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LISK: Long Island Serial Killer

by Mopac Audio & Glassbox Media

The LISK (Long Island Serial Killer) investigation began in May 2010 with the disappearance of sex worker Shannan Gilbert. In the following months, Suffolk County Police uncovered human remains from nine more murders, including those of the "Gilgo 4", all sex workers whose bodies were disposed of similarly. After years of virtually no new developments, Suffolk County Police arrested Rex Heuermann in connection with the murder of at least 3 victims. DNA evidence, cellphone records and witness accounts of a Chevrolet Avalanche truck all led to police zeroing in on Heuermann. As prosecutors prepare for the upcoming trial, details and accounts of Heuermann's life and behavior continue to be uncovered. Inspired by the New York Times best-selling book "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery", follow the series as it’s told through previously unheard interviews with family members, friends, police officers, government officials and others whose lives were touched

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Episodes

  1. S3: New Evidence Raises Questions

    On June 6th, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced that DNA tied alleged murderer, Rex Heuermann, to the murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. The disturbing implication of Heuermann's involvement in their murders also raised questions about another convicted killer from Long...

  2. S3: New Victims Tied to Rex Heuermann

    The Suffolk County District Attorney's office recently announced that DNA-based evidence ties Rex Heuermann to the deaths of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, discuss the Superseding Bail Application document that details much of the...

  3. Re-release: Amber

    The fourth body discovered during the Suffolk County's search for Shannan Gilbert was that of Amber Costello. Mopac Audio is rereleasing this episode from Season 1 as a reminder of who these victims were, the families they left behind and the harrowing circumstances that potentially led to their...

  4. Re-release: Maureen and Megan

    Revisit the stories of Maureen Brainard-Barnes and Megan Waterman. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney, DNA ties Megan's death to Rex Heuermann and is also believed to connect him to Maureen's as well. The episode (S1, Ep4) recalls the lives of the two young women as told by their...

  5. Re-release: Melissa

    In an attempt to avoid speculation while Rex Heuermann sits in the Suffolk County correctional facility, Mopac Audio invites listeners to revisit the story of Melissa Barthelemy. The episode is being re-released in an effort to maintain awareness of the victims while the Suffolk County District...

  6. Re-release: Shannan - Part 2

    (Part 2) Revisit the disappearance and subsequent search for Shannan Gilbert that would eventually lead to the discovery of the Gilgo 4 and other victims bodies on Long Island. Mopac Audio is re-releasing two episodes that focus on the events leading up to Shannan's disappearance and the turmoil...

  7. Re-release: Shannan - Part 1

    (Part 1) Revisit the disappearance and subsequent search for Shannan Gilbert that would eventually lead to the discovery of the Gilgo 4 and other victims bodies on Long Island. Mopac Audio is re-releasing two episodes that focus on the events leading up to Shannan's disappearance and the turmoil...

  8. Introducing: What Was That Like

    Check out an episode of the podcast "What Was That Like". Hosted by Chris Johnson, each episode features a personal account from a different person's life who has survivd a life-altering and, often times traumatic experience. In this episode, Kat talks about her introduction at an early age to…

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  9. S3 Ep21: Rex's Wife Attends a PreTrial Hearing; Reporter Mary Murphy Was There

    When alleged Gilgo 4 Killer, Rex Heuermann, recently appeared at a pretrial hearing, his wife, Asa Ellerup, was in the gallery. Flanked by cameras, Asa Ellerup has apparently agreed to participate in a docu-series for an undisclosed amount of money. Pix 11's Mary Murphy was in the courtroom and…

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  10. S3 Ep20: A Shocking Press Conference - Speaking with Reporter Mary Murphy

    A Long Island press conference on October 18th featured lawyer, John Ray, and Suffolk County Police Commissioner, Rodney Harrison, sharing information from several sworn affidavits by people who claimed to have had contact with Rex Heuermann. John Ray also shared that the affidavits reference...

