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 suspect in the death of a fourth woman and perhaps many more. Host, Chris Mass, who chronicled the gruesome case in the first two seasons of "LISK: Long Island Serial Killer" speaks with Senior Producer, ...
Jul 19, 2023•55 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Dark Valley feed by searching Dark Valley or clicking Apple or Spotify; episode #2 is OUT NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 story, please find The Fall Line anywhere you listen to podcasts. There is a 50,000-dollar reward in Chairo’s case; tips can be submitted to Yuba County Sheriff’s Office via Anonymous Tipline at (530) 74...
Jan 25, 2023•11 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast 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 series of photographs of men who are tied to the LISK case and recalls which ones look familiar as people who may have visited Amber at the house. Hosted by Chris Mass. Part 2 of 2. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX...
Jun 22, 2022•45 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast 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 their shared struggles with addiction. Bear also talks about Amber's entry into sex work, how she navigated the dangers of both incall and outcall service, and how they maintained their drug habits. Finally,...
Jun 15, 2022•46 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, play excerpts of the call and offer contextual insights into the investigation. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LISK and use code LISK t...
May 26, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast 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 butcherbox.com/LISK and use code LISK to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 06, 2021•21 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 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. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LISK and use code LISK to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 08, 2021•19 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 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. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/LISK and use code LISK to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 01, 2021•35 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Turkey FREE in your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 2021•29 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast 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 sequencing not provided any definitive leads on LISK's identity? Learn from experts Cece Moore and Dr Libby Johnson who are advancing the use of DNA as evidence and where it fits into the LISK case. Hosted by Chr...
Aug 18, 2021•43 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 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 knowingly or unwittingly hasn't been able to advance the case. Learn what techniques from 10 years ago were being utilized and how investigative tools have shifted to the present time. Hosted by Chris Mass. ...
Aug 11, 2021•30 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 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 could LISK potentially be more than one person? Is the nature in which bodies were dumped off Ocean Parkway simply a coincidence? Host, Chris Mass, dives into these questions and more. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX...
Aug 04, 2021•35 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 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 criminologist, Dr Kim Rossmo, and forensic psychologist, Dr Jacqueline Sebire, about the power and limitations of even the most advanced case-solving methodologies and how those relate to updates in the LISK ca...
Jul 28, 2021•39 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast 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. And in the case of Suffolk County Police, common scientific sense appears to show their presumptions about at least one death are most likely false. Hosted by Chris Mass. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up to...
Jul 21, 2021•52 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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 series of blunders and procedural missteps, some of which are questionable, which resulted in a botched investigation. Listen as host Chris Mass speaks with people who have unique insight into where mistake...
Jul 14, 2021•56 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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 others who were close to the investigation from Day ONE explain why the Suffolk County Police Department either willfully or negligently failed to conduct its search for bodies, clues and leads in a manner be...
Jul 14, 2021•53 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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 misconceptions corrected, lingering questions answered and learn what new methods are moving the case forward. New episodes available starting July 14th. Hosted by Chris Mass. SPONSORS: BUTCHERBOX: Sign up tod...
Jun 30, 2021•2 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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 everyone who sent in their questions about this yet-to-be solved string of murders. (Part 2 of 2) Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to "LISK: Long Island Serial Killer". Learn more about your ad ...
Sep 10, 2020•31 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast 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 everyone who sent in their questions about this yet-to-be solved string of murders. (Part 1 of 2) Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to "LISK: Long Island Serial Killer". Learn more about your ad ...
Sep 09, 2020•52 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Mass, speaks with Jami Rice, host of the "Murderish" podcast, about the LISK victims, recent new evidence, their own theories about what happened and other updates related to the case. Inspired by the book "Lost Girls", "LISK: Long Island Serial Killer" examines the lives of the victims prior to their deaths. For more information, go to www.liskpodcast.com. Please check out the "Murderish" podcast at www.murderish.com for more great True Crime stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Jul 29, 2020•51 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Preview of Season 2 interviews along with other updates from "LISK: Long Island Serial Killer". Between researching new leads and breaks in the LISK Case along with conducting interviews, the Mopac Audio production team shares conversation snippets that will ultimately go into the next season. Thank you for your support and for keeping attention on this unsolved string of murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2020•4 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Valerie Mack was named as the true identity of the LISK victim previously known as Jane Doe #6. Suffolk County police, in conjunction with the FBI, announced that through the use of DNA and genetic genealogy, they had determined Mack's identity. Join Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, as she lays out what is known about Valerie Mack's life and her place amongst the larger group of LISK victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 03, 2020•14 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Suffolk County Police announced on May 22nd that they had identified the remains of Jane Doe #6 through DNA. Josh Zeman and Rachel Mills, the producing team behind "The Killing Season", speak with host, Chris Mass, about the potential of DNA technology, their work investigating LISK, theories on who LISK is and a number of other gripping topics. For more information on "LISK: Long Island Serial Killer", visit www.liskpodcast.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2020•58 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Attorney John Ray and host, Chris Mass, continue their conversation. Ray has been the attorney for Shannan Gilbert's family and shares a trove of legal and investigative information. From the LISK investigation to persons-of-interest and possible Suffolk County Police corruption, Chris and John Ray discuss a number of relevant topics in the second of two bonus episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 09, 2020•57 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast On the 10 year anniversary of Shannan Gilbert's disappearance, attorney John Ray speaks with host, Chris Mass. Ray has been the Gilbert Family attorney for years and shares a trove of both legal and investigative information. Starting with Shannan's disappearance up through the ongoing legal battle over the release of Shannan's panicked 911 call, Chris and John Ray discuss a number of relevant topics in the first of two episodes. Hosted by Chris Mass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Host, Chris Mass, answers listener questions along with LISK Podcast senior producer, Shannon McGarvey. Topics range from the connections between LISK victims disappearances to possible LISK conspiracy theories. Watch for new bonus episodes and other content soon. Please rate and review LISK Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2020•34 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Maureen Brainard-Barnes' sister, Missy Cann, spoke with Chris about the timeline of Maureen's disappearance, the involvement of Suffolk County Police Department, how the families helped change the perception of missing sex workers, her own grief and a number of other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2020•54 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast The 911 call Shannan Gilbert placed on the night she disappeared was finally released to Gilbert Family attorney, John Ray, on May 14, 2020. Host, Chris Mass, spoke to the attorney the same day. John Ray details how the actual recording contradicts many assertions made by Suffolk County Police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2020•27 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast LISK-related theories and personal recollections from the author of "Lost Girls, Robert Kolker. Robert shares his thoughts on how LISK dumped the "Gilgo 4" bodies where they were eventually discovered. Robert also talks about getting to know some of the victims family members, including a notable lunch they had together in Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2020•14 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast 
