The Long Island Serial Killer (Update)

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The Long Island Serial Killer (Update)

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Apr 5, 2018

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This is a brief update for episodes 14 - 16 of the podcast, addressing some recent news regarding Shannan Gilbert and the drama unfolding in Suffolk County.

Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal Whelan

Music by T. Nordgren

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Apr 5, 2018

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