  11. Listen Now: New Podcast "Ghost Story"

    Tristan Redman is a journalist who doesn’t believe in ghosts. But weird things happened in his teenage bedroom – weirder than normal. When, years later, he discovers subsequent occupants of his family home say they have been visited by the ghost of a faceless woman, he’s curious. It just so…

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  12. S3 Ep19: Commissioner Rodney Harrison Speaks

    Suffolk County Police Commissioner, Rodney Harrison, was responsible for the creation of the Gilgo Beach task force which ultimately led to the arrest of alleged killer Rex Heuermann. Commissioner Harrison speaks with host, Chris Mass, about his work in taking over the Commissioner role; the...

  13. S3 Ep18: Reporter Mary Murphy In the Courthouse

    On September 27th, the alleged Gilgo 4 Killer, Rex Heuermann, appeared at a pretrial hearing at the Suffolk County Courthouse in Riverhead, Long Island. Pix 11 News Reporter, Mary Murphy, sat down with host, Chris Mass, to talk about what she saw and heard from Rex, his attorney, Michael Brown…

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  14. S3 Ep17: What Makes A Psychopath? (Part 2)

    Continuing the conversation with forensic psychologists Dr Shiloh and Dr Scott, the hosts of the "LA Not So Confidential" podcast. They speak with host, Chris Mass, about how traits of different personality disorders relate to alleged Gilgo 4 killer, Rex Heuermann. Dr Shiloh and Dr Scott cite...

  15. S3 Ep16: What Makes A Psychopath? (Part 1)

    With alleged Gilgo 4 killer, Rex Heuermann, due back in court on September 27th, the hosts of the true crime podcast "LA Not So Confidential", Dr Shiloh and Dr Scott, sit down with host, Chris Mass, to discuss what goes into diagnosing someone as a psychopath. The process entails factors that are...

  16. Listen Now: The Apology Line

    For fifteen years you could call a private number in Manhattan and anonymously apologize for anything. It was called The Apology Line. This is the story of the phone line and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers...

  17. S3 Ep15: DNA and Rex's Arrest

    When Rex Heuermann was arrested in connection with the Gilgo 4 murders, Suffolk County Law Enforcement explained how DNA corroborated evidence they'd gathered along Ocean Parkway. One important distinction, in comparison with some cases, was the use of mitochondrial DNA which differs from nuclear...

  18. S3 Ep14: A LISK Reporter Shares Info (Part 2)

    The conversation continues between journalist Mary Murphy and host, Chris Mass, about what she's seen and heard about Rex Heuermann's case from people like Suffolk County Police Department's, Rodney Harrison. Murphy also discusses several cold cases that have a resemblance to the Gilgo 4 murders...

  19. S3 Ep13: A LISK Reporter Shares Info (Part 1)

    Mary Murphy is one of the New York area's most seasoned reporters and has followed the LISK case since the Gilgo 4 victims were found. Murphy speaks with host, Chris Mass, about what she's seen and heard about Rex Heuermann; identifying other bodies that were found on Ocean Parkway; what's being...

  20. S3 Ep12: A Missing Body in South Carolina

    In 2017, Julia Ann Bean disappeared from Sumter County, South Carolina, and was never seen again. After the arrest of Rex Heuermann in New York, Cameron Bean, the daughter of Julia Ann, told authorities that she recognized Heuermann as the last person she saw with her mother. Cameron also said…

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  21. S3 Ep11: Legal Steps Against Rex

    Legal pundit, Tanya Acker, outlines what steps are being taken by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney to build an airtight case against Rex Heuermann. Tanya speaks with host, Chris Mass, about what strategies will most likely be employed by the legal teams, nuances of the discovery...

  22. S3 Ep10: Talking with Suffolk County's Sheriff

    Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr oversees the Suffolk County jail that currently holds Rex Heuermann as he awaits trial for the murders of 3 women who were part of the Gilgo 4 whose bodies were discovered more than a decade ago on Long Island. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with Sheriff Toulon about what...

