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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Nicole Kazakov joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Rex Heuermann's sentencing, George Pino's defense, and the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht.

After decades of waiting, the victims of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann finally faced him in a courtroom that became a space for grief, rage, and release. One by one, loved ones delivered searing victim impact statements—describing the lives stolen and the generational trauma left behind. Heuermann, largely expressionless, spoke briefly. In this episode, we focus on the emotional heart of the sentencing—from raw statements to the quiet devastation of children who grew up without their mothers—and what it meant to finally say these words, face-to-face.

Today on America in the MorningPushback Against The Iran Deal Grows It's not a complete deal, just a memorandum of understanding to end the war between the US and Iran, but it has been approved by President Trump and will be signed on Friday, and the criticism from both sides is already piling up.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Trump Stops Clayton Confirmation Hearing A confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee to be the next director of national intelligence, was abruptly postponed Wednesday after Trump said he was cancelling it over political disagreements with Democrats and told Clayton not to show up.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the president tied any hearing for Clayton to Congress passing a voter ID bill.   Serial Killer Jailed For Life Wednesday was sentencing day for the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports in New York the judge did not mince words when he ordered Rex Heuermann to spend the rest of his life behind bars.   Pastor Suspends Congressional Campaign A Congressional candidate in Oklahoma who had the backing of the president and founded the group Pastors for Trump is withdrawing from his runoff election amid controversy over an alleged text-messaging scandal.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Georgia Election Set The stage is set in Georgia after two Republican election runoffs gave the GOP their candidates to take on Democrats for Governor and the US Senate in November.  Donna Warder reports.   New York's Parade More than 10,000 police officers and over a million people will line the Canyon of Heroes in New York City this morning for a ticker-tape parade to honor the New York Knicks, who won the NBA Championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs.   Texas & Louisiana Prep For Storms The first tropical cyclone of the hurricane season is churning in the Gulf of America and is targeting the Texas and Louisiana coast.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports both states are making preparations for a storm with flooding rains expected to make landfall tomorrow.   Fed On Interest Rates The first meeting of the Federal Reserve with Kevin Warsh at the helm unanimously voted to leave current interest rates unchanged, but did signal that changes to the benchmark interest rate could be coming under the new chairman.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Federal Reserve's move did not sit well with President Trump, who was asked about rates not being lowered while leaving the G7 Summit.   Mangione's Defense Attorneys for the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson plan to present an affirmative psychiatric defense at his state trial.  Sue Aller reports that Luigi Mangione alleges he was suffering an "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time of the murder.   Texas Plane Crash Police in Texas are saying it's nothing short of a miracle that more people didn't die following a deadly plane crash on a southern Texas highway.  Correspondent Mike Hempen has the latest. Alligator Alcatraz Closed The federal government has emptied the Everglades immigrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports that money and the weather were the key factors for the closure. No Redistricting For Georgia Republicans in Georgia have decided to end any thoughts of congressional redistricting in defiance of President Trump.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Belf's News Gallery, Greg Belfrage goes over the latest in trending headlines including the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran, the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer, the Federal Reserve and interest rates, Jeff Bezos at VivaTech, shooting at a Mississippi Walmart, Aligator Alcatraz and hurricane season, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York judge sentenced 62-year-old serial killer, Rex Heuermann to three consecutive life terms plus 100 years to life for the murders of seven women. Heuermann had to listen to dozens of victim impact statements detailing the heartbreak so many families have had to endure based on his crimes. As the judge gave the harshest ruling possible for Heuermann, we also heard from his now ex-wife and daughter who did not attend today’s sentencing, but asked that the focus be on the victims and their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York judge sentenced 62-year-old serial killer, Rex Heuermann to three consecutive life terms plus 100 years to life for the murders of seven women. Heuermann had to listen to dozens of victim impact statements detailing the heartbreak so many families have had to endure based on his crimes. As the judge gave the harshest ruling possible for Heuermann, we also heard from his now ex-wife and daughter who did not attend today’s sentencing, but asked that the focus be on the victims and their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York judge sentenced 62-year-old serial killer, Rex Heuermann to three consecutive life terms plus 100 years to life for the murders of seven women. Heuermann had to listen to dozens of victim impact statements detailing the heartbreak so many families have had to endure based on his crimes. As the judge gave the harshest ruling possible for Heuermann, we also heard from his now ex-wife and daughter who did not attend today’s sentencing, but asked that the focus be on the victims and their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start with Wall Street's reaction to the Federal Reserve's latest decision on interest rates. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran about future talks. A judge has sealed the fate of the Long Island serial killer. We have new developments about how Luigi Mangione's state murder trial will pan out this fall. Plus, we're tracking the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New York judge sentenced 62-year-old serial killer, Rex Heuermann to three consecutive life terms plus 100 years to life for the murders of seven women. Heuermann had to listen to dozens of victim impact statements detailing the heartbreak so many families have had to endure based on his crimes. As the judge gave the harshest ruling possible for Heuermann, we also heard from his now ex-wife and daughter who did not attend today’s sentencing, but asked that the focus be on the victims and their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer gets life in prison as victim's' families address him in court

