LISK: Long Island Serial Killer S1 Ep1: Shannan - Part 1
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Mar 11, 2020 Explore the chilling mystery of the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert, an escort who vanished in Long Island. Learn about her background, transition in the escort business, and a complex situation with a client named Joe Brewer. Follow the police response, concerned boyfriend, and the delayed investigation into her disappearance.
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Terrified Knock On A Neighbor's Door
- On May 1, 2010 Shannan Gilbert fled a house in Oak Beach screaming that men were trying to kill her and vanished soon after.
- Neighbor Gus Colletti found her frantic at his door but she ran away when police were mentioned and was never seen again.
Work, Relationship, And Financial Pressure
- Shannan worked as an escort and met driver Alex Diaz while they both worked for an agency before dating and moving in together.
- After the agency collapsed she briefly tried conventional work but returned to escorting to cover bills.
Pioneering Smartphone Escort Work
- Shannan used Craigslist/Backpage and an expensive iPhone to post ads directly, cutting out agencies and increasing her income.
- Michael Pack and Alex recall she pioneered smartphone-based self-posting for escorts in 2010.