Gilgo Beach Doe was a child discovered deceased in Gilgo Beach, New York. The victim is known to be the child of "Peaches", initially discovered in 1997, with additional remains being located near this decedent.
Case[]
The victim’s remains were located in April 2011, alongside additional victims tied to the Long Island Serial Killer. In 2016, DNA analysis linked this child to a woman whose torso was initially located in 1997 with additional remains being deposited at a secondary crime scene near this victim.
It has been suggested that this victim and her mother may have been connected to the killer in a personal nature, unlike the others, who were presumably selected based on their status as escorts or as those involved in prostitution. The child was possibly killed for being a “liability” to the suspect.
2022 developments[]
The FBI has publicly asked for relatives of an Alabama man named Elijah "Lige" Howell or Howard (1927-1963) to come forward as they may recognize this victim and her mother. Lige lived with his wife Carrie in Prichard, Alabama.
Media[]
- The case was discussed on the miniseries The Killing Season, which focused on the Long Island Serial Killer.
Accessories[]
- 16 inch gold colored chain.
- Two gold colored hoop earrings.
Sources[]
- Gilgo Beach Doe at NamUs
- Gilgo Beach Doe at the Doe Network
- Long Island Serial Killer on Wikipedia
- The Killing Season
- Fox News POSTMORTEM WARNING