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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023 after investigators linked him to the Long Island Serial Killer case through DNA evidence, burner phones and a renewed task force investigation. He pled guilty in April 2026. The victims linked to Heuermann include Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Valerie Mack, Sandra Costilla and Karen Vergata. In this episode of Australian True Crime International, we’re joined by Shannon McGarvey, host of the LISK podcast and contributor to Peacock’s Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Shannon McGarvey Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023 after investigators linked him to the Long Island Serial Killer case through DNA evidence, burner phones and a renewed task force investigation. He pled guilty in April 2026. The victims linked to Heuermann include Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Valerie Mack, Sandra Costilla and Karen Vergata. In this episode of Australian True Crime International, we’re joined by Shannon McGarvey, host of the LISK podcast and contributor to Peacock’s Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Shannon McGarvey Producer: Ruby Bartzis Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com
Since we have learned about the arrest of Rex Heuermann and assuming he is who the authorities claim him to be, one of the questions that has to be asked is: Has this man killed before and if so where? In this episode we hear from a retired Metro Police Cold Case detective who discusses the Heuermann arrest and the Las Vegas four.(commercial at 12:15)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Family of slain teen speaks out as NY serial killer probe expands to Las Vegas (ktnv.com)
A buccal swab, also known as a cheek swab or oral swab, is a non-invasive and relatively simple method used to collect a DNA sample from the inside of a person's cheek. This method is often preferred over more invasive techniques like drawing blood, as it is painless, quick, and requires minimal equipment.Here's a detailed summary of the buccal swab procedure and its significance:Procedure:Preparation: The person being sampled is asked to rinse their mouth with water to remove any debris that might interfere with the collection process.Swab Collection: A sterile cotton swab attached to a plastic or wooden stick is gently rubbed against the inside of the person's cheek. The swab collects cells from the inner lining of the cheek, known as the buccal mucosa.Repeat: Typically, several swabs are taken from both cheeks to ensure an adequate DNA sample. This redundancy helps ensure accuracy in case one swab doesn't yield enough DNA.Significance and Applications: The collected DNA from buccal swabs can be used for various purposes:Genetic Testing: Buccal swabs are commonly used for genetic testing, which can provide valuable information about an individual's genetic makeup, potential health risks, and ancestry. This includes tests for conditions like genetic disorders, carrier status for certain diseases, and predispositions to certain health conditions.Forensic Analysis: In criminal investigations, buccal swabs can be collected from suspects, victims, or crime scenes. DNA profiling from these samples can help establish or exclude potential connections between individuals and crime evidence.Paternity and Relationship Testing: Buccal swabs are used to determine biological relationships, such as paternity, maternity, and sibling relationships. Comparing the DNA profiles of individuals can confirm or exclude family ties.Medical Research: Researchers use buccal swabs to collect DNA samples for scientific studies aimed at understanding the genetic basis of various diseases, behaviors, and traits. This helps advance medical knowledge and potentially develop personalized treatments.Population Studies and Ancestry: DNA samples collected via buccal swabs contribute to large-scale population studies, aiding researchers in understanding genetic variations across different populations. Additionally, these samples are used for ancestry testing, revealing an individual's ethnic and geographic origins.Advantages:Non-Invasive: Buccal swab collection is painless and non-invasive, making it more tolerable for individuals compared to procedures like blood draws.Ease of Collection: The procedure can be carried out by trained personnel and doesn't require specialized medical facilities.Stability: Buccal swab samples are relatively stable and can be stored for longer periods if properly preserved, which is advantageous for various applications.Wide Applicability: The simplicity of the procedure makes buccal swabs suitable for a wide range of individuals, including infants, children, and adults.In summary, a buccal swab is a straightforward and painless method used to collect DNA samples from the inside of a person's cheek. These samples have numerous applications in genetic testing, forensic analysis, medical research, and population studies due to their ease of collection and stability.After a request for a buccal swab has been denied by Rex Heuermann's legal team, the matter will now go before the Judge for a ruling.(commercial at 7:39)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann REFUSES to give DNA swab as lawyer casts doubt on pizza crust used to link him to murder | Daily Mail Online
Authorities in Suffolk county have wrapped up their investigation at Rex Heuermann's home after 12 days of searching. According to the press conference, the investigators were able to retrieve many items that they think will be helpful to their investigation, however no human remains were found on the property. The task force that tracked Heuermann down will stay working on the case as they continue to try and piece together their case against Rex Heuermann.to contact me:bobbycapuccI@protonmail.comsource:Gilgo Beach Murders: Suffolk County ends search of serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann's home - ABC7 New York (abc7ny.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Rex Heuermann, the architect accused of being the Long Island Serial killer, had an extensive arsenal that included some pretty expensive guns. Now that arsenal is the subject of a court battle between the suspects estranged wife and the state.The attorney for Asa Ellerup has stated that the collection should be treated as any other mairtal asset that needs to be chopped up during the divorce, but the state contends that many of the guns were illegal and that they should all remain in the posession of the authorities until further notice.(commercial at 7:22)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann's wife wants to sell gun collection seized by police | Fox News
Ever since the arrest of Rex Heuermann, we have been finding out more and more about the man that the authorities say is the Long Island serial killer. Heuermann ,an unassuming architect from Long Island was nabbed after an extensive operation that included the collection of pizza crust and hours of surveillance which eventually led to the bombshell arrest.In this episode, we take a look at the 20/20 special that aired on Friday September 8th, and some of the new revelations that were revealed in it.(commercial at 11:45)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'The Long Island Serial Killer': How cell phones and a pizza box led to a suspect in 3 cases - ABC News (go.com)
