<p>
	Twelve years later, the Gilgo Beach murders remain unsolved. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ti-Hua Chang looks at what some call flaws in the investigation, including the Suffolk police department keeping the FBI out of the case for years.
</p>


Long Island

LIGILGOMISTAKES_video

Gilgo Beach murders 12 years later: Past mistakes

onecms:6ee307d1-ab2d-489e-8a62-6eb24982857d

Newsday

gilgo murders pic.jpg

Gilgo Beach murders 12 years later: Part one — Past mistakes

Most Popular

Latest Videos

Latest videos

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding NYS Trooper Thomas Mascia's shooting last week on the Southern State Parkway. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'There's a lot of emotion right now'

The nature of the dispute wasn't disclosed.

Poll worker faces charges after Election Day altercation

Executive Director Marc Alessi discusses plans to preserve Nikola Tesla's legacy after a fire destroyed the historic lab.

'Such an important part of Long Island'

State Trooper Thomas Mascia has been suspended without pay amid an investigation into the circumstances of how he was shot on the Southern State Parkway last week. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Trooper involved in shooting suspended without pay

Historians say a proposal for a new industrial site would ruin the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wyandanch. 

'I don't want our history to be lost'

Sign up for the NewsdayTV newsletter

Long Island Newsletter Widget

A Bay Shore auction and awards dinner raised money for veterans and awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Auction, dinner a salute to service of military vets

Long Island Article Bottom Module

If Trump's lead holds, he could be the first Republican presidential candidate to win Nassau County since 1988.

LI came out strong for Trump over Harris, unofficial tally shows

The Tempo hotel would be the South Shore village's only hotel.

Patchogue to vote on new plan for luxury Hilton hotel at site of shuttered bowling alley

The lawyer for the Port Washington facility says it will not close Dec. 31.

Bidders vie for The Harborside retirement community

Fred and Leah Goldberg were killed when the car they were in veered out of control and hit two others, Suffolk police said.

Melville couple killed in three-vehicle crash

About $9 million in revenue from the red light camera will be lost.

Suffolk taxes to increase under new budget

The investigation into Thomas Mascia's conduct is "far from over" as investigators continue to piece together what happened, an official said.

NYS trooper under criminal investigation as shooting on LI 'did not occur the way it was reported,' police say

Long Island Video Playlist

A jury found the Bay Shore Union Free School District liable for failing to investigate sex abuse allegations against former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi. 

Jury unanimously agreed the district was 100% liable 

The Bay Shore Union Free School District was found liable for ignoring sexual abuse allegations against former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi. 

Largest award to a Long Island student under the Child Victims Act 

Trooper Thomas Mascia was released from Nassau University Medical Center after being wounded in a shooting on the Southern State Parkway Wednesday night.

Trooper released from hospital, search for suspect continues

The loss of Kenia Nunez's husband inspired her and one of the couple's daughters, Natalia Suaza, to run Sunday's New York City Marathon.

'It's an incredible experience' 

Huntington Town officials are moving to give local historic designation to the Hubbs Burr House, which was built in the late 1800s, to help it last for generations.

'This house should be around for generations to come'

Researchers predict it will be the sixth straight season of low scallop populations in Suffolk waterways. 

Many surveys showed no adult scallops 

Robert Besedin Sr., a Baldwin Air Force veteran who claims Nassau cops assaulted him at his home in 2017, was awarded more than $2.3 million by a jury in Brooklyn Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The police did not tell the truth'

Trooper Thomas Mascia was shot in the leg during a traffic stop on the Southern State. The search for the gunman is continuing. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Shots fired. I'm hit'

Suffolk police said a man suspected of killing a Brooklyn artist at a Southampton resort was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot at his home in Pennsylvania.

Suspect found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound

William Floyd school district officials discussed the implementation of metal detectors after a student was found with a loaded gun.

'Kindergarten to 12th grade is our number one priority'

A 33-year-old Brooklyn woman found in a guest room at Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill has been identified as Sabina Rosas. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

'A victim of violence'

Recent listeria and E. coli outbreaks due to foodborne illness have some Long Island shoppers taking extra caution with their menu choices.

'I've been making things more from scratch'

Homepage Trending

LI Votes 2024: Latest local results

Best of fall on Long Island 

Newsday Marching Band Festival

Newsday's Feed Me Magazine

<a href="https://www.newsday.com/video/newsdaytv-top-stories">Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories</a>

Newsday TV

NewsdayTV Top Item

Trump transition into White House ... 9/11 mastermind plea deal ... Suffolk tax increase ... Warm weather

Trump transition to White House ... Suffolk tax increase ... Warm weather continues

Long Island - megaslot

Find out what's happening with Nassau & Suffolk news, Long Island schools, plus the latest crime, courts, politics. Coverage includes Fire Island, the Hamptons & North Fork.

Stay logged in.