OAK BEACH, N.Y. — Police investigating the discovery of four bodies in a remote beach area have removed a sport utility vehicle from a Long Island home where a missing New Jersey woman was last seen. The homeowner told Newsday earlier this week that he had hired Shannon Gilbert of Jersey City for a "date" last May. Authorities say...
Shannon Gilbert of Jersey City was reported missing in May. On Tuesday, authorities found 4 bodies on Long Island's Fire Island and they think one is Gilbert.OAK BEACH, N.Y. — Police investigating the discovery of four bodies in a remote beach area have removed a sport utility vehicle from a Long Island home where a missing New Jersey woman was last seen.
The homeowner told Newsday earlier this week that he had hired Shannon Gilbert of Jersey City for a "date" last May. Authorities say she was working as a prostitute.
Police are investigating whether Gilbert is one of the bodies discovered about three miles away. They were on a secluded section of Ocean Parkway on the south shore of Long Island.
Police have blocked reporters from accessing the road where the man lives. A phone listing under his name has been disconnected.
Previous coverage:
• Shannon Gilbert, missing Jersey City prostitute, may be victim of serial killer
• 4 bodies found near Long Island beach during search for Jersey City woman