisher found Peaches' torso in a sealed green Rubbermaid container at Hempstead Lake State Park.
- The tattoo of a heart-shaped peach with a bite identified her as 'Peaches.'
Military Service Explains Life Moves
- Tanya's military service explains her moves across multiple states before settling in Brooklyn.
- She became pregnant during service and left the Army shortly before her daughter's birth.