Nuclear DNA evidence in alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's case should be admissible at trial, Suffolk DA's Office says
The office argues nuclear DNA science is "generally accepted" within the scientific community and "based upon technology that has been implemented for decades."
Suspect Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann May Seek Five Separate Trials for Murder Charges
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is seeking as many as five separate trials for the seven murders he is charged with.
GILGO MURDERS: Rex Heuermann's defense says DNA evidence from out-of-state lab is 'magic,' not science
Rex Heuermann’s attorney said in court Wednesday that the DNA technique used by a lab to allegedly link Heuermann to the Gilgo Beach serial killings is essentially “magic,” not science, and should be thrown out as evidence in the Long Island case.
Rex Heuermann, suspected Gilgo Beach killer, due back in court Wednesday
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. -- Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is scheduled to return to court Wednesday on Long Island. The 61-year-old is charged with the murders of seven women dating back to the 1990s .
Lawyers request 5 separate trials for accused Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann
Judge Timothy Mazzei will also hear from both sides to determine how much of the prosecution’s mountain of evidence will be admissible.
Gilgo Beach killings: Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann expected back in court Wednesday
Heuermann's lawyers are seeking to exclude expert testimony related to DNA results obtained from the crime scenes.
Gilgo Beach Murder Mystery, Suspected Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Challenges DNA Evidence in Court
Rex Heuermann, accused of multiple murders, contests DNA evidence in court, with his defense questioning the scientific acceptance of the forensic techniques used.
Rex Heuermann's attorneys want multiple trials in Gilgo Beach murders case
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared before a judge Wednesday on Long Island. Heuermann's attorneys argued over the admissibility of DNA testing and are pushing to hold as many as five trials.
Police search home of Rex Heuermann, accused in Gilgo Beach slayings, for second time
Police carried out a second search of the home of Rex Heuermann in Massapequa Park, on the south shore of Long Island.
Gilgo Beach Serial Killing Suspect Seeks to Bar DNA Evidence and Have Separate Trials in 7 Deaths
The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings on Long Island is challenging the DNA evidence against him and is seeking separate trials in the sp
Gilgo Beach Killing Suspect Moves to Have Key DNA Evidence Thrown Out
The suspect’s lawyer has also called for the case against his client, Rex Heuermann, to be split into five trials. On Wednesday, the judge agreed to hold hearings to consider both requests.
Could Rex Heuermann Have More Victims? New York DA Weighs In on Cold Cases
The Suffolk County District Attorney commented on whether Rex Heuermann is being considered a suspect in unsolved cases.
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Rex Heuermann appears in court
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court on Wednesday for a hearing on Long Island. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg reports what happened in the courtroom.