It's been over 20 years since Jodi Brewer's mother got the news about her daughter and ever since then she has hoped for answers and for justice. There was hope that there might be some answers after Neal Falls was killed by a woman he was attempting to kill, but nothing ever came of it. Now, in the wake of the arrest of Rex Heurmann, those questions are once again being raised about him and the possiblity that he might be connected to her death plus others in the Las Vegas area.(commercial at 9:35)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Rex Heuermann linked to murder of Jodi Brewer? | Las Vegas Review-Journal (reviewjournal.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
As the dust continues to settle around the arrest of Rex Heuermann, we are hearing from sex workers who sold their services to him and what we are hearing is right in line with the profile of the man that has emerged since he was arrested.In this epsiode we hear from Sheriff Toulen about Rex Heuermann's life in jail and where things currently stand from his perspective.(commercial at 7:25)to conctact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Gilgo Beach 'serial killer' Rex Heuerman is meeting with 'clergyman' once a week while in jail, as top cop says he's been taken off suicide watch and is 'emotionless' | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
A buccal swab, also known as a cheek swab or oral swab, is a non-invasive and relatively simple method used to collect a DNA sample from the inside of a person's cheek. This method is often preferred over more invasive techniques like drawing blood, as it is painless, quick, and requires minimal equipment.Here's a detailed summary of the buccal swab procedure and its significance:Procedure:Preparation: The person being sampled is asked to rinse their mouth with water to remove any debris that might interfere with the collection process.Swab Collection: A sterile cotton swab attached to a plastic or wooden stick is gently rubbed against the inside of the person's cheek. The swab collects cells from the inner lining of the cheek, known as the buccal mucosa.Repeat: Typically, several swabs are taken from both cheeks to ensure an adequate DNA sample. This redundancy helps ensure accuracy in case one swab doesn't yield enough DNA.Significance and Applications: The collected DNA from buccal swabs can be used for various purposes:Genetic Testing: Buccal swabs are commonly used for genetic testing, which can provide valuable information about an individual's genetic makeup, potential health risks, and ancestry. This includes tests for conditions like genetic disorders, carrier status for certain diseases, and predispositions to certain health conditions.Forensic Analysis: In criminal investigations, buccal swabs can be collected from suspects, victims, or crime scenes. DNA profiling from these samples can help establish or exclude potential connections between individuals and crime evidence.Paternity and Relationship Testing: Buccal swabs are used to determine biological relationships, such as paternity, maternity, and sibling relationships. Comparing the DNA profiles of individuals can confirm or exclude family ties.Medical Research: Researchers use buccal swabs to collect DNA samples for scientific studies aimed at understanding the genetic basis of various diseases, behaviors, and traits. This helps advance medical knowledge and potentially develop personalized treatments.Population Studies and Ancestry: DNA samples collected via buccal swabs contribute to large-scale population studies, aiding researchers in understanding genetic variations across different populations. Additionally, these samples are used for ancestry testing, revealing an individual's ethnic and geographic origins.Advantages:Non-Invasive: Buccal swab collection is painless and non-invasive, making it more tolerable for individuals compared to procedures like blood draws.Ease of Collection: The procedure can be carried out by trained personnel and doesn't require specialized medical facilities.Stability: Buccal swab samples are relatively stable and can be stored for longer periods if properly preserved, which is advantageous for various applications.Wide Applicability: The simplicity of the procedure makes buccal swabs suitable for a wide range of individuals, including infants, children, and adults.In summary, a buccal swab is a straightforward and painless method used to collect DNA samples from the inside of a person's cheek. These samples have numerous applications in genetic testing, forensic analysis, medical research, and population studies due to their ease of collection and stability.After a request for a buccal swab has been denied by Rex Heuermann's legal team, the matter will now go before the Judge for a ruling.(commercial at 7:39)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann REFUSES to give DNA swab as lawyer casts doubt on pizza crust used to link him to murder | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
As the dust continues to settle around the arrest of Rex Heuermann, we are hearing from sex workers who sold their services to him and what we are hearing is right in line with the profile of the man that has emerged since he was arrested.In this epsiode we hear from Sheriff Toulen about Rex Heuermann's life in jail and where things currently stand from his perspective.to conctact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Gilgo Beach 'serial killer' Rex Heuerman is meeting with 'clergyman' once a week while in jail, as top cop says he's been taken off suicide watch and is 'emotionless' | Daily Mail Online
It's been over 20 years since Jodi Brewer's mother got the news about her daughter and ever since then she has hoped for answers and for justice. There was hope that there might be some answers after Neal Falls was killed by a woman he was attempting to kill, but nothing ever came of it. Now, in the wake of the arrest of Rex Heurmann, those questions are once again being raised about him and the possiblity that he might be connected to her death plus others in the Las Vegas area.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Rex Heuermann linked to murder of Jodi Brewer? | Las Vegas Review-Journal (reviewjournal.com)
As the fallout in the aftermath of the arrest of Rex Heuermann continues to rain down on all of those involved, his wife, Asa Ellerup and her two children Victoria and Christopher gave an update through their lawyer about their ordeal. It was revealed that not only is Asa Ellerup dealing with her husband being an alleged serial killer, she also has breast and skin cancer. Her insurance, according to the lawyer, is due to expire in sixty days since it was tethered to Rex Heuermann's employment. On the flip side, the lawyer for the Gilbert family, John Ray had a completely different take on things. In this episodee we take a look at both sides of the coin and break down the latest news. (commercial at 7:31)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Rex Heuermann's wife struggling to pay for cancer treatment, wants to sue police – NBC New York
