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Killing Grounds: The Gilgo Beach Murders

Killing Grounds: The Gilgo Beach Murders

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Killing Grounds: The Gilgo Beach Murders

2026

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

6.8(5 votes)

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Documentary

Crime

Overview

When a woman vanishes, police find bodies along Long Island's shore. Years of dead ends and overlooked victims stall the case until a new task force spots a suspect hiding in plain sight. With trial looming, insiders and families speak.

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The Nacelle Company

Empress Films

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No episodes found for this season.

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Creative team

Showrunner: Brian Volk-Weiss
Matt Ochacher

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