Man Arrested in Florida for Murders of Woman and Daughter Linked to Long Island Serial Killings
A 66-year-old man named Andrew Dykes has been arrested in Florida on a murder charge linked to the 1997 killing of Tanya Jackson, a woman whose remains were found dismembered in New York. The case drew new attention when authorities finally identified Jackson and her two-year-old daughter, Tatiana, who was discovered nearly 14 years later near Gilgo Beach.
Tatiana, known as "Baby Doe," was just two years old when she died. Her remains were found close to where the bodies of other women had been discovered along Long Island's southern shore, fueling speculation that the deaths might be linked to a serial killer operating in the area.
The case drew renewed attention in April when authorities announced they had identified Jackson and her daughter through DNA evidence. As part of the new investigation, officials offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to a resolution in the case.
Andrew Dykes is accused of killing Tanya Jackson in 1997, but he was never charged with her murder or that of his stepdaughter. However, his arrest on Wednesday near Tampa, Florida, has raised questions about whether he may have been involved in other crimes.
In 2023, Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect, was arrested and later charged with the murders of seven women who were found along Gilgo Beach. Heuermann pleaded not guilty to the charges but was not accused of killing Jackson or her daughter.
Dykes' arrest is a significant development in the case, which has been cold for nearly three decades. The investigation into his role in Jackson's death is ongoing, and authorities are likely to provide more information as the case unfolds.
A 66-year-old man named Andrew Dykes has been arrested in Florida on a murder charge linked to the 1997 killing of Tanya Jackson, a woman whose remains were found dismembered in New York. The case drew new attention when authorities finally identified Jackson and her two-year-old daughter, Tatiana, who was discovered nearly 14 years later near Gilgo Beach.
Tatiana, known as "Baby Doe," was just two years old when she died. Her remains were found close to where the bodies of other women had been discovered along Long Island's southern shore, fueling speculation that the deaths might be linked to a serial killer operating in the area.
The case drew renewed attention in April when authorities announced they had identified Jackson and her daughter through DNA evidence. As part of the new investigation, officials offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to a resolution in the case.
Andrew Dykes is accused of killing Tanya Jackson in 1997, but he was never charged with her murder or that of his stepdaughter. However, his arrest on Wednesday near Tampa, Florida, has raised questions about whether he may have been involved in other crimes.
In 2023, Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect, was arrested and later charged with the murders of seven women who were found along Gilgo Beach. Heuermann pleaded not guilty to the charges but was not accused of killing Jackson or her daughter.
Dykes' arrest is a significant development in the case, which has been cold for nearly three decades. The investigation into his role in Jackson's death is ongoing, and authorities are likely to provide more information as the case unfolds.
I can only imagine how hard it must be on the family of Tanya and Tatiana after all these years. The fact that they've finally been identified and linked to this case is just heartbreaking 
And now this new arrest, it's like we're getting a piece of the puzzle that's been missing for so long... but what other questions are we gonna have? Is there more to Andrew Dykes than meets the eye? 
She was just 2 years old when she died... can't even imagine how scary that must have been for her parents and loved ones 
. I guess this arrest in Florida is a step in the right direction, but I hope justice is served for Tanya and Tatiana 
anyway, back to this news... do you think they'll ever catch all those serial killers in Long Island? it's crazy how one person can leave so many dead bodies behind... and what's with the reward system? $25k might be nice, but like, won't it just encourage more ppl to come forward with false info? 
. Andrew Dykes' arrest is like that piece falling into place - it's a reminder that even when we think nothing's moving forward, progress can still happen quietly in the background.
. Tanya Jackson and her little girl Tatiana were just two years old when their lives were brutally cut short. It's heartbreaking to think about what they must have experienced before... well, before anything happened at all 
. We need patience, persistence, and compassion as we work towards solving these types of crimes.
. I mean, the fact that a 66-year-old dude was arrested in Florida for a murder from '97 is wild. And now they're trying to link him to Tatiana's death too... it's like, what's going on? 
The whole thing with Rex Heuermann being charged last year and all the bodies found along Gilgo Beach is just insane 
. I guess you could say justice is finally starting to catch up after 28 years of nothing happening. Fingers crossed they can get some answers out of this one soon 
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