Gary Ridgway, known as the "Green River Killer," and Rex Heuermann, suspected in the Gilgo Beach murders, share several similarities in their alleged criminal behavior and the nature of their crimes:Modus Operandi: Both Ridgway and Heuermann targeted vulnerable women, particularly sex workers, as their primary victims. This choice of victim reflects a pattern of preying on those who might be less likely to be immediately missed or reported.Location of Crimes: Ridgway operated in the Seattle and King County area of Washington, while Heuermann's suspected crimes took place on Long Island, New York. Both areas provided a certain degree of anonymity and opportunity to dispose of bodies in remote or less trafficked areas.Duration and Secrecy: Ridgway's killings spanned several decades (1980s to early 2000s), and he managed to evade capture for a long time. Similarly, the Gilgo Beach murders remained unsolved for years before Heuermann became a suspect, indicating a prolonged period of eluding law enforcement.Normal Appearance and Lifestyle: Both men maintained outwardly normal lives that masked their alleged criminal activities. Ridgway was a married man with a steady job as a truck painter, while Heuermann is described as an architect living a seemingly typical suburban life.Investigation and Capture: Advances in forensic technology played a crucial role in their eventual capture. Ridgway was apprehended after DNA evidence linked him to the murders, while Heuermann's connection to the crimes also involved significant forensic evidence, including DNA.Psychological Traits: Both individuals exhibited traits often associated with serial killers, such as a lack of empathy, ability to compartmentalize their lives, and an apparent ability to blend into society despite their heinous activities.(commercial at 10:33)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Rex Heuermann's Alleged Murder Profile Mirrors Green River Killer: Expert - Newsweek
As the fallout in the aftermath of the arrest of Rex Heuermann continues to rain down on all of those involved, his wife, Asa Ellerup and her two children Victoria and Christopher gave an update through their lawyer about their ordeal. It was revealed that not only is Asa Ellerup dealing with her husband being an alleged serial killer, she also has breast and skin cancer. Her insurance, according to the lawyer, is due to expire in sixty days since it was tethered to Rex Heuermann's employment. On the flip side, the lawyer for the Gilbert family, John Ray had a completely different take on things. In this episodee we take a look at both sides of the coin and break down the latest news. (commercial at 7:31)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Rex Heuermann's wife struggling to pay for cancer treatment, wants to sue police – NBC New YorkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
The Long Island Serial Killings, also known as the Gilgo Beach Murders or the Craigslist Ripper case, is an unsolved serial murder investigation centered around the discovery of numerous human remains on Long Island, New York. The case has been ongoing since 2010 and remains unsolved as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021.The initial discovery took place on December 11, 2010, when police were searching for a missing woman named Shannan Gilbert, a sex worker who had gone to meet a client in Oak Beach, Suffolk County. During the search, police found the remains of four women in the vicinity of Gilgo Beach. These victims were later identified as Megan Waterman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, and Amber Lynn Costello, all of whom were also involved in sex work.As the investigation progressed, additional remains were discovered in the same area. In March and April 2011, six more sets of remains were found, along with the remains of an unidentified toddler, who came to be known as "Baby Doe" or "Jane Doe #6." The additional victims were identified as Jessica Taylor, Valerie Mack, Jane Doe #6 (the toddler), and an Asian male dressed in women's clothing.The police discovered that many of the victims had connections to the sex trade and had advertised their services on websites like Craigslist.This led investigators to suspect that a serial killer, dubbed the "Long Island Serial Killer" or "Craigslist Ripper," was specifically targeting sex workers in the area.The case gained significant media attention and sparked a large-scale investigation involving local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The search for additional evidence continued over the years, including the use of cadaver dogs, aerial searches, and the excavation of specific areas.Despite these efforts, no further bodies were found.The investigation faced various challenges and controversies. Shannan Gilbert's disappearance and death were initially treated as unrelated to the serial killings. However, her death was later attributed to accidental drowning. The mishandling of the case and the delayed response to her initial 911 call raised questions about the police's handling of the investigation.Then on July 13th, 2023 an arrest in the case was finally made. The man arrested? Rex Heuermann. In this episode, we hear from Dave Schaller, the man who gave the police the tip about who Heuermann was over a decade ago and even gave them a description of the vehicle the alleged serial killer was driving.(commercial at 9:42)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:He came face to face with an alleged serial killer. 12 years later, his tip helped crack the case | AP NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Summary for a Burner Phone:A burner phone is a prepaid mobile device designed for temporary use or anonymity. Unlike regular smartphones tied to specific user identities and contracts, burner phones offer a degree of privacy and discretion, making them popular for various purposes. They are often used in situations where users want to maintain anonymity, avoid being tracked, or have a separate communication channel without revealing their personal details.Key features of a burner phone include:Prepaid Service: Burner phones operate on prepaid plans, meaning users can purchase minutes, texts, and data upfront without the need for a long-term contract.Anonymity: Users can buy burner phones without providing personal information or identification, making it challenging to trace the device back to them.Disposable: Burner phones are intended for short-term use and can easily be discarded or replaced when no longer needed.Minimal Features: Most burner phones offer basic functionalities like calling, texting, and sometimes limited internet access, forgoing advanced smartphone features.Privacy and Security: By using a burner phone, individuals can mitigate the risk of their communications being tracked, monitored, or linked to their identity.Temporary Communication: Burner phones are commonly used in situations such as travel, dating apps, temporary projects, classified ads, or business transactions to maintain privacy.However, it's essential to remember that while burner phones can provide a level of privacy, they are not foolproof. Law enforcement and other entities with adequate resources can still potentially trace burner phone usage. A lesson now being learned by Rex Heuermann.(commercial at 11:25)to contact me:bobbycapucci@porotnmail.comsource:How 'untraceable' burner phones helped police bust alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Former classmates of Rex Heuermann just got together for their 40th reunion over the weekend and as you can imagine, the alleged serial killer was a hot topic of conversation amongst the alumni where they traded stories about how awkward and weird Heuermann was when they were in school together. In this episode, we hear from those classmates about who Rex Heuermann was in highschool and why some of them are not shocked to hear the news that he's the suspect in the Gilgo Beach murders. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Avoided Then, Absent Now, Gilgo Beach Suspect Overshadows School Reunion - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Rex Heuermann is facing quite the challenge as his legal starts to understand the vast amount of evidence that they have to go through. From DNA evidence, to surveillance footage to an eye witness tip, there has already been over 2500 pages of discovery handed over to the defense. Now, the question is, how much of that evidence is exculpatory? (commercial at 8:18)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Rex Heuermann's defence buried in mountain of evidence as he faces court in Gilgo Beach murders case | The IndependentThis episode includes AI-generated content.
