Police now know that a serial killer was hard at work dumping bodies in Long Island, NY since December, 2006 — they just don’t know who he is, or how many bodies they will ultimately find.
Yesterday, police unearthed a 9th set of bones that might belong to a woman who went missing after advertising her escort services online. 4 of the 9 women found so far along a quarter-mile strip of beachfront property, were prostitutes who advertised on Craigslist.com or other similar websites.
The woman who sparked the search was Shannon Gilbert, 24, a prostitute who went missing after she ran screaming from the home of a wealthy client in the gated millionaires’ community of Oak Beach.
Neighbors alerted the police when she knocked on a door screaming, “they’re trying to kill me,” before running off. She was never seen again. Police don’t believe he client was responsible for her disappearance.
The peaceful serenity of the quiet retirement community has been shattered. Homes that once listed for $1 million are now going for $600,000 or less.
Authorities are working on the assumption that the dead bodies buried in shallow graves in NY and NJ are the work of a lone serial killer. Police have dubbed him ‘The Craigslist Ripper’ after Jack The Ripper, who terrorized London in the late 1800s. Jack The Ripper was never caught.
But just like Jack The Ripper, the Craigslist Ripper enjoys taunting his victim’s families. The killer placed six phone calls to the teenage sister of one of his victims, Melissa Barthelemy, 24. “Did you know your sister was a whore?” he said in one of the calls.
“He is a guy aware of how we utilise technology,” an unidentified police source told The NY Times. “Frankly, people are thinking maybe he could be a cop – either one still in law enforcement or one who has moved on.”
He used untraceable disposable cell phones to contact the Craigslist victims. Made calls in crowded locations and never stayed on the line longer than three minutes. (link)
“Collectively, we want to bring to justice this animal who has obviously taken the lives of a number of people,” Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said on Monday.
I know females who work off craigslist… I’ll never understand it. If there are some lurkers in here please feel free to educatue me as to the reason why people sell tang via the internet?
ay dios mio hasn’t anyone heard of the craigslist killer?
GMA has been covering this story for months so sad
This is sooo sad
Aaaand Scary! you can’t trust anyone these days. I pray for the families of these victims
I don’t understand it either.. it sounds pretty dangerous.. I feel bad for the girl that was killed.. sounds like a scary movie… I think girls advertise on websites to increase their opportunities and to put themselves out there more.. probably the same as if any business owner was trying to advertise thier business
smh, dag on shame!
@DAWN
I thought it was smarter for a female to sell cat on the net than on the street.
Why does seeing that headline make me think of the show Dexter? I love that show!
Neighbors alerted the police when she knocked on a door screaming, “they’re trying to kill me,” before running off. She was never seen again. Police don’t believe he client was responsible for her disappearance.
So it probably was somebody in the neighborhood
What do serial killers have against prostitutes?
20/20 did a show on these two killers who were inspired by Dexter last month
Craziness! This is like an episode of Criminal Minds or CSI….
This is ridiculous and so sad.
Man, I just don’t care™ says:
What do serial killers have against prostitutes?
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Just like those who kill homeless people, they figure no one cares, it won’t be priority (re: police) and they can continue to get away with it. Sad.
I thought it was smarter for a female to sell cat on the net than on the street.
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If I was selling the juice box I would totally like to work from home.
I’m just saying…
And this mess is scary.
I really feel bad for these women and I pray for their famailes but really people? Hello? Not only was there the craigslist killer which sent out a note of caution to anyone wanting to sell themselves via the internet but I saw on CNN just a couple weeks ago where a man was killed over a iphone or some other gadget that he put on craigslist and the person “purchasing” it robbed and shot him. Craigslist is hood folks…if it were a street it would be MLK Blvd with no street lights! Get a webcam ladies so u can sell your goodies in the comfort of your own home!
@OH PRETTY ONE
“What do serial killers have against prostitutes?
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Just like those who kill homeless people, they figure no one cares, it won’t be priority (re: police) and they can continue to get away with it. Sad.”
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Well aparently no one does care. Just like that dude in Cleveland (I think) that had the bodies of 13 women up in his crib. It’s hard out here on hoes.
These even yt women! I bet Nancy Grace dayum near had a heartattack hearing about this. She prolly want the entire police force fired.
@KDUB
“I thought it was smarter for a female to sell cat on the net than on the street.
