Serial Killers

Long Island Serial Killer: The Gilgo Beach Murders (with Robert Kolker)

Feb 26, 2024
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Robert Kolker
Robert Kolker, a journalist and author of 'Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery,' delves into the haunting Gilgo Beach murders. He discusses the recent arrest of Rex Heuermann and the emotional toll on the families over 16 years. Kolker highlights the neglect faced by sex workers and the societal indifference surrounding the victims. He also sheds light on the personal stories of the Gilgo Four, emphasizing the need for empathy in tragedy and the systemic failures in police investigations, particularly related to the disappearance of Shannon Gilbert.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
The Search for Maureen: Unraveling the Gilgo Four Mystery
02:35 • 4min
3
Echoes of Grief: The Untold Stories of Gilgo Beach Victims
06:07 • 16min
4
Families United in Grief Amid Ongoing Mystery
22:01 • 4min
5
Unraveling the Long Island Serial Killer Case
26:01 • 5min
6
Secrets and Silence at Oak Beach
31:26 • 3min
7
Unraveling the Gilgo Beach Murders
34:00 • 11min
8
The Importance of Safe Reporting and Valuing Victims
45:27 • 3min