  23. S3 Ep9: "The Killing Season" Team (Part 2)

    More from Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills covered the Gilgo 4 murders in their series "The Killing Season" along with other notable cases involving the deaths of sex workers. They share their thoughts around the arrest of Rex Heuermann, the work of the Suffolk County Police Department and where the...

  24. S3 Ep8: "The Killing Season" Team (Part 1)

    Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills covered the Gilgo 4 murders in their series "The Killing Season" along with other notable cases involving the deaths of sex workers. They share their thoughts around the arrest of Rex Heuermann, the work of the Suffolk County Police Department and where the case is...

  25. S3 Ep7: "Lost Girls" Author Speaks

    The recent news media has intensely focused on alleged murderer Rex Heuermann and his family following his arrest. However, remembering the lives of the women whose bodies were found on Gilgo Beach is just as important, if not more so. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with author Robert Kolker whose book...

  26. S3 Ep6: Blocked Investigation (Part 2)

    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...

  27. S3 Ep5: Blocked Investigation (Part 1)

    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...

  28. S3 Ep4: The Hunt for Evidence

    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…

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  29. S3 Ep3: The Case Against Rex (Part 2)

    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...

  30. S3 Ep2: The Case Against Rex (Part 1)

    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...

  31. S3 Ep1: LISK CAUGHT?

    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...

  32. Uncover America’s Unknown Serial Killer with Dark Valley

    We’re dropping an extra episode to introduce you to a new podcast series called Dark Valley. This investigative true-crime series covers America’s unknown serial killer, told through the lens of their only surviving victim. After listening to episode #1 of Dark Valley, stream episode #2 on the…

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  33. New Series: "The Fall Line"

    Check out the new 3-part series "The Fall Line" that dives into the cold case of Chairo Garibay Ferreyra. In 2005, the 20-year old woman disappeared in Olivehurst, CA, and only after a 5-week search did authorities make a grim discovery. No arrest has ever been made. To hear the rest of Chairo’s...

  34. BONUS: Part 2 - Bear Brodsky, the housemate of LISK victim, Amber Costello

    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...

  35. BONUS: Part 1 - Bear Brodsky, the housemate of LISK victim, Amber Costello

    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…

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  36. UPDATE: Shannan Gilbert's 911 Call Finally Released

    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...

  37. INTERVIEW: Talking LISK with a Detective

    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...

  38. INTERVIEW: The LISK Cover Up with Frank MacKay (Part 2)

    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....

  39. INTERVIEW: The LISK Cover Up with Frank MacKay (Part 1)

    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....

  40. INTERVIEW: GilgoCase.com Creator

    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...

  41. S2 Ep7: Is the LISK Case Solvable? (Part 2)

    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…

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  42. S2 Ep6: Is the LISK Case Solvable? (Part 1)

    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...

  43. S2 Ep5: Profiling LISK

    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...

  44. S2 Ep4: The Oak Beach Drifter

    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...

  45. S2 Ep3: Who Were They and How Did They Get There?

    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....

  46. S2 Ep2: A Botched Investigation

    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...

  47. S2 Ep1: A Suspect & Mistakes Made

    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…

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  48. Season 2 Trailer - "LISK: The Search for Answers"

    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...

  49. New Q&A Update (Part 2)

    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...

  50. New Q&A Update (Part 1)

    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...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The LISK (Long Island Serial Killer) investigation began in May 2010 with the disappearance of sex worker Shannan Gilbert. In the following months, Suffolk County Police uncovered human remains from nine more murders, including those of the "Gilgo 4", all sex workers whose bodies were disposed of similarly. After years of virtually no new developments, Suffolk County Police arrested Rex Heuermann in connection with the murder of at least 3 victims. DNA evidence, cellphone records and witness accounts of a Chevrolet Avalanche truck all led to police zeroing in on Heuermann. As prosecutors prepare for the upcoming trial, details and accounts of Heuermann's life and behavior continue to be uncovered.

Inspired by the New York Times best-selling book "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery", follow the series as it’s told through previously unheard interviews with family members, friends, police officers, government officials and others whose lives were touched

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Mopac Audio & Glassbox Media

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