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NBC4 & New York Daily News Seek Bruce Barket’s Comments on the Long Island Serial Killer Case

NBC4 reporter Pei-Sze Cheng and Daily News reporter Lukas Alpert sought comment from Bruce Barket about the ongoing Long Island serial killer investigation involving the discovery of the bodies of four prostitutes found along Gilgo Beach in December 2010. Suffolk County police determined that a serial killer murdered the women who advertised their services on Craigslist. Police are looking for the suspected murderer. In Cheng’s story, Mr. Barket discussed how advanced technology and digital communications helps prosecutors and police track down a suspect. He also talks about how police determined a serial killer murdered the women and the next steps officers may take in their investigation to find the murderer. In Alpert’s story, Mr. Barket discussed the dangers of advertising sex on websites such as Craigslist.