‘Montauk Mary,’ slain nearly 50 years ago, to have her ID revealed along with 5 other Long Island cold case victims

Authorities say DNA testing has identified “Montauk Mary”, a woman found shot in Montauk in 1978, along with five other victims in Long Island cold cases. Their identities are due to be revealed on Thursday, bringing new answers to cases that had remained unresolved for decades.

Mary was found at East Overlook Park near Montauk Highway, aged an estimated 60 or older, about five feet tall and around 200 pounds. The other cases are from Deer Park, Riverhead, Montauk, Great River and Fire Island; the oldest dates to 1976. Authorities said the DNA technology was also used in the Gilgo Beach investigation and other historic cases.