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MY LIFE OF CRIME
I went from Catholic school to covering some of the most sensational crime scenes in New York City. From mob hits in the '80's, I transitioned to reports on terrorism in the 90's, as well as cold case reporting, and coverage of fentanyl's grip on young Americans and their families. I also have a passion for telling compelling stories on missing persons.
It's been a privilege--and a responsibility--to witness the most memorable events of our time. This blog recaps what I've seen.
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Revisiting Rex Heuermann's College Campus and Other Cold Cases
Heuermann has not been charged with Warner's murder and has pleaded not guilty to seven other homicides between 1993 and 2010. But there are at least three, unsolved murders very close to the NYIT that investigators are undoubtedly reviewing....
Mary Murphy
5 days ago3 min read
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7 comments


2 LISK Victims Had Items in their Mouths
Just about every time a prosecution affidavit is submitted in the Long Island Serial Killer case, there are details we didn't hear before...
Mary Murphy
Feb 273 min read
1,291 views
4 comments


Long Island's Route 27 Brings Fresh Questions about LISK Case
As we entered Moriches, I came upon the sign for Forge River. That caused me to stop the car...
Mary Murphy
Feb 204 min read
1,196 views
4 comments


5 'Does' on Suffolk DA Website Draw Questions About Long Island Serial Killer
5 'Does' on Suffolk DA Website Draw Questions About Long Island Serial Killer
Mary Murphy
Jan 305 min read
1,123 views
2 comments


Female 'Contact' Found on Rex Heuermann Planning Document Died in Manhattan Hotel: Friend
Danielle Goodling was found in midtown Manhattan, a place where Rex Heuermann worked as an architect...
Mary Murphy
Jan 173 min read
2,243 views
2 comments


As LISK Evidence Piles Up, Angry Response to Rex Heuermann's Claims of Innocence
On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Valerie Mack's name was officially included among LISK victims...
Mary Murphy
Dec 17, 20246 min read
602 views
3 comments


Inside Court: DNA Challenge Will Come before LISK Trial
The accused Long Island Serial Killer (LISK), Rex Heuermann, stood tall in Riverhead court Wednesday, October 16th, with hands cuffed...
Mary Murphy
Oct 16, 20244 min read
792 views
4 comments


LISK 'Asian Doe' Victim Likely Tied to Han Community in Southern China
Rex Heuermann, the accused Long Island Serial Killer (LISK), has not been charged with Asian Doe's murder, but the victim was found very...
Mary Murphy
Sep 16, 20243 min read
412 views
10 comments


Peaches and Toddler: A Tale of Two Jurisdictions
The story of 'Peaches' and her toddler daughter, whose remains were found on opposite ends of Ocean Parkway in the spring of 2011...
Mary Murphy
Aug 30, 20242 min read
1,784 views
10 comments


Alicia Adams “One of 100’s” on LISK Task Force ‘Cold Case’ List
One of the people on the list is Alicia Adams, 22, a petite woman whose nude body was discovered in a woody area near....
Mary Murphy
Aug 23, 20244 min read
2,064 views
11 comments


Dani's Story: Tragic Tale of Bronx Mom Listed in Rex Heuermann Contacts
A Pennsylvania woman wrote to my Facebook page and asked, "Is it possible to speak with you regarding another potential victim....."
Mary Murphy
Aug 15, 20244 min read
3,856 views
4 comments


The Other Asian Males: Possible LISK Victims?
But what if there's a deeper Gilgo mystery involving Asian males that dates back to 1984? At least two other cases are worth a closer look.
Mary Murphy
Aug 9, 20244 min read
1,929 views
20 comments


Why Rex Isn’t Ruled Out in 1982 Tina Foglia Murder
One of the enduring, cold case mysteries on Long Island concerns the 1982 dismemberment of 19 year old Tina Foglia...
Mary Murphy
Aug 2, 20244 min read
1,385 views
6 comments


"They've Got Someone in the Gilgo Case"
The suspected serial killer was reportedly from Massapequa Park, a suburban community close to the Great South Bay.
Mary Murphy
Jul 12, 20248 min read
1,015 views
6 comments
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