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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 […]

DNA software that required ‘updates’ due to glitches links Rex Heuermann to Gilgo Beach murders, expert states

DNA software that required 'updates' due to glitches links Rex Heuermann to Gilgo Beach murders, expert states

A defense expert testified that the DNA software used to connect Rex Heuermann to the Gilgo Beach murders had significant inconsistencies, necessitating several updates after identifying the accused serial killer. Nathaniel Adams, a biotech specialist on Heuermann’s defense team, expressed in a heated court session that the IDBGEM program often misinterprets genotype data, particularly in […]