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On Long Island, the Gilgo Beach Task Force released details about clothing that was worn by the so-called “Asian Doe,” whose skeletal remains were found along Ocean Parkway in Gilgo Beach on April 4, 2011.
The man, who investigators revealed was beaten to death sometime prior to 2006, was found wearing all women’s clothing. He was most likely working as a sex worker at the time, according to Suffolk County DA Raymond Tierney.
“Prior to 2006, this person had friends, possible classmates or coworkers, and a family – someone must know who they are,” a spokesperson for Tierney’s office said.
The victim was a biological male most likely of south Chinese descent, was between 17 and 23 years old at the time of his death, and was approximately 5-foot-3 to 5-foot-9.
He was found wearing the following pieces of clothing:
- ‘Chrysantheme’ blue ribbed short-sleeve shirt with crew neck
- ‘Rafaella’ brand shirt
- ‘Bill Blass’ pants and a “Bill Blass” bra
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of $2,500 for information leading to the man’s identification. Tips can be submitted on the organization’s website or by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.
Tierney said his office is working with the NYPD and other agencies to translate and distribute fliers in Asian communities in hopes of identifying the man.
Rex Heuermann, a 60-year-old architect with an office in Manhattan, is charged with murder in the deaths of six victims, whose killings occurred between 1993 and 2011 in what became known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
The Massapequa Park resident was arrested in July 2023 and charged with the murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello. In January, prosecutors charged him in the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
In June, Heuermann was additionally charged with murder in the 1993 death of Sandra Costilla and the 2003 killing of Jessica Taylor.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
In all, police located the remains of 11 victims over several months in 2010 and 2011 while searching for Shannan Gilbert along Ocean Parkway. Like many of the victims, Gilbert was an escort who advertised on Craigslist.
This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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