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True Crime Newsletter: ‘Lovers’ Lane’ development, Gilgo Beach agreement

Texas man faces capital murder charges in cold case from 36 years ago

Decades-Old Cold Case in Texas Sees Arrest A 1990 murder case that haunted the Houston area for years has finally seen a breakthrough with the arrest of a suspect. The case involves the tragic deaths of a young couple, Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson, whose bodies were discovered in a vehicle in what became known […]

Judge cautions attorneys for accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann

Judge cautions attorneys for accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann

Rex Heuerman’s attorneys, who are defending him against accusations of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, received quite the rebuke from a New York judge overseeing the case. During a hearing on Tuesday, Judge Tim Mazzei expressed his annoyance at how long the proceedings have dragged on—over two years in Long Island courts, according to […]

Florida man accused of murdering Gilgo Beach victim ‘Peaches’

Florida man accused of murdering Gilgo Beach victim 'Peaches'

A suspect in the murder case involving Peaches has been taken into custody in Florida, as reported. The victim was previously thought to have ties to the Gilgo Beach murder victim and was the mother of a 2-year-old girl, whose remains were also discovered in the area. Andrew Dykes, 66, was apprehended near Tampa on […]

Judge rules that Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann cannot prevent hair sample evidence.

Judge rules that Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann cannot prevent hair sample evidence.

Key Hearing in Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case Rex Heuermann, the suspect identified as the Gilgo Beach serial killer, faced a significant setback on Wednesday. A judge rejected his attempt to dismiss DNA evidence that prosecutors intend to use against him in court, citing advancements in forensic science that could rekindle interest in multiple cases. […]

Gilgo Beach serial killer case may evaluate advanced DNA evidence in criminal court

Gilgo Beach serial killer case may evaluate advanced DNA evidence in criminal court

Investigation into Gilgo Beach Murders Centers on Advanced DNA Analysis In the winter of 2010, the remains of Maureen Brainard-Barnes were discovered in a secluded area near Gilgo Beach, Long Island, sparking a challenging investigation for authorities due to the scant physical evidence available, aside from a single hair strand. At that time, the methods […]

Suffolk DA Ray Tierney dismisses discussions of a plea deal in the Gilgo Beach case

Suffolk DA Ray Tierney dismisses discussions of a plea deal in the Gilgo Beach case

On Tuesday, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney clarified that Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, has not been offered any plea deal. Heuermann, age 61, faces charges linked to the murders of seven sex workers, part of nearly a dozen dismembered bodies discovered along Long Island from 1993 to 2010. “We have […]