Investigators continued combing through every single inch of Rex Heuermann's home over the weekend as they searched for more evidence tying him to the murders he's bee charged with and looking for any evidence of other crimes he might have Committed.The search has included the removal of paving stones in the backyard, a wooden deck and various other items including a painting of a battered woman, a doll in a case and over 200 guns. Reports from the scene have also claimed that authorities have found a sound proof room in the basement of the home, but as of now those reports are not confirmed. According to the authorities, the search at the home is expected to wrap up sometime this week. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New York police found soundproof room in home of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's: Report | Fox News
As investigators continue to comb through Rex Heuermann's home, we are also hearing that they have found two storage units as well and that they are currently searching them looking for trophies and "body parts" according to sources. In this episode, we take a look at the on going investigation as things roll into the second week and at the storage units that were unearthed by authorities. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Long Island police search for ‘body parts' in storage unit tied to Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann | The Independent
Authorities in Suffolk county have wrapped up their investigation at Rex Heuermann's home after 12 days of searching. According to the press conference, the investigators were able to retrieve many items that they think will be helpful to their investigation, however no human remains were found on the property. The task force that tracked Heuermann down will stay working on the case as they continue to try and piece together their case against Rex Heuermann.to contact me:bobbycapuccI@protonmail.comsource:Gilgo Beach Murders: Suffolk County ends search of serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann's home - ABC7 New York (abc7ny.com)
Investigators continued combing through every single inch of Rex Heuermann's home over the weekend as they searched for more evidence tying him to the murders he's bee charged with and looking for any evidence of other crimes he might have Committed.The search has included the removal of paving stones in the backyard, a wooden deck and various other items including a painting of a battered woman, a doll in a case and over 200 guns. Reports from the scene have also claimed that authorities have found a sound proof room in the basement of the home, but as of now those reports are not confirmed. According to the authorities, the search at the home is expected to wrap up sometime this week. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New York police found soundproof room in home of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's: Report | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Alex Murdaugh was once a powerful personal injury attorney from a deeply entrenched legal dynasty in South Carolina's Lowcountry. For nearly a century, the Murdaugh family held extraordinary influence over the region's legal and political system, beginning with Alex's great-grandfather, Randolph Murdaugh Sr., who founded the family law firm in 1910 and later became solicitor for the 14th Judicial Circuit. Three generations of Murdaugh men held that prosecutor position consecutively for roughly 87 years, creating a family empire that blended legal power, political connections, and immense local influence across several counties. The family's law firm, known for lucrative civil litigation cases, became one of the most recognizable firms in the state, while the Murdaugh name itself carried enormous weight with judges, law enforcement, and local officials throughout the region. Alex Murdaugh grew up inside that legacy and eventually joined the family firm, presenting himself publicly as a successful lawyer, family man, and member of one of South Carolina's most prominent legal families.That image collapsed spectacularly beginning in 2021 after a series of scandals and criminal investigations exposed what prosecutors described as years of fraud, theft, addiction, and deception. Public scrutiny exploded after Alex's wife Maggie and son Paul were found murdered at the family's Moselle hunting estate in June 2021, a case that quickly became one of the most closely watched murder investigations in America. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered allegations that Alex had stolen millions of dollars from clients, law partners, and settlement funds over many years, while also orchestrating bizarre schemes to conceal his finances and personal problems. In 2023, Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering Maggie and Paul and sentenced to life in prison, though he has continued to maintain his innocence. The downfall of the Murdaugh family became symbolic of the collapse of an old Southern legal dynasty that many critics argued had operated for decades with little meaningful oversight because of its immense institutional influence in South Carolina.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
An organized serial killer is a type of serial killer who exhibits a high degree of planning, control, and premeditation when committing their crimes. Unlike disorganized serial killers, who tend to act impulsively and leave chaotic crime scenes, organized serial killers are methodical and strategic in their approach, making it challenging for law enforcement to apprehend them.Key characteristics of an organized serial killer include:Methodical planning: Organized serial killers carefully select their victims, often based on specific criteria such as appearance, occupation, or vulnerability. They may stalk potential victims to learn their routines and habits before carrying out the murders.Controlled crime scenes: These killers go to great lengths to minimize evidence left behind at the crime scenes. They may bring tools, restraints, or other items to help facilitate the killings and dispose of evidence thoroughly.High intelligence and social skills: Organized serial killers often have above-average intelligence and can be charming and manipulative. This enables them to gain the trust of their victims, making it easier for them to lure them into dangerous situations.Lack of remorse: Organized serial killers typically show little to no remorse for their actions and may even take pleasure in the suffering of their victims.Cooling-off periods: After each murder, organized serial killers usually experience a "cooling-off" period where they maintain a relatively normal appearance and behavior. This period allows them to avoid suspicion and plan their next attack without drawing attention to themselves.Often follow media coverage: Organized serial killers may closely follow news reports and police investigations related to their crimes, sometimes even involving themselves in the investigation to elude capture.Long-lasting crime sprees: Due to their calculated and organized nature, these killers may