Long Island serial killer locations.
A map and location guide to the Long Island serial killer and his victims.
The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) murdered at least 10 people between 1996 and 2010.
To this day, his identity remains unknown.
Most of his victims were female sex workers. He is also suspected of murdering a young child and an Asian male.
Below, you will find a list of locations that relate to his crimes. These include his dump sites and places where his victims were last seen.
We have also featured a number of places relating to convicted murderer John Bittrolff, as he widely considered to be a strong suspect in the case.
Each entry contains GPS coordinates, Google Maps links, addresses, and important background information. You can also use our map feature to get a better visual understanding of the case.
The Gilgo Beach dumpsite.
Gilgo Beach, New York, United States
In December of 2010, the remains of four murdered sex workers were discovered at this location on Gilgo Beach. The women had been asphyxiated, wrapped in burlap, and then dumped in the thicket off Ocean Parkway.
The discovery of "the Gilgo Four" made it clear that a serial killer had been operating in the area for some time.
In the months that followed, the authorities broadened their search and discovered the remains of six more victims.
The location where LISK dumped the body of Peaches.
Lakeview, New York, United States
In June of 1997, the torso of an unidentified woman was discovered at this site in Hempstead Lake State Park, New York.
The Jane Doe has been nicknamed "Peaches" due to a tattoo that she had on her chest.
The site where Peaches' extremities were found.
Hempstead, New York, United States
On April 11th, 2011, a police search team discovered the arms and legs of a female at this site in Jones Beach State Park.
DNA tests later confirmed that the remains belonged to Peaches, whose torso had been dumped at Hempstead Lake State Park in 1997.
The beach where Fire Island Jane Doe was found.
Fire Island, New York, United States
In 1996, two men happened across a woman's legs at Blue Point Beach on Fire Island. Fourteen years later, investigators uncovered her skull on Tobay Beach.
To this day, she remains unidentified.
The site where Valerie Mack was found.
Manorville, New York, United States
In November of 2000, three hunters discovered the torso of Valerie Mack at this site near Halsey Manor Road in Manorville, New York.
Eleven years later, her skull was discovered close to Gilgo Beach.
The site where Jessica Taylor was found.
Manorville, New York, United States
In July of 2003, the Long Island serial killer placed Jessica Taylor's torso at the end of this access road in Manorville, New York.
The 20-year-old was found just half a mile away from the location where Valerie Mack's remains were discovered in 2000.
John Bittrolff's house.
Manorville, New York, United States
This is the former home of the suspected Long Island serial killer, John Bittrolff.
In 2017, he was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Rita Tangredi and Colleen McNamee.
The site where Colleen McNamee's body was discovered.
Shirley, New York, United States
In January of 1994, 20-year-old Colleen McNamee was found murdered near this intersection in Shirley, New York. In 2017, John Bittrolff was convicted of her murder.
The site where Rita Tangredi's body was discovered.
East Patchogue, New York, United States
In November of 1993, the body of 31-year-old Rita Tangredi was discovered at this site in East Patchogue. In 2017, John Bittrolff was convicted of her murder and sentenced to 25 years-to-life.
The hotel where Megan Waterman was last seen.
Hauppauge, New York, United States
On June 6th, 2010, sex worker Megan Waterman left this hotel in Hauppauge to meet a client. That was the last time anyone saw her alive.
Six months after she went missing, her remains were discovered in a burlap sack on Gilgo Beach.
Amber Lynn Costello's house.
West Babylon, New York, United States
On September 2nd, 2010, sex worker Amber Lynn Costello left this small house in West Babylon and was never seen again.
Three months later, the 27-year-old's remains were discovered at a roadside on Gilgo Beach.
The woods where Sandra Costilla was found murdered.
Southampton, New York, United States
In November of 1993, two hunters discovered the partially clothed body of Sandra Costilla in this wooded area in North Sea, Southampton.
The authorities have named convicted murderer and suspected serial killer John Bittrolff as a prime suspect.
The motel where Maureen Brainard-Barnes was last seen.
Manhattan, New York, United States
On the night of July 9th, 2007, Maureen Brainard-Barnes left this motel in Midtown Manhattan to meet a client.
Three and a half years later, investigators discovered her remains at Gilgo Beach.
Melissa Barthelemy's apartment.
The Bronx, New York, United States
On July 12th, 2009, sex worker Melissa Barthelemy left this house on Underhill Avenue in the Bronx and was never seen again.
Fifteen months later, her skeletal remains were discovered among the Gilgo Four.
John Bittrolff's childhood home.
Mastic Beach, New York, United States
Bittrolff's childhood home is situated at 40 Shore Drive in Mastic Beach.
He grew up in this house with his mother, Lynne, his uncle, Kenneth, and his two younger brothers.
The location where Fire Island Jane Doe's skull was found.
Massapequa, New York, United States
On April 11th, 2011, the police discovered the skull of an unidentified woman at this site in Massapequa, New York.
DNA testing later revealed that it belonged to a woman whose legs had washed ashore on Fire Island in 1996.