June 6th 2024.
The suspect in the infamous Gilgo Beach killings, Rex Heuermann, is expected to face new murder charges today or possibly overnight. These charges are in connection with the deaths of two more women, adding to the four he is already accused of killing. The former architect from New York was arrested last summer and has since been charged with the murders of four women known as the "Gilgo Four."
According to law enforcement officials, the new charges stem from a thorough investigation into Heuermann's actions following his arrest. In addition to the four women he has been charged with killing, the police have discovered the remains of at least 11 other individuals in Suffolk County, where Heuermann was living. This discovery has sparked a media frenzy and raised suspicions that Heuermann may be a serial killer responsible for a string of unsolved murders over several decades.
Heuermann's arrest has been a hot topic, with many wondering if he is the elusive killer that the Gilgo Beach community has feared for so long. He has been charged with three murders in 2023 and the death of Maureen Brainard-Barnes in January. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is currently being held without bail.
His lawyer, Michael Brown, has stated that Heuermann maintains his innocence and is looking forward to fighting the charges. However, CNN affiliate WABC has reported that the police recently searched two areas on Long Island, Manorville and North Sea, in connection with the investigation. These locations are where the remains of three women were previously found.
Law enforcement sources have revealed that the searches of Manorville and Heuermann's home earlier this year led to crucial evidence that helped advance the investigation. The remains of two victims, Jessica Taylor and Valerie Mack, were found in Manorville, while another victim, Megan Waterman, was found on Gilgo Beach. These locations are about 65km and 105km, respectively, from where the "Gilgo Four" were discovered.
In 2000, the partial remains of 24-year-old Mack were found in Manorville, and more remains matching her DNA were discovered in 2011 on Gilgo Beach. Partial remains belonging to 20-year-old Taylor were found in Manorville in 2003, and additional remains were found on Gilgo Beach in 2011. John Ray, a lawyer representing Taylor's family, has stated that he is unsure if Heuermann is connected to her death.
Another search took place in North Sea, which is approximately 105km from Gilgo Beach. This search was related to the unsolved murder of 28-year-old Sandra Costilla, whose body was found in a wooded area in 1993. The police are investigating if Heuermann is connected to her death.
According to officials familiar with the investigation, detectives believe that there may be more victims, which led them to expand their case and revisit dump sites and unsolved missing persons cases. "We are not near the end of this investigation," stated a law enforcement official involved in the case. "We are very much at the beginning."
After Heuermann's arrest last summer, the police reiterated that the investigation was far from over. They focused their attention on the Massapequa home where Heuermann lived with his wife, daughter, and stepson. In July, they used police dogs and ground-penetrating radar to search the property, resulting in the discovery of over 280 firearms, 40 of which were illegally possessed.
Authorities also looked into other properties owned by Heuermann in Las Vegas and South Carolina. According to his attorney, Robert Macedonia, Heuermann's estranged wife, Asa Ellerup, confirmed that the police had a warrant to search their Massapequa home a few weeks ago. Ellerup filed for divorce shortly after Heuermann's arrest, but she still visits him weekly, according to a statement released by her lawyers in March.
In the statement, Ellerup maintains that Heuermann is not capable of committing such heinous crimes and expresses her sympathies to the victims and their families. "Nobody deserves to die in that manner," she said. As the investigation continues, stay updated with the latest breaking news, celebrity gossip, and sports news by following our WhatsApp channel. Rest assured, your privacy is our priority.
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