continue their crime sprees for extended periods before being caught or stopped.In this episode we take a trip back to 2011 and hear from Scott Bonn and several other experts who build a chlling profile of the LISK that proved to be incredibly accurate in the wake of the arrest of Rex Heuermann. to contact me:bobbycapucci@prootnmail.comsource:https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/22/nyregion/long-island-serial-killer-gets-a-personality-profile.html?smid=url-shareBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Investigators examining the case against Rex Heuermann have identified his Long Island residence as a possible crime scene tied to the Gilgo Beach murders. Authorities believe there is a realistic possibility that some victims may have been killed inside the home, not just disposed of along Ocean Parkway. This assessment is based on evidence gathered during extensive searches of the property, including forensic material and items believed to be linked to the victims. The home, located in Massapequa Park, has undergone multiple, detailed searches as investigators work to piece together where key events in the killings may have occurred.Prosecutors and investigators have suggested that the house may hold critical forensic evidence that could further connect Heuermann to the murders, which span years and involve multiple victims. The theory that the residence served as a primary location for at least some of the crimes marks a significant development in the case, shifting focus from the dumping grounds at Gilgo Beach to a potential central site of the killings themselves. As the case progresses, authorities continue to analyze evidence recovered from the property, which could play a pivotal role in building the prosecution's case against Heuermann.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Rex Heuermann's Long Island home is possible crime scene in Gilgo Beach murders, investigators say | CNN
Rex Heuerman, the man accused of the Gilgo Beach Murders more than likely attended the vigils and the exhumation of the bodies of his victims. This is according to Doctor Scott Bonn, the man who profiled the Long Island Serial Killer almost to perfection more than a decade ago. In this episode, we explore the possibility that Rex Heuermann attended the vigils and get an update from Dr. Bonn on what he thinks is coming next.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Rex Heuermann Likely Present at Vigils, Searches in Gilgo Beach Murders: Expert (yc.news)
According to one of the lawyers representing family members of the slain victims, Rex Heuermann might have been working with an accomplice and that accomplice he says, is a female. Authorities have said the oppositte however, and that they believe that Heuermann was working alone. In this episode, we explore the possibility that Heurermann was working with an accomplice and if there is any evidence to back up such an assertion.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Gilgo Beach murder victim's attorney claims suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann 'had a female accomplice' - because wrapping a dead baby in a blanket 'seems like an act of a mother' | Daily Mail Online
According to one of the lawyers representing family members of the slain victims, Rex Heuermann might have been working with an accomplice and that accomplice he says, is a female. Authorities have said the oppositte however, and that they believe that Heuermann was working alone. In this episode, we explore the possibility that Heurermann was working with an accomplice and if there is any evidence to back up such an assertion.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Gilgo Beach murder victim's attorney claims suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann 'had a female accomplice' - because wrapping a dead baby in a blanket 'seems like an act of a mother' | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Rex Heuerman, the man accused of the Gilgo Beach Murders more than likely attended the vigils and the exhumation of the bodies of his victims. This is according to Doctor Scott Bonn, the man who profiled the Long Island Serial Killer almost to perfection more than a decade ago. In this episode, we explore the possibility that Rex Heuermann attended the vigils and get an update from Dr. Bonn on what he thinks is coming next.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Rex Heuermann Likely Present at Vigils, Searches in Gilgo Beach Murders: Expert (yc.news)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
Investigators examining the case against Rex Heuermann have identified his Long Island residence as a possible crime scene tied to the Gilgo Beach murders. Authorities believe there is a realistic possibility that some victims may have been killed inside the home, not just disposed of along Ocean Parkway. This assessment is based on evidence gathered during extensive searches of the property, including forensic material and items believed to be linked to the victims. The home, located in Massapequa Park, has undergone multiple, detailed searches as investigators work to piece together where key events in the killings may have occurred.Prosecutors and investigators have suggested that the house may hold critical forensic evidence that could further connect Heuermann to the murders, which span years and involve multiple victims. The theory that the residence served as a primary location for at least some of the crimes marks a significant development in the case, shifting focus from the dumping grounds at Gilgo Beach to a potential central site of the killings themselves. As the case progresses, authorities continue to analyze evidence recovered from the property, which could play a pivotal role in building the prosecution's case against Heuermann.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Rex Heuermann's Long Island home is possible crime scene in Gilgo Beach murders, investigators say | CNNBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with filmmaker and podcaster Joshua Zeman about the convicted Long Island serial killer, Rex Heuermann. Josh has been on the trail of LISK since before his 2016 documentary series called The Killing Season, and in this conversation, we discuss Rex's evolving process, him agreeing to work with the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, other possibly connected murders and more. This episode was previously published on Missing April 23rd, 2026. Joshua is responsible for Cropsey, Killer Legends, The Killing Season, Murder Mountain, Sons of Sam, Checkpoint Zoo, to name a few. He also is behind the podcast Sinister and Monster: Hunting the Long Island Serial Killer. Check out everything Joshua has going on and listen to Sinister: https://www.sinisterpodcast.com/. Listen to Monster: Hunting the Long Island Serial Killer: https://monster-podcast.com/lisk/. Follow Joshua: https://www.tiktok.com/@sinisterwithjoshzeman. https://www.instagram.com/josh.zeman. https://www.youtube.com/@SinisterPodcastJZ. Check out Quince: https://quince.com/MISSING. Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/missing. Main podcast theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at https://incompetech.com/. Additional music by David Williams. See his work at http://williamsflutes.com. Follow Missing: IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447. Follow Crawlspace: IG: https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast. FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast. X: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340. Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 2 of the LISK UPDATE