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on sentencing day for the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer.

The infamous Gilgo Beach serial killer, who admitted to killing 8 women on New York's Long Island, is scheduled to be sentenced on June 17. Instead of going to trial, Rex Heuermann took a plea deal. But he's sure to spend the rest of his life in prison for murders that left a community and cops searching for decades for a killer who turned out to be the dad next door. AP correspondents Phil Marcelo, Mike Sisak and Julie Walker take a look at the case in this special report.  Photo is of Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney

One Man. One Mission. Justice. In the Hunt for the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer.Rodney K. Harrison's life could have gone the way of the drug dealers he grew up with in South Jamaica, Queens. Instead, a twist of fate and relentless drive led him to become the NYPD's highest-ranking uniformed officer and, later, Police Commissioner of Suffolk County on Long Island—where he engineered the arrest of the elusive Gilgo Beach serial killer.Harrison survived a false arrest as a teenager and later dodged bullets as an undercover in Brooklyn. He calmed the fallout of Eric Garner's chokehold death on Staten Island, worked shoulder-to-shoulder with outspoken community leaders in Harlem, brought Jam Master Jay's killers to justice, removed bricks from the 9/11 Twin Towers, dealt with looters during the pandemic on the streets of New York—and always advocated for every victim.This real-life Blue Bloods true crime story chronicles the triumphs, controversies, politics, and dangers that define modern policing in America's largest city.Harrison shares these true crime stories:The harrowing night his undercover partner was shot on the street.An insider's view of the investigations that shaped headlines—from Jam Master Jay to his career-defining case, putting the Gilgo Beach serial killer (he called him "the Devil that walks among us") behind bars, and the personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas behind the badge.More than a cop's story—a rare, unfiltered look at crime, justice, and resilience in New York. Now a crime commentator on CBS and corporate security consultant,THE COMMISSIONER: From Street Cop To Top Cop in the NYPD, and the Inside Story of the Hunt for the Long Beach Serial Killer—Rodney K. Harrison

