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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

Friday, May 22

Only in NewsdayHer disappearance on LI led to a serial killer manhunt. 16 years later, questions persist about how she died.

Shannan Gilbert's death was ruled accidental, but the lawyer who represents her estate maintains she was murdered, and wants the case reopened.

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Former Suffolk top cop details Gilgo serial killer probe in new book

Only in NewsdayJudge orders new DNA test for suspect in 'Peaches' case

Only in NewsdayHow Gilgo Beach task force built case against Rex Heuermann

Rex Heuermann's 4-day killing ritual detailed in documentary

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Only in NewsdayJudge orders new DNA test for suspect in 'Peaches' case

'I think he was done': DA describes how plea was reached with Gilgo Beach serial killer

'Nobody really wants to talk about it:' Quiet returns to Gilgo serial killer's home, victims' burial ground

How the Gilgo serial killer case unfolded

Only in NewsdayWho is the LI judge presiding over the Gilgo Beach killings case?

Ex-wife of accused Gilgo serial killer has 'not been involved' in decision to plead guilty

First in NewsdayAlleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann expected to plead guilty to 8th homicide, source says

Breaking NewsDA to hold news conference Wednesday after anticipated guilty plea from alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann

First in NewsdaySon of Gilgo Beach victim sues accused serial killer Rex Heuermann, family over mother's death

Only in NewsdayWhy would Rex Heuermann plead guilty to Gilgo Beach killings? Experts point to strategies.

First in NewsdaySuffolk DA takes 'wait and see' approach in potential guilty plea by suspected Gilgo Beach killer

First in NewsdayRex Heuermann expected to plead guilty in Gilgo killings

First in NewsdayAccused Gilgo Beach serial killer skips court hearing over health concerns

First in NewsdaySuspected Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann contacted sex workers hundreds of times, viewed sadistic killings of women online, DA says

Only in NewsdayDisgraced ex-Suffolk police chief willing to cooperate in case against accused Gilgo killer, attorney says

Only in NewsdayInvestigators in Gilgo Beach case eyeing microbial DNA analysis to help identify Asian victim, DA says

Attorney: Suspect in killing of Gilgo Beach victim once known as 'Peaches' had 'nothing to do with it'

First in NewsdayAccused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's defense filing sheds new light into first 24 hours in custody

First in NewsdaySuspect in killing of Gilgo Beach victim 'Peaches' pleads not guilty to murder charge

Only in NewsdaySuspect in killing of Gilgo victim 'Peaches' to be arraigned on murder indictment, sources say

Only in NewsdaySon of man charged with murder of Gilgo Beach victim says father is innocent

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

First in NewsdayNew DNA techniques help lead to arrest in killing of Gilgo Beach case victim known as 'Peaches'

First in NewsdaySources: Man charged with murder in death of Gilgo Beach victim known as 'Peaches'

Only in NewsdayEstate of woman associated with Gilgo Beach homicide investigation can move ahead with lawsuit, judge rules

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

Prime Video Gilgo docuseries promises 'unprecedented access'

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

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

Only in NewsdayMurder case against accused Gilgo Beach serial killer is ready for trial, court paper says

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

Only in NewsdayWhat to know about Gilgo Beach killings DNA ruling

Judge allows DNA evidence to be used at Gilgo Beach killings trial

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer back in court in anticipation of judge's ruling in hair DNA evidence

Suffolk prosecutors argue DNA analysis in case of accused Gilgo serial killer Rex Heuermann case is valid science

First in NewsdayDefense in Gilgo serial killer case: Prosecution's DNA analysis shouldn't be presented at trial

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'Absolutely reopen the entire investigation'

Her death was ruled accidental, but the lawyer who represents her estate maintains Gilbert was murdered and wants the case reopened. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHer disappearance on LI led to a serial killer manhunt. 16 years later, questions persist about how she died.

'He would just stare at me'

How investigators cracked the Gilgo Beach murders case

'We just kept following each lead, each piece of evidence'

'It was such a monumental important day'

'It gives a lot more context and clarity'

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