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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 1H 26M

Inside the Long Island Serial Killer Case and ID'ing of Victims

from True Crime News · host Joel Waldman

The Long Island Serial Killer Case involves years of investigation, heartbreaking victim stories, and a long search for answers. In this episode, we go inside the Long Island Serial Killer Case and examine how investigators worked to identify victims, connect evidence, and piece together what happened. What breakthroughs helped bring names and identities to victims in the Long Island Serial Killer Case, and what questions remain? Key Points: Inside the Long Island Serial Killer Case How investigators worked to identify victims The importance of DNA and forensic evidence How investigators connected victims and cases Breakthroughs that helped move the investigation forward The challenges of identifying unknown victims What unanswered questions remain today The Long Island Serial Killer Case continues to generate major true crime news as investigators work to bring answers and justice to victims and their families. We explore the investigation, victim identification process, and evidence while separating confirmed facts from theories and speculation. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, cold cases, and real crime stories, giving a voice to victims and examining the cases that still demand answers.#LongIslandSerialKiller #GilgoBeach #RexHeuermann Support #STS ❤️ Become a patron 👉 Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor #STSNation, Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime… New York police appear to have cracked a 13 year old case … Accused Long Island Serial Killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court again this past Tuesday. Heuermann was charged with murder in the deaths of three of the 11 victims whose bodies piled up on Suffolk County’s Gilgo Beach beginning in 2010. Just last week, another victim, Karen Vergata was identified. The question is how after all these years? #BestGuests: Kristen Mittelman is the Chief Development Officer of Othram Inc., a biometrics company using DNA sequencing and genomics to advance human identification. Dr. Mittelman received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Baylor College of Medicine. In 2021, Dr. Mittelman joined Othram to help bridge their life-changing technologies with the appropriate Federal, State and private funding opportunities in order to more quickly create a safer and more just world for all of us. Lisa Ribacoff is the Manager of International Investigative Group, Ltd., Credibility Assessment Division with offices in New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Beverly Hills, Boca Raton, FL, and London. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Polygraph Association and is President of the New York State Polygraph Examiners Association. Ms. Ribacoff is currently being featured on both FUSE Media’s “Lie Detector”, and Vanity Fair’s “Tell the Truth” series which shows her administering polygraph demonstrations to various celebrities in the entertainment industry. Previously, she had been featured on MTV’s “Guy Code”, VH1’s “Love and Hip Hop”, World Wrestling Federation TV’s “Edge and Christian Show”, Fox 5’s GoodDay NY, The Rachael Ray Show, The Jeremy Kyle Show, The Bill Cunningham Show, Dr. Oz Show and various radio stations.   Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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