A suspect has been arrested in connection with the long-unsolved Gilgo Beach murders, a series of killings that occurred on New York's Long Island, according to a law enforcement official.
The case gained significant public attention after human remains were discovered along a beach highway over a decade ago.
The unidentified suspect was taken into custody in Massapequa, and investigators are currently at a related residence. The suspect's name has not yet been released.
The murders, which took place between 2010 and 2011, have perplexed investigators for years. Most of the victims were young women involved in sex work, and several bodies were found near Gilgo Beach.
The case has undergone various investigations and changes in police leadership, leading to the formation of an interagency task force last year, consisting of FBI agents and state and local police departments, with the goal of solving the crimes.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison stated that the Gilgo Beach task force represents a renewed commitment to solving the unsolved killings of the primarily young women whose remains were found along the Long Island highway.
The attorney for the families of two victims expressed optimism regarding the police activity, emphasizing the need to wait and see the outcome.
The investigation began after the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert, a sex worker who went missing in 2010.
During the search for her, the remains of other victims were discovered, leading to the subsequent findings of additional bodies in close proximity.
The investigation expanded to other areas of Long Island, creating a complex crime scene.
While investigators have previously stated that it is unlikely that one person is responsible for all the murders, the arrest of a suspect brings new hope for progress in the case.
On a separate note, skeletal remains were recently found in Islip, prompting a police response, but it is unclear if they are connected to the Gilgo Beach murders.
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