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Tatiana Dykes

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This individual was recently confirmed to have been identified. Some details may change as more information is released publicly.

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Tatiana Marie Dykes (born March 17, 1995) was a child discovered deceased in Gilgo Beach, New York. She was later discovered to be the daughter of Tanya Jackson, then known as "Peaches", initially discovered in 1997, with additional remains being located near Tatiana's.

She and her mother were identified by Othram in April 2025.

Case[]

Tatiana's remains were located in April 2011, alongside additional victims tied to the Long Island Serial Killer. In 2016, DNA analysis linked her to her mother, whose torso was initially located in 1997, with additional remains being deposited at a secondary crime scene near Tatiana.

It has been suggested that Tatiana 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 sex work. Tatiana was possibly killed for being a liability to the suspect. Her father has been identified and is cooperating with the investigation.

2022 developments[]

In 2022, the FBI publicly asked for relatives of an Alabama man named Elijah "Lige" Howell or Howard (1927-1963) to come forward as they may have recognized the victim and her mother. He lived with his wife, Carrie, in Prichard, Alabama.

Accessories[]

  • 16-inch gold-colored chain.
  • Two gold-colored hoop earrings.

Media[]

  • The case was discussed in the miniseries "The Killing Season", which focused on the Long Island Serial Killer.

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