LISK: Long Island Serial Killer

Even after former Suffolk County Police Chief, James Burke, was gone, the investigation into the Gilgo 4 murders and others was hampered by other members of the department. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with Gus Garcia-Roberts, author of "Jimmy The King", about his research into how and why members of SCPD and the District Attorney's office prevented the use of valuable leads and other evidence from be...

With the arrest of Rex Heuermann, attention has been focused on why law enforcement officials didn't make an arrest earlier. Suffolk County Police were in possession of information for nearly a decade that would help identify Heuermann, but a number of officials within the department refused to facilitate the use of the leads, both internally and by the FBI. Author Gus Garcia-Roberts, author of "J...

After the arrest of Rex Heuermann on July 14th, law enforcement officials descended on his Massapequa Park home to search for additional evidence. Sonar, probes and excavators were used to dig up the Heuermann's backyard while inside the house, a large number of materials were meticulously labeled and carted away. Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, speak to a former homicide...

The arrest of Rex Heuermann brought immense relief to those who knew the case and had been deeply affected by it. However, his arrest also prompted a whole new set of questions that the public wants answered. Where did Heuermann murder the women? Are there more bodies out there that authorities don't know about? What does law enforcement know that they haven't shared? Host, Chris Mass, speaks with...

In order to arrest Rex Heuermann in connection with at least 3 of the murders in the "Gilgo 4" case, law enforcement officials first had to gather and analyze massive amounts of information. From gathering internet search records to comparing the location of cellphones and gathering DNA from a discarded slice of pizza, officials knew that they would need a mountain of evidence before they took Rex...

Since four bodies were initially discovered on Gilgo Beach more than a decade ago, their killer has eluded law enforcement...until now. Rex Heuermann, from Massapequa Park, Long Island, was taken into custody on July 14th in connection with the death of three sex workers. He is also the primary suspect in the death of a fourth woman and perhaps many more. Host, Chris Mass, who chronicled the grues...

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BONUS: Bear Brodsky lived with Amber Costello, the last known victim of LISK, and Dave Schaller in the house on America Avenue in Babylon, Long Island. Bear talks about their struggles with drug addiction, Amber's caring personality, the dangers of doing incalls and outcalls. Bear also looks at a series of photographs of men who are tied to the LISK case and recalls which ones look familiar as peo...

BONUS: Bear Brodsky lived with LISK victim, Amber Costello, and Dave Schaller on America Avenue in Babylon, Long Island. After Bear met Amber in a rehab program, she invited him to move into the house she shared with Dave. Bear recalls stories of Amber's generous and loving nature along with their shared struggles with addiction. Bear also talks about Amber's entry into sex work, how she navigated...

The Suffolk County Police Department released Shannan Gilbert's 911 call she after more than 12 years. The call and the ensuing search for Shannan would lead police to the discovery of "The Gilgo 4" and 6 more bodies whose deaths have been attributed to the Long Island Serial Killer. Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, play excerpts of the call and offer contextual insights in...

The Long Island-area homicide detective from Season 2 chats with Senior Producer Shannon McGarvey about what it actually takes for law enforcement to process mountains of backlogged DNA, solve cold cases, and the best way for the public to submit tips.  SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LISK and use code LISK to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. Learn more about...

Long Island radio personality and politico, Frank MacKay, speak with Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, about the Suffolk County Police Department's attempts to impede the LISK investigation along with a host of topics involving the sordid business of Suffolk County politics. Part 2 of 2. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LISK and use code LISK to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE...

Long Island radio personality and politico, Frank MacKay, speak with Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, about the Suffolk County Police Department's attempts to impede the LISK investigation along with a host of topics involving the sordid business of Suffolk County politics. Part 1 of 2. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LISK and use code LISK to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE...

BONUS: LISK podcast Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, speaks with the anonymous creator of GilgoCase.com, who talks about the genesis of their site, web sleuthing, online best practices, and more.  SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LISK and use code LISK to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suffolk County PD won't confirm the presence of DNA evidence yet any genetic material could undoubtedly help solve the LISK case. Since the first victims were discovered on Gilgo Beach a decade ago, there have been vast advancements in the cataloguing and use of DNA. So, why has genetic sequencing not provided any definitive leads on LISK's identity? Learn from experts Cece Moore and Dr Libby John...

Even though the Suffolk County Police Department identified behavioral and physical traits of LISK, why has there been virtually zero progress in finding the killer for over a decade? Despite knowing these indicators, along with gruesome information provided by medical examiners, SCPD either knowingly or unwittingly hasn't been able to advance the case. Learn what techniques from 10 years ago were...

A combination of new techniques, tried and true methodologies and competent investigation are at the core of identifying LISK's character profile. A panel of criminologists describe what specific behavior, exhibited through what we know from the LISK case, says about the killer as a person. Or could LISK potentially be more than one person? Is the nature in which bodies were dumped off Ocean Parkw...

Host Chris Mass speaks with the Oak Beach Drifter, an anonymous figure, who lived with Joe Brewer. The OBD recalls Brewer's questionable behavior and lifestyle choices along with Brewer's claim of an "Ace up his sleeve" if the situation ever called for it. Plus, Chris speaks with renowned criminologist, Dr Kim Rossmo, and forensic psychologist, Dr Jacqueline Sebire, about the power and limitations...

The grim discovery of bodies along Ocean Parkway then leaves investigators with the task of trying to figure out the victims identities. DNA provides the most concrete results but collecting and analyzing DNA has been and still is a time-consuming process that requires cooperation and even luck. And in the case of Suffolk County Police, common scientific sense appears to show their presumptions ab...

While the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) was searching for missing sex worker, Shannan Gilbert, it was suddenly faced with the deaths of four more women - the Gilgo 4 - whose dismembered remains were discovered alongside Long Island's Ocean Parkway. Along the way the SCPD committed a series of blunders and procedural missteps, some of which are questionable, which resulted in a botched in...

A meticulously compiled file containing photos, maps and other records points to one person as a highly credible LISK suspect. Listen as a local law enforcement official explains which relevant details make this suspect worth investigating further and what he plans to do about it. Meanwhile others who were close to the investigation from Day ONE explain why the Suffolk County Police Department eit...

In Season 2 of "LISK: Long Island Serial Killer - The Search for Answers", host Chris Mass peels back the layers of what is fact and what is fiction in the LISK case. In hearing from family and friends of victims, criminologists, DNA experts, law enforcement and others, listeners will have misconceptions corrected, lingering questions answered and learn what new methods are moving the case forward...

Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, respond to listeners questions about the LISK case. From the recent discovery of a new potential LISK victim to various theories about LISK's methodologies, they share information and insights gathered over the years. Special thanks to everyone who sent in their questions about this yet-to-be solved string of murders. (Part 2 of 2) Please re...

Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, respond to listeners questions about the LISK case. From the recent discovery of a new potential LISK victim to various theories about LISK's methodologies, they share information and insights gathered over the years. Special thanks to everyone who sent in their questions about this yet-to-be solved string of murders. (Part 1 of 2) Please re...