Victoria Heuermann asked her father a question that took more courage than most people will ever need in their entire lives. She looked at the man who raised her — handcuffed, shackled, sitting in a jailhouse room — and asked him: when you were killing those women, did you ever think about me? Rex Heuermann's answer was one word. No. He said the two worlds never crossed. He said he never thought about his family while he was carrying out the murders. Not once. Not ever. And Victoria had to sit with that answer, process it, and somehow figure out how to keep living. She also asked him if he saw the women as human beings. He said he didn't even see them as people. That's what Victoria Heuermann is carrying. The knowledge that her father could love her — genuinely love her, she believes — and simultaneously view other women as subhuman objects to be used and discarded. The knowledge that women were murdered and dismembered ten feet from where she sat as a child. The knowledge that her father confirmed one of his victims was killed in her parents' bed. And after hearing all of it, she forgave him. She said she has to in order to move forward. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins me to examine the psychological devastation facing Victoria Heuermann — what it means to carry a serial killer's legacy as your identity, how the brain processes the revelation that your safe childhood was a lie, and whether Victoria's path through this is as healthy as it appears or whether the hardest part of her journey hasn't started yet.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
It's the question everyone keeps asking. How did she not know? She lived in the same house. She slept in the same bed. And for nearly thirty years, Rex Heuermann was strangling and dismembering women in their basement while Asa Ellerup went about her life as if nothing was wrong. The easy answer is that she had to have known. The comfortable answer is that she looked the other way. But the real answer — the one the Peacock documentary just made impossible to ignore — is far more complicated, and far more disturbing. Asa Ellerup didn't come into this marriage as a woman with solid ground under her feet. She was adopted into a family where she never felt she belonged. She was assaulted as a teenager. She tried to end her own life. By the time Rex entered the picture, she wasn't looking for love — she was looking for someone to make the world stop hurting. He became that person. He became everything. And that's exactly why she couldn't see what he was. The therapist who worked with their family for more than two years put it this way: anything Rex said overwrote everything else. It wasn't that Asa chose not to believe the evidence. It's that Rex's voice was the only channel her brain could receive. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott sits down with me to unpack every dimension of Asa Ellerup's story — the trauma that made her vulnerable, the mechanisms that kept her blind, and whether any of us would have done anything different if we'd lived her life before Rex Heuermann ever walked into it. You might come in with judgment. You might leave with something else entirely.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.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #AsaEllerup #LISK #GilgoBeachKiller #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #HouseOfSecrets #SerialKiller #ShavaunScott
Rex Heuermann told the therapist working with his family that the dark thoughts started in high school. He knew they weren't healthy. He couldn't name what they were. But he knew something inside him wasn't right. He said he started reading books about death — one in particular called Death Scenes, filled with images of mutilated bodies, severed limbs, pure carnage. That's what was feeding his mind during the years when most teenagers are figuring out who they want to be. For Rex, sex and violence were merging into something that would eventually become unstoppable. He said one thought fed another fed another, deeper and deeper, until it consumed him. He said he couldn't put the brakes on it. He said his outlet was to kill. The Peacock documentary gave the world something no courtroom or police interrogation ever would have produced — extended therapy sessions with one of the most methodical serial killers in American history. Rex described a four-day kill cycle. He timed his body dumps with a stopwatch. He built his kill room in the bedroom where he grew up. And John Douglas — the FBI profiler who wrote Mindhunter, a book Rex himself referenced in his planning document — called him a malignant narcissistic sadistic psychopath and said he believes there are more victims. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins me to dissect what the documentary revealed about Rex Heuermann's psychological development — from the adolescent origins of his violent fantasies to the question Douglas raised that hangs over this entire case: did Rex really stop at eight?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.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #GilgoBeachKiller #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #HouseOfSecrets #SerialKiller #ShavaunScott #JohnDouglas
We're back (again). We drop some quick updates on LISK and talk about an interview Piers Morgan did with Russell Brand about his sex assault allegations. We also talk about the new Michael movie is you're into that sort of thing.Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmail us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with filmmaker and podcaster Joshua Zeman about the convicted Long Island serial killer, Rex Heuermann. Josh has been on the trail of LISK since before his 2016 documentary series called The Killing Season, and in this conversation, we discuss Rex's evolving process, him agreeing to work with the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, other possibly connected murders and more. Joshua is responsible for Cropsey, Killer Legends, The Killing Season, Murder Mountain, Sons of Sam, Checkpoint Zoo, to name a few. He also is behind the podcast Sinister and Monster: Hunting the Long Island Serial Killer. Check out everything Joshua has going on and listen to Sinister: https://www.sinisterpodcast.com/. Listen to Monster: Hunting the Long Island Serial Killer: https://monster-podcast.com/lisk/. Follow Joshua: https://www.tiktok.com/@sinisterwithjoshzeman. https://www.instagram.com/josh.zeman. https://www.youtube.com/@SinisterPodcastJZ. Check out Quince: https://quince.com/MISSING. Check out Mint Mobile: mintmobile.com/missing. Main podcast theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at https://incompetech.com/. Additional music by David Williams. See his work at http://williamsflutes.com. Follow Missing: IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447. Follow Crawlspace: IG: https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast. FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast. X: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340. Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eight women, lured, tortured, murdered and disposed of at the hands of Rex Heuermann. Two years and nine months after the arrest, Heuermann changed his plea to guilty. Alexis was at the plea hearing and brings all the details and fallout. What does it all mean? And what to make of the civil case filed by a very familiar name? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the Rundown, Ellyn and Joey have a lot to cover! It's your bite sized headlines of the week, including: Dr. Gerhardt Konig found guilty of attempted manslaughter, Lindsay Clancy's team's very interesting tactic with the judge, a Taylor Frankie Paul update along with the filing of her own protective order against Dakota, the Long Island Serial Killer's real identity and new evidence in the murder of Sandra Birchmore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The case that haunted Long Island for over a decade has taken a chilling turn. After years of dead ends, speculation, and fear, the man accused of being the Long Island Serial Killer—Rex Heuermann—has now pleaded guilty, bringing a grim sense of closure to one of America's most disturbing unsolved cases.In this update episode of Seven Deadly Sinners, we revisit the Gilgo Beach murders and unpack what this plea really means. Who were the victims behind the headlines? What led investigators to Heuermann after so many years? And perhaps most haunting of all—why did it take so long?With new details emerging from the courtroom, we examine the evidence, the timeline, and the lingering questions that refuse to stay buried. Justice may finally be within reach—but for the families, the scars of this case will never fully heal.This is the conclusion we've been waiting for… but it's far from the end of the story.
There has been an update in the story of the Long Island Serial Killer (episodes #14-16 from 2016). On April 8th, 2026, 62-year-old Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to the murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Sandra Costilla, Amber Costello, Jessica Taylor, and Megan Waterman. He also admitted to an eight murder that he hadn't yet been charged with: 34-year-old Karen Vergata, who had been known as "Fire Island Jane Doe" for years...If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved-a-true-crime-mystery-podcast--3266604/support.
Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/edb and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ In this episode of Case Brief, we break down the monumental developments in the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) case. After decades of investigation, Rex Heuermann has entered a guilty plea for the murders of eight women. RESOURCES Bryan Kohberger Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
She was 24 years old when she was killed. She sat unidentified for twenty years. And when genetic genealogy finally gave her back her name in 2020, her own son — now an adult — was the one whose DNA confirmed it. Valerie Mack's story is one of the most devastating in the Gilgo Beach case.Episode 2 of "The Seven." Valerie was born in Atlantic City, placed in foster care, adopted by the Mack family, estranged from her son by her early twenties. She was working as an escort in Philadelphia when she vanished. Nobody reported her missing. Her torso was found in Manorville in 2000. More remains surfaced along Ocean Parkway in 2011. For all of that time — Jane Doe Number Six.The evidence prosecutors allege ties Rex Heuermann to Valerie's death includes DNA from his household on her remains, matching tool marks linking her dismemberment to another victim in this series, and newspaper clippings about her case found in his home. The planning document prosecutors recovered from his laptop includes a "body prep" note to "remove head and hands" — matching exactly what was done to Valerie. Her life, the forensic trail, and every piece of the prosecution's case — covered here.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.#ValerieMack #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #JaneDoe #LISK #TrueCrime #ColdCase #TrueCrimeToday #GilgoBeachKiller #TheSeven
Multiple sources confirm Rex Heuermann — the accused Gilgo Beach Killer — is expected to plead guilty to the alleged murders of seven women whose remains were found across Long Island. For nearly three years, the LISK defense fought the charges at every turn. They lost every fight that mattered.I brought in Eric Faddis — defense attorney and former felony prosecutor — to explain what happens when the legal walls close in and a defendant runs out of options. Faddis understands this from both sides. He's built cases designed to force pleas, and he's represented clients staring down the same kind of overwhelming evidence the accused Long Island Serial Killer faces.We break down the Gilgo Beach prosecution's approach — how DA Tierney sequenced the charges over time, how the pretrial rulings systematically dismantled the defense strategy, and what it means that Tierney publicly said he wasn't pursuing this plea. Faddis reads between those lines with the precision of someone who's been in that exact situation.We also get into the negotiation itself. What is Brown asking for? What can Tierney offer? What does the judge have to agree to? And we don't skip past the families — the people who were promised a trial and may now receive a hearing and a sentencing date instead. For anyone following the Gilgo Beach Killer case, this conversation is essential.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.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachKiller #LISK #TrueCrimeToday #EricFaddis #GuiltyPlea #LongIslandSerialKiller #PleaDeal #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast
Rex Heuermann is reportedly expected to plead guilty to seven murders. The accused Gilgo Beach Killer and Long Island Serial Killer maintained his innocence for nearly three years. His defense team lost every major pretrial motion. And now, according to multiple sources, the LISK case is heading toward a plea instead of a September trial.I brought in Eric Faddis — defense attorney and former felony prosecutor — for the full breakdown. We cover every angle. The prosecution that reportedly forced the Gilgo Beach Killer's hand — how DA Tierney built the case from a 2022 cold case reopening to seven murder charges in under three years. The evidence that made it unwinnable — a deleted planning document, DNA matched through whole genome sequencing for the first time in New York, the pizza crust surveillance. And the questions the LISK plea can't answer — Shannan Gilbert, the remaining victims, the Bittrolff reversal, the families who get a hearing instead of a trial.Faddis has prosecuted murders and defended them. He understands both sides of the Rex Heuermann case with a clarity that cuts through the noise. He explains the legal machinery, the evidentiary weight, the behavioral profile, and the systemic failures behind the Gilgo Beach Killer investigation. And he answers the hardest question: if this case never sees a courtroom, is that justice?This is the conversation the LISK case demands.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.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachKiller #LISK #TrueCrimeToday #EricFaddis #LongIslandSerialKiller #GuiltyPlea #DNAEvidence #ShannanGilbert #TrueCrimePodcast
