Raymond Zuppa, a former prosecutor, has called for the reopening of the investigation into Natasha Jugo's 2013 death, which was ruled a suicide. He believes that her case may be linked to the Long Island Serial Killer, especially following the recent arrest of Rex Heuermann. Jugo's body was discovered at Gilgo Beach, and Zuppa argues that the geographical connection, combined with suspicious circumstances surrounding her death, warrants a re-evaluation of the case. He has formally petitioned the NYPD for further investigation into her tragic end.
"Given the geographical location, as well as current and historical events ... I believe the investigation into this matter should be reopened and competently investigated," Zuppa stated in a petition filed Wednesday in Manhattan Supreme Court that names the NYPD and Commissioner Jessica Tisch as defendants. "The area of the occurrence is infamous."
"This is Gilgo," Zuppa said, stopping just short of saying Jugo was a victim of the serial killer. "I wouldn't rule it out, it makes more sense," the "semi-retired" prosecutor added. "But they don't want this to be a murder. It was ruled a suicide on May 2, 2013 - without a body."
Zuppa told The Post Friday he'd like to see cops take a fresh look at the case, particularly in the wake of accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann 's 2023 arrest.
Jugo, 31, a diagnosed schizophrenic, was last seen leaving her Bayside, Queens, residence the afternoon of March 16, 2013; she'd been sent to a nearby pharmacy to pick up a prescription for her sickly father.
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