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the stunning guilty plea of Rex Heuermann, the Long Island architect known as the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer. For more than fifteen years, the murders of at least eight women dumped along a desolate stretch of Ocean Parkway went unsolved — one of the most haunting cold cases in American history. Candice walks through the investigative breakthroughs that finally brought Heuermann to justice, then is joined by legal analyst Josh Ritter to break down the terms of his plea agreement, including an unprecedented requirement to cooperate with the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit.Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Killer Psyche ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He's a loving dad and a serial killer. Victoria Heuermann said those words after sitting across from her father in a jailhouse room and hearing him confess to murdering eight women — including at least seven inside the home where she grew up. She didn't say it with sarcasm. She didn't say it with rage. She said it like someone trying to hold two truths that shouldn't be able to exist inside the same person — because for Victoria, they have to. The Rex she knew coached her through life. Took care of the family. Was the person she called when she needed something. That Rex was real to her. The Rex who strangled women and dismembered them in the basement while she played video games ten feet away — that Rex is also real. And she has to live with both of them for the rest of her life. The Peacock documentary didn't just show Victoria accepting her father's guilt. It showed the psychological cost of that acceptance. Depression. Anger. A self-worth that's been destroyed. And a question that keeps surfacing — if my father is a monster, what does that make me? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins me to analyze Victoria Heuermann's psychological landscape — whether holding both versions of her father is genuine coping or a mirror of his own compartmentalization, what the immediate forgiveness tells us about where she actually is in the grief process, and how a person begins to rebuild an identity when the person who shaped it turns out to be a serial killer. Victoria said nobody thinks about the daughter. This conversation proves her wrong.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#VictoriaHeuermann #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #GilgoBeachKiller #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #HouseOfSecrets #SerialKillerDaughter #ShavaunScott

Rex Heuermann, a New York-based architect, pleaded guilty to seven murders spanning nearly two decades, admitting to strangling all eight victims and dumping their remains across Long Island. He faces multiple life sentences, with sentencing scheduled for June 17, 2026.  Try our coffee! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comBecome a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeeklyShop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcastWebsite: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.comInstagram: @CrimeWeeklyPodTwitter: @CrimeWeeklyPodFacebook: @CrimeWeeklyPodADS:1. https://www.WildGrain.com/CrimeWeekly30 - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY30 for $30 off your first box and FREE croissants for LIFE!

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Angenette Levy joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Rex Heuermann's guilty plea in the Gilgo Beach murders, jury deliberations in the attempted murder trial of Gerhardt Konig, and Savannah Guthrie's return to work after the abduction of her mother Nancy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Follow Forbes True Crime  The man charged with murdering seven women and discarding their remains in Gilgo Beach and other Long Island sites between 1993 and 2010 pleaded guilty on Wednesday, putting to rest a case that has haunted the New York suburb for decades. 62-year-old Rex Heuermann, who worked as an architect in midtown Manhattan, pleaded guilty to killing Melissa Barthelemy, Amber Costello, Megan Waterman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, and Sandra Costilla. Heuermann also admitted to killing another woman, 34-year-old Karen Vergata, who went missing in 1996. Josh Zeman, director of 'The Killing Season,' and host of the podcast 'Monster: Hunting the Long Island Serial Killer,' joins "Forbes True Crime" to discuss the case. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Long Island, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murders spanning decades. The families of his victims speak out. In Hawaii, a verdict at the trial of anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, who is accused of attempting to murder his wife on a hike. Plus, a veteran prosecutor explains what reasonable doubt means in a jury trial. Help  "Missing in America" win a Webby award. Vote here:  https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/crime-justice Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

62-year-old architect, father and former husband Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to a series of murders that plagued Long Island for 2 decades. As victims’ families gathered in court, Heuermann detailed how he strangled and dismembered the women while hiding in plan sight, posing as a normal suburban Dad. As part of his plea deal, the Gilgo Beach serial killer will be interviewed by the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit to try and understand what drove him to become the monster he is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

62-year-old architect, father and former husband Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to a series of murders that plagued Long Island for 2 decades. As victims’ families gathered in court, Heuermann detailed how he strangled and dismembered the women while hiding in plan sight, posing as a normal suburban Dad. As part of his plea deal, the Gilgo Beach serial killer will be interviewed by the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit to try and understand what drove him to become the monster he is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

