A Suffolk County judge in New York has authorized the use of DNA evidence that prosecutors says will pin accused serial killer Rex Heuermann on six of the seven Gilgo Beach murders. The defense objected to the evidence due to its acquisition through a new DNA technique called whole genome sequencing, which is novel to …
During a hearing Tuesday, accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s defense team called their first expert witness, but the witness’s qualifications were reportedly met with skepticism by the prosecution. According to LI Press, during the Frye hearing at the Suffolk County Court in Riverhead, the defense and prosecution continued to debate the scientific validity …
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The home of accused Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann — where authorities say he committed at least some of the murders he’s charged with — will go on sale sometime next year. Robert Macedonio, a lawyer for Heuermann’s wife Asa Ellerup, told the New York Times that the house can’t go on sale until …
Personal items seized during searches of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s Long Island properties have been returned to his family, attorneys say. “The family is thankful and relieved that they’re starting to get some of their personal property back,” said Bob Macedonio, the attorney for Heuermann’s wife Asa Ellerup, who filed for divorce …
A defense attorney for the man accused of being the Long Island serial killer says he wants the cases against his client tried separately. Rex Heuermann — charged with six murders, including the so-called “Gilgo 4” — appeared for a status hearing this week before State Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei, Newsday reported. Michael J. …
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney credited advances in DNA technology for strengthening the evidence against accused Long Island serial killer, Rex Heuermann, who has a murder trial looming against hist. Newsweek reports that the court will examine new DNA methods during Heuermann’s upcoming trial, including techniques for analyzing human hair and other DNA material, …
The suspected Long Island serial killer allegedly visited a New York gun club a day before one of the victims disappeared in 2003. According to Newsday, a day planner indicated that Rex Heuermann attended a rifle training event at the Peconic River Sportsman’s Club in Manorville on July 20, 2003 — a day before Jessica …
Investigators have named Long Island serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann as a suspect in the murder of a seventh victim. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney told Newsday that Heuermann is a suspect in the death of Valerie Mack, whose torso was found in Manorville not far from where remains of Jessica Taylor were found. …
Heuermann appeared in court Thursday to be arraigned on two additional murders, in 2003 and 1993.
Long Island media outlet Newsday reports that suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is expected to be arraigned this week on a fifth murder. Multiple sources told the outlet that Heuermann, 60, will be arraigned on the new charge on Thursday before State Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei. The new indictment follows some fresh …
The search warrant executed at the home of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has concluded, a family lawyer confirmed. News 14 reports that lawyer Robert Macedonio stated that the search appeared to focus on the Massapequa Park home’s basement. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Macedonio said the family home is currently empty. Heuermann’s wife, …
