Notably, two decapitated torsos were found in the hamlet of Manorville, 40 miles east of Gilgo.
The remains of Jessica Taylor, 20, were discovered in 2003, with Valerie Mack, 24, found in 2000. Striking similarities in the Manorville cases give rise to speculation about the “Manorville Butcher,” who has never been identified.
Experts have debated whether the Manorville Butcher and the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) are the same person, but Kelly argues that the differing modus operandi between the Gilgo Four and Manorville victims strongly suggests the involvement of distinct killers.