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Saturday May 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
The plea is not the end of the story for the Long Island serial killer—it marks the beginning of a new chapter in one of the most closely followed cases in recent history.

Join filmmaker Joshua Zeman, journalist and podcaster Alexis Linkletter, and Robert Macedonio (attorney for Asa Ellerup) for a deeper examination of the Gilgo Beach murders following Rex Heuermann’s guilty plea.

Moderated by journalist Julie Grant, this panel draws on years of reporting, investigative work, and legal analysis to unpack both the criminal case and the family’s experience. From evidentiary questions to the broader human impact, this conversation goes beyond the headlines—exploring what still lies beneath the surface and what comes next as sentencing approaches on June 17.
Speakers
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Josh Zeman

Filmmaker
Joshua Zeman is an award-winning filmmaker known for documentary storytelling that blends investigation, suspense, and emotional depth. His breakout film, Cropsey, helped redefine modern true crime doc filmmaking and remains one of the genre’s most acclaimed titles.

Zeman EP'd and directed The Killing Season, an eight part docu-series for A&E, produced by Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney. The series was the first to cover the then-unsolved Gilgo Beach murders and Zeman’s work led to several breakthroughs in the case. Zeman also directed Murder... Read More →
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Robert Macedonio

Trial Attorney
Robert A. Macedonio is a veteran trial attorney known for handling complex and high-profile legal matters, with a focus on criminal law, litigation strategy, and case analysis. With extensive courtroom experience, he brings a clear, direct, and practical perspective to breaking legal... Read More →
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Alexis Linkletter

Host, Unraveled: Long Island Serial Killer
Alexis Linkletter is an investigative journalist and the host of Investigation Discovery’s Unraveled: Long Island Serial Killer. For more than a decade, she has followed the case in real time, tracking its shifts, mapping its players, and translating a sprawling, often obscured... Read More →
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Julie Grant

Journalist & Attorney
Julie Grant packs a powerful one-two punch as a trained, and seasoned, journalist and attorney.  The former prosecutor, victims’ rights champion, and trial advocacy teacher brings a unique blend of journalism experience and legal expertise to every story she tells.  Julie is a... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
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