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Lives Stolen: These Are 7 Names Behind Gilgo Beach Murder Indictment Lives Stolen: These Are 7 Names Behind Gilgo Beach Murder Indictment
Lives Stolen: These Are 7 Names Behind Gilgo Beach Murder Indictment As accused serial killer Rex Heuermann faces his seventh murder charge, the stories of his alleged victims – young women whose lives were tragically and violently cut short – offer a haunting reminder of the human toll behind the Gilgo Beach case. Here’s a closer look at the seven victims named in the indictment: Melissa Barthelemy, 24 Melissa Barthelemy Suffolk County Police Described by family as a talented hair stylist from the Bronx, she dreamed of opening her own salon. She was last seen alive on July 10, 2009, in her basement apartment on Underhill Avenue.  Barthelemy’s…
Suspect In Murder At Posh NY Hamptons Spa Found Dead 200 Miles Away Suspect In Murder At Posh NY Hamptons Spa Found Dead 200 Miles Away
Suspect In Murder At Posh NY Hamptons Spa Found Dead 200 Miles Away A Pennsylvania man suspected of murdering a woman at a high-end resort in the Hamptons was found dead hundreds of miles from the crime scene in New York. Thomas Gannon, age 56, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, according to Suffolk County Police. Gannon was considered the prime suspect in the killing of 33-year-old Sabina Rosas at the posh Shou Sugi Ban House, located in the Long Island hamlet of Water Mill, on Monday, Oct. 28. Earlier Report: Update: Woman Murdered At Water Mill Resort ID'd Rosas, a Brooklyn artist who also went by th…
Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home
Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home New details are offering insight into the mind of an accused murderer just hours before he allegedly gunned down his ex-wife and her boyfriend inside their New York home. The Long Island killings happened in St. James, at a residence on Brasswood Road, at around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Suffolk County Police said Daniel Coppola, age 50, put his 15-year-old daughter into his car before going inside and shooting his ex-wife, 50-year-old Kelly Coppola, and her boyfriend, 53-year-old Kenneth Pohlman. Earlier Report: Man Kills Ex-Wife, Her BF At St. James Home, Police Say Both vic…
Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case
Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case They're known as the Gilgo Four. The women, all in their 20s, are at the heart of the Long Island serial murder case that has captured national and global attention following the arrest of suspect Rex Heuermann just over a week ago. The 59-year-old married father of two, an architect who worked on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan and resided in Nassau County in the village of Massapequa Park just miles north of the site where their bodies were found -- in a grassy area of Gilgo Beach, a barrier island off Long Island's south shore in the Suffolk County town of Babylon. Heuermann was arraigned on…
NY Serial Murders: Pizza Crust Helped Nab Suspect Who Allegedly Taunted Victim's Family NY Serial Murders: Pizza Crust Helped Nab Suspect Who Allegedly Taunted Victim's Family
NY Serial Murders: Pizza Crust Helped Nab Suspect Who Allegedly Taunted Victim's Family New details are shedding light on just how police in New York tracked down an alleged serial killer who worked on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan suspected in the deaths of at least four women on Long Island more than a decade ago. Nassau County resident Rex Heuermann, age 59, of Massapequa Park, an architect and married father of two, was arraigned on murder charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, July 14, in the killings of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello. The bodies of 10 people, nine of whom were women, are linked to the case. Earlier Report: Suspect In Gilgo Beac…
Details Emerge After 2 Shot In Broad Daylight Outside NY Gubernatorial Candidate's Home Details Emerge After 2 Shot In Broad Daylight Outside NY Gubernatorial Candidate's Home
Details Emerge After 2 Shot In Broad Daylight Outside NY Gubernatorial Candidate's Home New details have emerged after two teenagers were injured in a broad-daylight shooting outside the home of New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin, a US Congressman representing parts of Long Island. The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 in Suffolk County in the hamlet of Shirley. Three teenagers were walking on Saint George Drive West when a dark-colored vehicle went by and an occupant fired multiple gunshots through the vehicle’s window, Suffolk County Police said. Two 17-year-old boys were struck and attempted to hide in the yard of a residence on the str…
College Lacrosse Player From NY Dies At Age 19 College Lacrosse Player From NY Dies At Age 19
