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Top 5 Stories in Long Island Press This Week: Shark at Robert Moses, Karen Vergata Identified, and More

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Dead Shark Washes Ashore At Robert Moses Beach

In the latest occurrence of shark activity on Long Island this summer, a six-foot dead shark washed ashore on Robert Moses Beach’s Field 5 early Wednesday morning.

Fire Island Jane Doe Identified As Karen Vergata

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Fire Island Jane Doe has been identified as a woman named Karen Vergata, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney.

Jessica Taylor, First Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Victim To Be Identified, Was Found 20 Years Ago Wednesday

Twenty years ago on the morning of July 26, 2003, a woman walking her dog along secluded Halsey Manor Road in Manorville discovered a body that was later identified as that of Jessica Taylor. Eight years later, her additional remains were found 50 miles away on the side of Ocean Parkway.

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Rex Heuermann an ‘Ogre’ Who Defies Supervillain Myth

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Rex Heuermann has been charged with three of the Gilgo Beach murders, and is a prime suspect in a fourth.Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office

The Gilgo Beach serial killer’s calls taunting the victim’s family once sparked speculation that he may be skilled at evading investigators, but authorities say the taunts ultimately helped police crack the case.

Kaplan and Kaplan Indicted On 16 Counts For Defrauding Clients Millions of Dollars

At the federal court in Central Islip, a 16-count indictment was unsealed against Adam and Daniel Kaplan, two Long Island-based investment advisers, on July 25.