Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Summary
Four young women who worked as online escorts were found murdered near Gilgo Beach on Long Island, New York. The cases began after Shannan Gilbert disappeared in 2010, leading investigators to uncover the bodies known as the Gilgo Four.Key Facts
- Shannan Gilbert, 23, called 911 in May 2010 saying someone was chasing her before disappearing near Gilgo Beach.
- In December 2010, investigators found human remains near Gilgo Beach but they were not Shannan’s.
- Four women were later identified: Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello.
- All four women were in their 20s, worked as online escorts, and three were wrapped in burlap fabric.
- Maureen Brainard-Barnes disappeared in July 2007 after traveling to New York City for escort work.
- Melissa Barthelemy went missing in July 2009 from midtown Manhattan.
- After Melissa’s disappearance, her sister received threatening calls from Melissa’s cell phone.
- The case has affected families deeply and remains a focus of law enforcement investigations.
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