College Lacrosse Player From NY Dies At Age 19 A talented Long Island lacrosse player at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has died suddenly at his family's home. Aidan Kaminska, age 19, died on Monday, May 30, at his family's home in Port Jefferson, according to UMass officials. A Port Jefferson High School alumni, Kaminska was a football and lacrosse star at the school where he set a high school record for the number of receptions during a football game on Long Island at 17. A cause of death has not been released. He was remembered by Port Jefferson school superintendent Jessica Schmettan in a letter to parents and staff on Tu…
Teen Charged After Threatening Mass Shooting At His High School In NY, DA Says Teen Charged After Threatening Mass Shooting At His High School In NY, DA Says
Teen Charged After Threatening Mass Shooting At His High School In NY, DA Says Updated story: Teen Placed On Home Confinement For Threatening Shooting At Bellport HS A teenage student has been charged with making a terroristic threat after threatening to commit a mass shooting at a New York school. On Long Island, the 16-year-old student of Bellport High School was arrested by Suffolk County Police on Thursday, May 27 at his home in Bellport. The student, whose name has not been released due to his age, was arrested after police received multiple 911 calls when he allegedly posted the threat on his “Bellport Scholars” Instagram page, said Suffolk County…
One Killed When Car Crashes Into Tractor-Trailer Driven By CT Man At Auto Dealership One Killed When Car Crashes Into Tractor-Trailer Driven By CT Man At Auto Dealership
One Killed When Car Crashes Into Tractor-Trailer Driven By CT Man At Auto Dealership One person was killed following a crash at a New York auto dealership involving a truck driver from Connecticut. It happened on Long Island at around 3:35 a.m. Saturday, May 14 in Suffolk County, in the hamlet of Saint James. Robert Greene, age 33, of South Setauket, New York, was driving a 2012 Ford Taurus eastbound on Middle Country Road when his vehicle struck a 2022 International tractor-trailer backing in to an Acura dealership, located at 780 Middle Country Road, Suffolk County Police said. Greene was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the tractor-trailer, H…
COVID-19: Two NY Nurses Accused Of Forging Vaccine Cards For Profit COVID-19: Two NY Nurses Accused Of Forging Vaccine Cards For Profit
Covid-19: Two NY Nurses Accused Of Forging Vaccine Cards For Profit Two New York nurses are accused of making substantial profits by forging COVID-19 vaccination cards. The two are Long Island residents Julie DeVuono, age 49, the owner of Wild Child Pediatric Healthcare in Amityville, and an employee at the facility, 44-year-old Marissa Urraro. Suffolk County Police said they charged $220 for adults and $85 for children "per false entry." “As nurses, these two individuals should understand the importance of legitimate vaccination cards as we all work together to protect public health,” said Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison. “This …
Missing NY Teens Found Missing NY Teens Found
Missing NY Teens Found Two teenagers who went missing late last week have been located. Long Island residents Vincent Abolafia, and his girlfriend, Kaileigh Catalano, both age 15 and of Manorville in Suffolk County, were last seen at the Ronkonkoma train station on Thursday, Dec. 9 with the intention of boarding the 3:11 p.m. train to Manhattan, Suffolk County Police said. On Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 14, the Suffolk County PD said the two "were located, unharmed, in Manhattan today." The NYPD and MTA Police Department assisted in the investigation.
Missing NY Teens Found Missing NY Teens Found
Missing NY Teens Found Update: Two teenagers who went missing late last week have been located. Long Island residents Vincent Abolafia, and his girlfriend, Kaileigh Catalano, both age 15 and of Manorville in Suffolk County, were last seen at the Ronkonkoma train station on Thursday, Dec. 9 with the intention of boarding the 3:11 p.m. train to Manhattan, Suffolk County Police said. On Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 14, the Suffolk County PD said the two "were located, unharmed, in Manhattan today." The NYPD and MTA Police Department assisted in the investigation. Original report: A pair of teenagers have gone mi…
Husband Charged With Murder After Body Of Missing NY Mother Of Four Found Husband Charged With Murder After Body Of Missing NY Mother Of Four Found
Husband Charged With Murder After Body Of Missing NY Mother Of Four Found The husband of a New York mother of four who had been missing for nearly three weeks has been charged with murder after the woman's body was found. Long Island resident Melissa Molinari, age 38, was reported missing by friends and family on Thursday, Dec. 2. She had last been seen leaving her Centereach residence on Lolly Lane on Sunday, Nov. 21, according to police,  On Thursday, Dec. 9, Suffolk County Police say her body was found about 10 miles away in Middle Island. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives then arrested Marcello Molinari, age 43. Melissa Molinari was…