62-year-old architect, father and former husband Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to a series of murders that plagued Long Island for 2 decades. As victims’ families gathered in court, Heuermann detailed how he strangled and dismembered the women while hiding in plan sight, posing as a normal suburban Dad. As part of his plea deal, the Gilgo Beach serial killer will be interviewed by the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit to try and understand what drove him to become the monster he is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In Long Island, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murders spanning decades. The families of his victims speak out. In Hawaii, a verdict at the trial of anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, who is accused of attempting to murder his wife on a hike. Plus, a veteran prosecutor explains what reasonable doubt means in a jury trial. Help  "Missing in America" win a Webby award. Vote here:  https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/crime-justice Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

62-year-old architect, father and former husband Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to a series of murders that plagued Long Island for 2 decades. As victims’ families gathered in court, Heuermann detailed how he strangled and dismembered the women while hiding in plan sight, posing as a normal suburban Dad. As part of his plea deal, the Gilgo Beach serial killer will be interviewed by the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit to try and understand what drove him to become the monster he is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Craig Melvin was definitely not supposed to tell us that Jenna Bush Hagar is in Devil Wears Prada 2, but he did. Cardi B get's super shady, the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer has pled guilty and what is going on with Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini??Plus weird food things your family does that you realized later in life that NOT EVERYONE does. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Rex Heuermann, an architect from Massapequa Park, has now pleaded guilty to the murders of seven women and moving the body of an eighth woman. The deaths of the eight women rocked Long Island and had law enforcement searching for years for a murderer dubbed the Long Island Serial Killer. Heuermann changed his plea after losing an effort to bar DNA evidence from his trial. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through Heuermann's guilty plea in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/crimefix to get an extra 25 cents bonus for every gallon on your first tank of gas.Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guest: Kristin Thorne https://x.com/KristinThorneCRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rex Heuermann admitted Wednesday to murdering eight women during a 17-year killing spree that terrorized Long Island and labeled him the Gilgo Beach serial killer. Several of the victims' relatives sobbed quietly and were seen wiping tears as Heuermann admitted to the rash of killings beginning in 1993 and concluding in 2010. The killings went unsolved for two decades until the Suffolk County district attorney's office, New York State Police and the FBI first identified Heuermann as a suspect in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rex Heuermann admitted Wednesday to murdering eight women during a 17-year killing spree that terrorized Long Island and labeled him the Gilgo Beach serial killer. Several of the victims' relatives sobbed quietly and were seen wiping tears as Heuermann admitted to the rash of killings beginning in 1993 and concluding in 2010. The killings went unsolved for two decades until the Suffolk County district attorney's office, New York State Police and the FBI first identified Heuermann as a suspect in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Katherine Ramsland, author and professor in forensic psychology and criminology at DeSales University, joins Karen Conti to talk about the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, Rex Heuermann, that is expected to plead guilty. Katherine discusses the suspect’s character, his targets, whether his wife knew of the murders, our inability to recognize people who may be […]

These are 6 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  John Mwangi out of Fort Hood plead guilty to murdering his wife, Sgt Esther Gitau Veteran Tyler Linn charged with target parking lot murder of Matthew Traywick PO3 Taylor Lomax is charged with double homicide of sailors Noely Makenda and Jordyn Forrestier out of NAS Jacksonville Army Retiree Andrew Dykes was charged with 30-year cold case previously tied to Gilgo Beach Serial Killer (victim: Tanya Jackson) Suspected serial killer, Fernando Cota, to be disinterred from Veteran's Cemetery  Veteran and former leader of Idaho American Legion, Charles Abrahamson, is charged with fraud for allegedly diverting over $1.45 million in funds ⸻

