Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann ordered to submit DNA sample
MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. -- A judge has ordered Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann to submit a DNA sample.
Heuermann's attorneys tried to block the move, arguing that prosecutors failed to show probable cause connecting him to a DNA sample taken from a pizza box.
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According to court documents, however, the judge said there is enough probable cause to believe Heuermann committed the crime he's charged with.
It is unknown when Heuermann will submit to a cheek swab.
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