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Shannan Gilbert
Shannan Maria Gilbert (January 24, 1986 – c. May 1, 2010) was an American sex worker whose disappearance and death sparked an investigation into a possible serial killer operating on Long Island, New York.
- Disappearance and Death: Gilbert disappeared on May 1, 2010, after leaving a client's house in Oak Beach, Long Island. Her disappearance led police to search the area, during which the remains of multiple other missing women were discovered along Ocean Parkway.
- Discovery of Remains: Gilbert's remains were found in a marshy area in Oak Beach in December 2011. The official cause of death was ruled "inconclusive" by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.
- Controversy Surrounding Cause of Death: There was considerable controversy surrounding the cause of her death. While police initially suggested she may have drowned or died of exposure, Gilbert's family maintained that she was murdered. An independent autopsy commissioned by her family suggested findings consistent with strangulation, which challenged the official findings. Learn more about Suffolk County Medical Examiner.
- Connection to Long Island Serial Killer: Gilbert's case is connected to the broader investigation of the Long Island serial killer (also known as the Gilgo Beach Killer). While her death has not been officially attributed to the serial killer, her disappearance and the subsequent discovery of other bodies nearby fueled speculation and investigation into the potential connections. For information about Gilgo Beach Killer.
- Netflix Film: Her story was portrayed in a Netflix film named 'Lost Girls'