Ten Year Anniversary Of Gilgo Bodies: Media Coverage Roundup

LONG ISLAND, NY — It's been a decade since the discovery of the human remains at Gilgo Beach that began a still-unsolved case that's fascinated Long Islanders ever since. December 11, 2010 was the date the first body was found by Suffolk County police searching for missing woman Shannan Gilbert. The body was later identified as missing woman Melissa Barthelemy.

Ten human bodies were ultimately found over several searches, including an unidentified toddler. The case is still in the news: More photos of a belt found in association with the case was released by investigators, hoping for tips. Shannan Gilbert's lawyer is still fighting to have the 911 tapes from the night of her disappearance released.

The ten-year anniversary is prompting a slew of retrospectives on the case.

• On Friday at 9 p.m., News 12 will air "Gilgo Beach Unsolved," a special featuring interviews with those involved, archival footage, and analysis of the open case.
• Newsday has created a special video report, reflecting on the investigation and the recent developments of the belt photos.
• "Lost Girls," which was released on Netflix in January 2020n spurred renewed interest in the case when the trailer for their film coincided with police releasing the first new clue—pictures of a belt—in years.
• A Lifetime movie called "The Long Island Serial Killer: A Mother's Hunt for Justice" is planned for a winter 2021 release.

The Suffolk County Police Department made a website called GilgoNews.com with updates on the investigation and tip hotline.