Two masked individuals briefly approached the home of the Gilgo Beach serial killer on Long Island, an incident described by the killer’s ex-wife as a potential break-in attempt but also possibly a prank. The episode unfolded recently at the residence where Asa Ellerup and her two children were present.

Doorbell camera footage shows two young men wearing ski masks ringing the doorbell before quickly leaving the scene. The video was obtained by Newsday, which reported on the incident. According to Nassau County police, the act did not meet the criteria for an attempted break-in charge.

Ellerup referred to the event as an attempted break-in, expressing concern over the presence of the intruders at the property. Law enforcement officials, however, have suggested that the individuals may have been engaging in a form of "ding-dong-ditch" prank rather than a coordinated criminal act.

The Gilgo Beach serial killer case involved a series of murders discovered on Long Island, and the killer’s identity has been a focus of public and media attention. The house, known to be connected to the killer, has attracted various levels of scrutiny and interest.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation at the property but have not indicated any further legal action related to this particular incident. The use of ski masks and the brief nature of the encounter led officials to classify the event as a low-level trespassing matter rather than a serious security breach.