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Serial Killer House · Mastic Beach, New York

John Bittrolff's childhood home

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Serial Killer House · Manorville, New York

John Bittrolff's house

Roughly 6 miles away.

This is the former home of the suspected serial killer John Bittrolff.

In 2017, he was found guilty of the murders of Rita Tangredi and Colleen McNamee.

Crime Location · Shirley, New York

The site where Colleen McNamee was found

Roughly 8 miles away.

In January 1994, 20-year-old Colleen McNamee was found murdered at this site in Shirley, New York.

More than two decades later, suspected Long Island serial killer John Bittrolff was convicted of her murder.

Crime Location · Manorville, New York

The site where Jessica Taylor was found

Roughly 9 miles away.

In July 2003, a dog walker discovered the remains of Jessica Taylor at the end of this access road in Manorville, New York.

Police believe she is a victim of suspected Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann.

Crime Location · Manorville, New York

The site where Valerie Mack was found

Roughly 9 miles away.

In November 2000, three hunters discovered the remains of Valerie Mack at this site near Halsey Manor Road in Manorville, New York.

Mack is believed to be a victim of the Gilgo Beach serial killer. Following the discovery, she remained unidentified for more than 20 years.

Crime Location · East Patchogue, New York

The site where Rita Tangredi was found

Roughly 9 miles away.

In November 1993, the body of 31-year-old Rita Tangredi was discovered at this site in East Patchogue.

In 2017, suspected serial killer John Bittrolff was convicted of her murder and sentenced to 25 years to life.

Crime Location · Fire Island, New York

The beach where Karen Vergata was found

Roughly 16 miles away.

In April 1996, the severed legs of suspected Gilgo Beach victim Karen Vergata were discovered on Blue Point Beach on Fire Island.

Vergata remained unidentified for 26 years, during which she was known as Fire Island Jane Doe.

Crime Location · Hauppauge, New York

The hotel where Megan Waterman was last seen

Roughly 26 miles away.

Megan Waterman disappeared after leaving this hotel in Hauppauge in June 2010.

Six months later, police discovered her remains near Gilgo Beach.

Crime Location · North Bay Shore, New York

The location where Tina Foglia was found

Roughly 30 miles away.

In February 1982, the remains of 19-year-old Tina Foglia were discovered at this roadside on Long Island.

Her case remains unsolved to this day.

Crime Location · Southampton, New York

The woods where Sandra Costilla was found

Roughly 30 miles away.

On November 21, 1993, two hunters discovered the remains of Sandra Costilla at this site in North Sea, Southampton.

In July 2024, authorities indicted alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann for the murder.

Body Site · Babylon, New York

The location where Shannan Gilbert was found

Roughly 32 miles away.

In December 2011, the remains of Shannan Gilbert were found in this marsh near Oak Beach on Jones Beach Island.

By that stage, the 23-year-old had been missing for 20 months.

Crime Location · West Babylon, New York

The house where Amber Lynn Costello was last seen

Roughly 35 miles away.

In September 2010, Amber Lynn Costello left this house in West Babylon and was never seen again.

Four months later, her remains were discovered in the bushes near Gilgo Beach.

Crime Location · Babylon, New York

The site where Valerie Mack and Tatiana Dykes were found

Roughly 36 miles away.

On April 4, 2011, a police search team discovered the remains of Valerie Mack and Tatiana Dykes at this section of Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach.

Crime Location · Gilgo Beach, New York

The site where Jessica Taylor's identifying remains were found

Roughly 37 miles away.

On March 29, 2011, a police recovery team discovered Jessica Taylor's identifying remains at this section of Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach.

Taylor is believed to be a victim of the Gilgo Beach serial killer.

Crime Location · Gilgo, New York

The site where Asian Doe was found

Roughly 38 miles away.

On April 4, 2011, a police search team discovered the skeleton of a young Asian male at this section of Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach.

The victim remains unidentified to this day.

Crime Location · Gilgo, New York

The Gilgo Four site

Roughly 39 miles away.

In December 2010, police discovered four victims of the Gilgo Beach serial killer at this secluded location beside Ocean Parkway on Long Island.

Because of their proximity to one another and to Gilgo Beach, they were nicknamed the "Gilgo Four."

Crime Location · Melville, New York

The location where Kelly Sue Bunting was found

Roughly 39 miles away.

In December 1995, serial killer Robert Shulman dumped the body of Kelly Sue Bunting at this property on Walt Whitman Road in Melville, New York.

It was Bunting's identification that eventually led to Shulman's capture.

Place of Interest · Amityville, New York

Rex Heuermann's storage unit

Roughly 40 miles away.

This is the former storage unit of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann.

Crime Location · Amityville, New York

The Amityville Horror House

Roughly 40 miles away.

In the early hours of November 13, 1974, Ronald "Butch" DeFeo Jr. murdered six of his family members at this house in Amityville, New York.

Later, a couple called George and Kathy Lutz claimed that they experienced a series of paranormal events at the property.

Serial Killer House · Massapequa Park, New York

Rex Heuermann's house

Roughly 42 miles away.

Serial killer Rex Heuermann lived at this house in Massapequa Park on Long Island until his arrest in July 2023.

In April 2026, he pleaded guilty to eight of the Gilgo Beach murders.

Crime Location · Massapequa, New York

The location where Karen Vergata's skull was found

Roughly 43 miles away.

On April 11, 2011, the police discovered the skull of an unidentified woman at this site near Tobay Beach on Long Island.

More than two decades later, she was officially identified as 34-year-old Karen Vergata.

Vergata is believed to be a victim of the Long Island serial killer.

Crime Location · Hempstead, New York

The site where Tanya Jackson's extremities were found

Roughly 45 miles away.

