Episode
48 Hours: The Long Island Serial Killer
Overview
A major break in the Long Island Serial Killer case. The 18-month search for a missing New Jersey woman finally came to an end this week when police on Long Island, New York, announced the discovery remains believed to be 23-year-old Shannan Gilbert. On Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, the remains were positively identified as Gilbert. As "48 Hours Mystery" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports, the search for Gilbert uncovered a greater mystery. Erin Moriarty has the latest developments.
Details
- Series
- 48 Hours
- Season
- Season 25
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2011-12-17
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Long Island Serial Killer is Episode 9 in Season 25 of 48 Hours. It aired on 2011-12-17. The runtime is 60 min.
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