In a growing controversy surrounding New York's bail reform laws, Suffolk County legislators from both sides of the aisle are calling for immediate change. Following the release of four suspects involved in the discovery of human remains, leaders on Long Island are expressing concern about the effectiveness of supervised release without bail in ensuring public safety.

The issue was brought to the forefront when all four suspects, identified as Steven Brown, 44; Jeffrey Mackey, 38; Amanda Wallace, 40; and Alexis Nieves, 33, were able to walk out of jail after their court appearance on Wednesday. These suspects have been charged with first-degree hindering prosecution, tampering with physical evidence, and concealment of a human corpse. Notably, they have not been specifically charged with the killing of the two victims.

Reacting to Governor Kathy Hochul's defense of bail reform, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, alongside the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) and other legislators, held a press conference in Hauppauge condemning her stance. Governor Hochul had suggested that perhaps the District Attorney's office should have conducted a more thorough investigation and brought additional charges, such as murder or assault, in order to make them bail eligible.

However, District Attorney Raymond Tierney fired back, expressing outrage at the Governor's comments. He asserted that prosecutors have a duty to bring charges supported by evidence only and criticized her lack of understanding of the criminal justice system. Tierney defended the efforts of the Suffolk County Police Homicide Detectives, highlighting their ongoing work to gather evidence.

The discovery of human remains in West Babylon and across Long Island led to the arrests of the four individuals. Despite their release, they are under supervision and have been required to wear monitoring bracelets, surrender their passports, and remain in Suffolk County.

Critics argue that the current bail laws are not rational, given the nature of the crimes involved. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine expressed shock at the suspects' release, emphasizing the need for evidence before making charges. Lou Civello, representing the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association, echoed this sentiment, stating that the case highlights the irrationality of the current bail system.

The victims' identities and their relationship to the suspects remain undisclosed, contributing to the mystery surrounding this disturbing case.

As the debate over bail reform intensifies, Suffolk County officials are determined to advocate for changes to the existing laws in order to ensure the safety of the community and restore public confidence in the criminal justice system.