On April 11, 2011, the police discovered the arms and legs of an unidentified woman called "Peaches" at this site in Jones Beach State Park.

In April 2025, the victim was identified as Tanya Denise Jackson.

Serial Killer House · Hicksville, New York

Robert Shulman's house

Roughly 47 miles away.

Robert Shulman lived at this house on Glow Lane in Hicksville, Long Island.

The postal worker was convicted of murdering five women between 1991 and 1995.

Serial Killer House · East Meadow, New York

Joel Rifkin's house

Roughly 49 miles away.

Serial killer Joel Rifkin lived at this house in East Meadow, New York, until his arrest in June 1993.

Crime Location · Westbury, New York

The house where Peter Weinberger was kidnapped

Roughly 50 miles away.

On July 4, 1956, baby Peter Weinberger was kidnapped from this house on Albemarle Road in Westbury.

Many Long Island residents considered it to be the crime of the century.

Arrest Location · Mineola, New York

The location where serial killer Joel Rifkin was arrested

Roughly 53 miles away.

In June 1993, the police arrested serial killer Joel Rifkin at this location in Mineola, New York.

Shortly after, officers found the remains of 22-year-old Tiffany Bresciani in the back of his pickup truck.

Crime Location · Lakeview, New York

The site where Tanya Denise Jackson was found

Roughly 55 miles away.

In June 1997, the torso of Tanya Denise Jackson was discovered at this site in Hempstead Lake State Park, New York.

Jackson was known as "Peaches" until she was publicly identified in April 2025.

Crime Location · Queens, New York

The house where David Berkowitz shot Donna DeMasi and Joanne Lomino

Roughly 58 miles away.

In the early hours of November 30, 1976, serial killer David Berkowitz shot Donna DeMasi and Joanne Lomino outside this house in Queens.

The two teenagers survived the attack. However, Lomino was left paralyzed.

Death Location · Queens, New York

The location where rapper Stretch was killed

Roughly 61 miles away.

In the early hours of November 30, 1995, rapper Randy Walker (Stretch) was shot dead during a car chase at this corner in Queens, New York.

It is believed that his murder was drug-related.

Crime Location · Queens, New York

The street where David Berkowitz shot Judy Placido and Sal Lupo

Roughly 62 miles away.

In June 1977, serial killer David Berkowitz shot Judy Placido and Sal Lupo while they were sitting in a car on this street in the Bayside area of Queens.

Fortunately, they both survived the attack.

Shooting Location · Queens, New York

The street where 50 Cent was shot

Roughly 63 miles away.

In May 2000, a gunman shot 50 Cent nine times on 161st Street in South Jamaica, Queens.

The rapper survived the attack despite being hit in the face and chest.

Crime Location · Queens, New York

The location where David Berkowitz shot Carl Denaro

Roughly 64 miles away.

In October 1976, David Berkowitz attempted to kill Carl Denaro and Rosemary Keenan while they were parked on this street in Flushing, Queens.

Although they both survived the shooting, Denaro suffered a serious skull injury that required a metal plate.

Mob Hangout · Queens, New York

Robert's Lounge

Roughly 66 miles away.

Robert's Lounge was a mob hangout for the Lucchese crime family.

It was the headquarters of Jimmy Burke.

Crime Location · Queens, New York

Kitty Genovese's apartment

Roughly 66 miles away.

In March 1964, Kitty Genovese was stabbed to death outside this apartment complex in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens.

Her murder sped up the introduction of the 911 system in New York. It also gave birth to a social-psychological theory called the bystander effect.

Crime Location · The Bronx, New York

The street where David Berkowitz shot Donna Lauria

Roughly 67 miles away.

In July 1976, serial killer David Berkowitz shot Donna Lauria and Jody Valenti while they were sitting in a car outside this apartment building in the Bronx.

Lauria died after a bullet struck her in the head. She was Berkowitz's first murder victim.

Serial Killer House · The Bronx, New York

David Berkowitz's Co-op City apartment

Roughly 67 miles away.

This is the Co-op City apartment building where serial killer David Berkowitz lived between 1968 and 1971.

Berkowitz lived here with his adoptive father, Nathan, and his father's second wife.

Crime Location · The Bronx, New York

The bridge where David Berkowitz attacked his first victim

Roughly 67 miles away.

On Christmas Eve in 1975, serial killer David Berkowitz stabbed his first known victim, Michelle Forman, on this pedestrian footbridge in Co-op City.

Fortunately, she survived the attack and was discharged from the hospital one week later.

Crime Location · The Bronx, New York

The location where David Berkowitz shot Alexander Esau and Valentina Suriani

Roughly 67 miles away.

In April 1977, David Berkowitz shot and killed Alexander Esau and Valentina Suriani while they were parked on this service road in the Bronx.

Following the murders, he left a letter at the crime scene in which he called himself "the Son of Sam."

Crime Location · Queens, New York

The location where David Berkowitz killed Christine Freund

Roughly 67 miles away.

In January 1977, David Berkowitz opened fire on Christine Freund and John Diel while they were sitting in a parked car in Station Square.

Diel survived the attack. Freund suffered serious injuries and died hours later.

Crime Location · Queens, New York

The location where Virginia Voskerichian was killed

Roughly 67 miles away.

On the evening of March 8, 1977, serial killer David Berkowitz shot Virginia Voskerichian on this sidewalk in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens.

Mob Hangout · Queens, New York

The Bergin Hunt and Fish Club

Roughly 67 miles away.

The Bergin Hunt and Fish Club served as the main base of operations for mobster John Gotti.

It remained a Gambino headquarters up until early 2005.

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David Berkowitz's Barnes Avenue apartment

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