During a hearing on Tuesday, Judge Tim Mazzei expressed his exasperation with Heuermann’s legal team, noting the case has lingered in the Long Island courts for over two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is DNA the Key to Solving Gilgo Beach Murders?  The Police Off The Cuff team is breaking down the latest news in the Rex Heuermann case, focusing on the admissibility of DNA evidence. Bill shares his analysis on what this means for the truecrime case in new york and the breaking news surrounding it. Stay tuned for more updates! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Gilgo Beach judge has ruled for a single trial for Rex Heuermann, the man arrested in 2023 for the alleged murders of seven women over the span of almost 20 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The defendant in the notorious Gilgo Beach serial murders on Long Island has been denied his request to split the extensive case, which involves seven horrific killings over several decades, into multiple trials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Detectives investigating the Gilgo Beach murders recently visited Jones Beach after workers discovered bloody gloves and other potential evidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A significant ruling was made by a judge in Suffolk County regarding the case of Rex Heuermann, who is charged with the Gilgo Beach serial murders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rex Heuermann expressed his appreciation for his defense attorney, telling her she did a "good job" during a hearing focused on DNA evidence held on Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Is the Gilgo Beach Case Finally Solved? #GilgoBeach #RexHeuermann #asaellerup Asa Ellerup, and Victoria Ellerup are interviewed in the documentary 'The Gilgo Beach Killer House of secrets." Asa Ellerup, Rex Heuermann's wife still believes Rex is innocent, his daughter Victoria thinks he is guilty. We sift through the interviews and the exploitation of Asa and Victoria, and await the trial of Rex Heuermann.

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On November 20th, 1993, the sexually violated and mutilated corpse of a young woman is found on Long Island, New York. The first of over ten bodies found in the coming decades of young, petite, sex workers, whose murders will later be attributed to "The Long Island Serial Killer." But no suspect will be arrested until July of 2023. Why did it take law enforcement three decades to find this guy, how did they find him, and who is he? All this and more on this week's true crime deep dive. Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch.

Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Challenges DNA Evidence, Seeks Separate Trials Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in a Long Island courtroom as his defense team formally filed motions challenging the case against him. Heuermann, an architect and father of two from Massapequa Park, is charged with seven of at least ten murders tied to the infamous Gilgo Beach killings. His legal team is pushing to separate the charges into multiple trials and is contesting key forensic evidence that prosecutors plan to use. His attorney, Michael Brown, filed a motion requesting that the seven murder charges be split into five separate trials.   The motion proposes that the first three victims be tried together, while the remaining four be handled individually. Brown argued that keeping all charges in one trial could unfairly influence a jury. "When you have count after count, charge after charge, it leads a jury despite a judge's instruction, it leads a jury to say you know what there's so much there," Brown stated. "He may not be guilty of this but maybe he's guilty of that and it's what we call accumulative effect." The defense is also challenging DNA evidence obtained from rootless hairs found at six of the crime scenes. Attorney Danielle Coysh argued that the forensic method used to analyze the hairs has not been widely accepted in the scientific community, making it inadmissible under state law. "It's never been the subject of any judicial testing or any standard so this is the first time in the United States that it will be done," Coysh said. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney pushed back on the defense's claims, stating that the DNA method—performed by Astrea Forensics, a California-based lab—is scientifically valid. "I would submit that this is the next generation of the evolution of the technology," Tierney said. "It's exciting to be at the forefront of that and we look forward to proving the scientific acceptance and effectiveness of this technology." Tierney has led the charge against Heuermann, working with the Gilgo Beach Task Force to bring charges against him. The latest development in the case comes after Heuermann was recently charged in the murder of Valerie Mack. Her remains were first discovered by a hunter's dog in 2000 in a wooded area of Manorville, Long Island. Mack's decapitated body was found inside a black plastic bag bound with rope and wrapped in duct tape. Both her hands and one of her legs were severed, according to court documents. The rest of her remains surfaced more than a decade later, in April 2011, near Gilgo Beach. Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to Mack's murder, as well as the killings of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Costello, Jessica Taylor, and Sandra Costilla. Authorities have linked the murders to a string of victims found along Ocean Parkway between 1993 and 2010. His next court appearance is set for February 18. Judge Timothy Mazzei indicated that a hearing on the DNA evidence, known as a Frye hearing, will likely take place in late February or early March. Heuermann has denied all charges. #GilgoBeach #RexHeuermann #TrueCrime #ColdCase #DNAEvidence #JusticeForVictims #LongIsland Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

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