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If I was selling the juice box I would totally like to work from home.
I’m just saying…
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ROFLMAO at “juice box.”
Do these people’s families just disown ’em after they get to hoeing?
Seems like SOMEONE would be looking for em.
A mother of five went missing after going to Wal Mart here in GA. I immediately sent up a prayer. Then her husband was on camera. This dude was sobbing with not a tear in sight. He said to bring her home and he’d give whoever whatever they wanted, her kids need her. It was a horrible acting job. I hope he has nothing to do with her disappearing.
I wonder why they don’t think it was the wealthy client if that is who she was with and then ran away talking about “they’re trying to kill me.” Who else could it be?
@Oh Pretty
Chances are he does
On TOPIC
This is tragic however this killer has been killing longer than 2006 I saw a documentary on this and it’s been at least a decade- and he probably is some sick twisted cop I hope they find the killer and perhap mmmmm maybe kill him – no need to provide 3 meals and a cot
A mother of five went missing after going to Wal Mart here in GA. I immediately sent up a prayer. Then her husband was on camera. This dude was sobbing with not a tear in sight. He said to bring her home and he’d give whoever whatever they wanted, her kids need her. It was a horrible acting job. I hope he has nothing to do with her disappearing.
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Some mess…I should hope…when forensic files, 48 hours mystery, 20/20, and CSI in heavy rotation that husbends should know better…I saw oe episode not to long agao where a womens husbend came up missing, she acted all sad and everything, thats until they pulled up a tape from the local home depot where she was caught on camera purchasing a shovel, garbage bags, and some tape…SMH
Man, I just don’t care™ says:
@OH PRETTY ONE
“What do serial killers have against prostitutes?
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Just like those who kill homeless people, they figure no one cares, it won’t be priority (re: police) and they can continue to get away with it. Sad.”
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Well aparently no one does care. Just like that dude in Cleveland (I think) that had the bodies of 13 women up in his crib. It’s hard out here on hoes.
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It’s not that they don’t have family or friends who care, it’s that they cry wolf so much, or go m i a so often or to return sometimes months later, and keep repeating it.
I guess it is safer to have a pimp.
Man, I just don’t care™ says:
What do serial killers have against prostitutes?
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Some had mothers who were hoes and did it in the home while they(their kids)were there. They grow up learing to depise/disrespect women.
Speaking of webcam – saw on HBO sex documentary a couple records themselves having sex and other couples subscribe so that they can watch them
I do think the serial killers who kill women are taking out anger issues stemming from their childhood – I mean some hoes would sell their own kids if they were around when she was tricking – but don’t go out murking the innocent seek some mental help
KDub says:
If I was selling the juice box I would totally like to work from home.
I’m just saying…
And this mess is scary.
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*calls my stepsister and tell her dont sell her raggedy puss in the back alley like she had planned*
Choco aka Hippie says:
Speaking of webcam – saw on HBO sex documentary a couple records themselves having sex and other couples subscribe so that they can watch them
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Don’t think I hadn’t already checked into that
Man, I just don’t care™ says:
@OH PRETTY ONE
“What do serial killers have against prostitutes?
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Just like those who kill homeless people, they figure no one cares, it won’t be priority (re: police) and they can continue to get away with it. Sad.”
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Well aparently no one does care. Just like that dude in Cleveland (I think) that had the bodies of 13 women up in his crib. It’s hard out here on hoes.
These even yt women! I bet Nancy Grace dayum near had a heartattack hearing about this. She prolly want the entire police force fired.
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Man takes the sting outta every situation.. funny
This is sooo sad! Nobody deserves to be murdered…
*wondering why women of the night don’t carry a weapon*
Man, I just don’t care™ says:
@DAWN
I thought it was smarter for a female to sell cat on the net than on the street
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Kiss my grits man! I don’t sell nothing I’m lazy I only have enough energy for my 9-5…I don’t work anywhere that doesn’t offer benefits such as insurance, 401K vacation etc…
A friend of mine has a Craigslist side hustle. She sells her services as a dominatrix or a topless housekeeper. We beg her to stop. She takes a male friend with her for “protection” but he can’t do a thing once her client gets her alone in a room. We are so scared for her. This woman has degree from a top university.
I think she is just a thrill-seeker. So many people are on the net looking for some drama. Some people don’t like what they find.