Five Found Dead After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In New York Five Found Dead After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In New York
Five Found Dead After Massive House Fire Breaks Out In New York Five people were found dead inside a Long Island home following a massive fire overnight. The blaze broke out around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at a three-story Riverhead residence located at 46 East 2nd St., said the Suffolk County Police. The five were found by local firefighters after the fire was extinguished, police said. Firefighters from eight departments responded.Riverhead Fire Department/Ex-Capt. Paul Sparrow Eight fire departments responded to battle the blaze that took several hours to put out. Riverhead Fire Department Ex-Chief Nicholas Luparella reported that upon arri…
'Don’t Try To Find Me': Missing Boyfriend Reportedly Posted Chilling Comments On Social Media 'Don’t Try To Find Me': Missing Boyfriend Reportedly Posted Chilling Comments On Social Media
'Don’t Try To Find Me': Missing Boyfriend Reportedly Posted Chilling Comments On Social Media As the FBI and other law enforcement agencies continue their search for the boyfriend of the late Gabby Petito, some strange posts on Pinterest may provide insight into his thinking. Brian Laundrie, age 23, a person of interest in the homicide of the 22-year-old Petito whose body was found on Sunday, Sept. 19, in the Grand Teton National Park, in Wyoming, hasn't been seen in more than a week when he allegedly went hiking in a nature reserve near his home in Sarasota County in the City of North Port in Florida. Brian LaundrieNorth Port Police Department Since the confirmed identity of Pe…
Police Search Home Of Gabby Petito's Boyfriend Who Hasn't Been Seen For Nearly A Week Police Search Home Of Gabby Petito's Boyfriend Who Hasn't Been Seen For Nearly A Week
Police Search Home Of Gabby Petito's Boyfriend Who Hasn't Been Seen For Nearly A Week Police and FBI agents swarmed the Florida home of Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of Gabby Petitio, after a body believed to be hers was found in Wyoming. Officers and agents arrived at the home in the City of North Port around 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, reported ABC News 7. The search comes after authorities confirmed a body matching the description of Gabby Petito was found in the Grand Teton area on Sunday, Sept. 19. Gabrielle PetitoSuffolk County Police  Brian Laundrie's whereabouts remained unknown. During the search, Laundries' parents emerged from the home for the first time in da…
Police Obtain Cell Tracking Data For Missing NY Woman Gabby Petito As Search Targets Park Police Obtain Cell Tracking Data For Missing NY Woman Gabby Petito As Search Targets Park
Police Obtain Cell Tracking Data For Missing NY Woman Gabby Petito As Search Targets Park Updated story: Body Found Now Believed To Be Missing NY Woman Gabby Petito, Authorities Say Police investigating the disappearances of 22-year-old New York native Gabby Petito and her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, who also grew up on Long Island, have obtained some cell phone tracking data for them, according to a brand-new report. Authorities are meanwhile searching a national park in Wyoming for Petito, who went missing while traveling across the country in her van with Laundrie, both of whom are from the hamlet of Blue Point in Suffolk County. The 22-year-old's last known location was…
Why Isn't Boyfriend Talking In Gabby Petito Case? Legal Expert Gives His Take Why Isn't Boyfriend Talking In Gabby Petito Case? Legal Expert Gives His Take
Why Isn't Boyfriend Talking In Gabby Petito Case? Legal Expert Gives His Take Click here for an updated story: Boyfriend Of Missing New York Woman Has Disappeared, Police Say A nationally-known legal expert is offering his take on why the boyfriend of a missing New York woman is refusing to talk with police about her whereabouts. Long Island native Gabby Petito, age 22, of Blue Point in Suffolk County and North Port, Florida, was reported missing on Saturday, Sept. 11 by her mother after she had not heard from her daughter in more than two weeks while on a road trip with her boyfriend Brian Laundrie.  Laundrie, age 23, returned from the trip on Wednesday, Sept.…
Missing New York Woman Body-Cam Video Sheds New Light On Relationship Missing New York Woman Body-Cam Video Sheds New Light On Relationship
Missing New York Woman Body-Cam Video Sheds New Light On Relationship A just-released body-cam video of police interacting with a missing New York woman and her boyfriend puts a new light on their relationship. Long Island native Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito, age 22, who was last known to be in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming in late August, was reported missing to Suffolk County Police on Saturday, Sept. 11, by her mother after last being heard from on Monday, Aug. 30. Her boyfriend and traveling companion Brian Laundrie, age 23, was named a person of interest in the investigation by authorities in North Port, Florida, where the couple temporarily lived and…