A guilty plea from the accused Long Island Serial Killer resolves seven cases. It doesn't touch the rest. Eleven sets of remains were found along that stretch of Long Island, and authorities have said they don't believe Rex Heuermann — the accused Gilgo Beach Killer — is responsible for all of them.Eric Faddis — defense attorney and former felony prosecutor — joins me to examine what falls through the cracks when a LISK case of this magnitude ends with a plea instead of a trial. We talk about Shannan Gilbert, whose disappearance triggered the search that uncovered everything and whose case has never been charged to Heuermann. We examine the Bittrolff reversal — prosecutors once attributed Sandra Costilla's murder to a different convicted killer before charging the accused Gilgo Beach Killer — and what that means for investigative credibility.Faddis addresses the systemic question — how the targeting of marginalized women created conditions for someone to allegedly operate as a predator for nearly two decades. He walks through whether the remaining cases stay active or lose momentum once the headline defendant is resolved. And he gives his honest read on whether the families and the community get what they need from a plea, or whether the absence of a public trial leaves a void that won't close.This is the conversation about what comes next — and what doesn't.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.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachKiller #LISK #TrueCrimeToday #EricFaddis #ShannanGilbert #LongIslandSerialKiller #JohnBittrolff #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast
Investigators surveilling Rex Heuermann recovered a pizza crust the accused Gilgo Beach Killer threw in the trash. It gave them a DNA match to hairs found on and near multiple LISK victims. On his basement hard drive, prosecutors say they found a deleted Word document — allegedly a blueprint for selecting victims, carrying out killings, and avoiding detection.Eric Faddis — defense attorney and former felony prosecutor — joins me to dismantle both pieces of evidence with the clarity of someone who's handled cases from both chairs. Faddis explains what the Frye hearing that admitted whole genome sequencing actually looked like from inside the courtroom, why the Long Island Serial Killer defense challenged the DNA but not the planning document, and how forensic investigators recovered deleted files from over 350 electronic devices seized from Heuermann's home.We trace the chain from garbage to the most significant DNA match in Gilgo Beach Killer history. We examine how a prosecutor uses alleged "Mindhunter" references in a planning document to establish premeditation. And Faddis gives a direct answer on which single piece of evidence he believes is the reason Rex Heuermann is reportedly pleading guilty.This is the evidence breakdown the LISK case demands. Faddis brings the trial-level analysis most coverage has been missing.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.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachKiller #LISK #TrueCrimeToday #EricFaddis #DNAEvidence #PlanningDocument #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast
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After nearly three years of maintaining his innocence, Rex Heuermann — the accused Gilgo Beach Killer — is reportedly expected to plead guilty to the alleged murders of seven women on Long Island. Every defense strategy his LISK legal team attempted was denied by the court.Defense attorney and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis joins me to walk through what actually forces a defendant's hand when every legal door closes. This isn't speculation. Faddis has been in that room. He's made the case from both sides of the aisle, and he explains the mechanics of how a plea negotiation works when seven murder charges are stacked against you and the evidence has already survived every challenge.We get into DA Tierney's public posture, the defense's failed omnibus motion, what leverage Michael Brown has left at the negotiating table, and whether a judge could still reject the Gilgo Beach Killer's plea. We also talk about the families of the LISK victims — people who have waited over a decade for some form of accountability — and whether a plea gives them closure or robs them of the public reckoning a trial would have provided.Faddis doesn't soften the reality. This is one of the most consequential legal decisions in the history of Long Island, and he treats it with the gravity it deserves.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.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachKiller #LISK #HiddenKillers #EricFaddis #GuiltyPlea #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #CriminalDefense #TrueCrimePodcast
The accused Long Island Serial Killer ran out of moves. The Gilgo Beach DNA evidence survived two court challenges. The judge refused to split seven Gilgo Beach murder charges into separate trials. The prosecution had a 723-page evidence inventory, burner phone records, and files from the LISK suspect's own computer that prosecutors described as a planning document for how to kill and avoid capture.So Rex Heuermann is reportedly doing what he's allegedly always done — making a calculated decision while the walls close in.I break down the legal and psychological reasons the accused Gilgo Beach killer is expected to plead guilty to murdering seven women. The sentence doesn't change — life without parole was the ceiling at trial and it's the result of the plea. But the plea controls everything else. It avoids a months-long Gilgo Beach trial. It potentially limits what his family endures. It eliminates appellate challenges on the novel DNA evidence that anchored the entire LISK prosecution. And for the man prosecutors allege was the Long Island Serial Killer — a man whose alleged criminal life was built entirely on compartmentalization and control — it is, arguably, the final act of both.I also cover the broader Gilgo Beach picture — why Andrew Dykes' arrest proved the LISK investigation was never a one-killer story, and what remains unresolved along Ocean Parkway even if this plea goes through on April 8.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.#LISK #GilgoBeach #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachKiller #GuiltyPlea #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #GilgoFour #OceanParkway