Gilgo Beach Case: Lawsuit Filed by Son of Victim Against Rex Heuerman

The son of a woman believed to be a victim of the Gilgo Beach serial killer has initiated legal action against Rex Heuerman and his family. This comes just as Heuerman is expected to admit to the murders of seven women.

On Monday, attorney John Ray submitted a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Benjamin Torres, the only child of Valerie Mack, as revealed in court documents.

The civil case claims that Mack’s death robbed Torres of significant elements of maternal support, including care and financial security.

Background on Valerie Mack

Mack, aged 24 at the time of her disappearance in 2000, left behind a six-year-old son. Her remains were discovered months later in a black bag found by hikers in Manorville, New York.

The lawsuit alleges that Heuerman subjected Mack to extreme torture before her murder and dismemberment.

Seeking Damages

Torres is pursuing unspecified reparations for the ordeal experienced by his mother and the lasting damage it inflicted on him. This includes claims related to the fear and suffering associated with her tragic fate.

Claims Against Heuerman’s Family

The suit also seeks compensation from Heuerman’s ex-wife and daughter for profits earned from a documentary entitled “Gilgo Beach Killer: Secret House.” Reports suggest the family received over $1 million from this project.

The complaint states that Asa Ellerup and Victoria Heuerman may have been aware of, or chose to ignore, crucial information concerning Mack’s murder.

Legal Timing and Proceedings

The lawsuit argues for an exemption from New York’s two-year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims due to Torres’ age at his mother’s death and the delays in identifying her remains.

Heuerman was indicted for Mack’s murder in late 2024, which was the last in a series of killings attributed to him between 1993 and 2010.

He’s anticipated to plead guilty to all seven murder charges in a deal put forward by the Suffolk County District Attorney. A court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday.

The cases against Heuerman relate not only to Mack but also to six other victims, including Megan Waterman and Melissa Barthelemy, among others.

Requests for comments from the legal representatives involved have not yet received responses, and further details are expected to be addressed in an upcoming press conference.