'Do The Right Thing' Missing NY Woman's Family Tells Boyfriend As New Details Emerge In Case 'Do The Right Thing' Missing NY Woman's Family Tells Boyfriend As New Details Emerge In Case
'Do The Right Thing' Missing NY Woman's Family Tells Boyfriend As New Details Emerge In Case The stepfather of a missing New York woman who has gone to Wyoming to search for her is desperately begging her boyfriend and traveling companion to step forward and tell authorities where she is. Long Island resident Gabrielle Petito, age 22, of Blue Point, who was last known to be in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming in late August, was reported missing to Suffolk County Police on Saturday, Sept. 11, by her mother after last being heard from on Monday, Aug. 30. Her stepfather, James Schmidt traveled to Wyoming on Wednesday, Sept. 15, to assist authorities in their efforts to locate Pe…
Boyfriend's Family Breaks Silence After 22-Year-Old NY Woman Goes Missing Boyfriend's Family Breaks Silence After 22-Year-Old NY Woman Goes Missing
Boyfriend's Family Breaks Silence After 22-Year-Old NY Woman Goes Missing Click here for an updated story: Boyfriend Of Missing NY 22-Year-Old Woman Now 'Person Of Interest,' Police Say As police in several states continue the search for a missing New York woman, her boyfriend's family has broken his silence through an attorney for the first time. Gabrielle Petito, age 22, of Blue Point in Suffolk County, and her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, who both attended Bayport-Blue Point High School, left Long Island in early July for a cross-country trip in her 2012 Ford Transit van. Petito, who was last known to be in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming in late Augu…
Alert Issued For Two Missing NY Girls Who May Be Traveling By Train In Region Alert Issued For Two Missing NY Girls Who May Be Traveling By Train In Region
Alert Issued For Two Missing NY Girls Who May Be Traveling By Train In Region Two New York girls have gone missing and authorities on Long Island are asking the public's help in locating them. The two went missing in Lindenhurst on Tuesday, June 15, and are believed to be together, Suffolk County Police said. Aaliyah Powers, age 16, was last seen at her place of employment, McDonald’s, located at 334 Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst this past Tuesday.  Powers (shown at left in the photo above) is 5-foot-4 inches, about 128 pounds with black hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a light blue McDonald’s uniform, black pants, and black sneakers. Lydia Pa…
NY Man Indicted In $700,000 Investment Scheme NY Man Indicted In $700,000 Investment Scheme
NY Man Indicted In $700,000 Investment Scheme A New York man has been indicted for scamming investors out of more than $700,000, authorities announced. Long Island resident Matthew Gallagher, age 37, of Rocky Point, used various investment schemes to scam 24 victims over a period of about four years, according to an investigation by Suffolk County Police and Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini. “We have 24 people here who gave their savings to this defendant with the promise of sound investments only to be lied to and swindled out of their hard-earned money,” Sini said. “He was allegedly selling them on investing in b…
Man Ticketed For Using Phony Passenger In HOV Lane, Police Say Man Ticketed For Using Phony Passenger In HOV Lane, Police Say
Man Ticketed For Using Phony Passenger In HOV Lane, Police Say A man has been ticketed for allegedly using a phony passenger in order to drive in a high-occupancy vehicle lane on one of the busiest highways in the Northeast. Police today issued the summons to the resident of Lake Grove in Suffolk County after he was pulled over for driving with a drama mask attached to his front passenger seat in the HOV lane on the Long Island Expressway in Commack. Highway Patrol Officer Jonathan Abrams was traveling on the expressway, just before the Sagtikos Parkway at exit 52, when he became suspicious of the front passenger of a 2017 Nissan sedan in the HOV lane …
NY Man Accused Of Scamming Investors Of Over $700K NY Man Accused Of Scamming Investors Of Over $700K
NY Man Accused Of Scamming Investors Of Over $700K A New York man has been accused of scamming investors of more than $700,000 over the past year and a half, authorities announced. Long Island resident Matthew Gallagher, age 37, of Rocky Point, used investment schemes in fraudulent startup business ventures and insurance-related frauds to scam 16 victims between November 2019 and April 2021, according to an investigation by Suffolk County Police. Gallagher was arrested just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 at the Seventh Precinct in Shirley, according to police. He was charged with: Two counts of first-degree schemi…