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Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann ordered to submit DNA sample

Judge orders Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann to submit DNA sample
Judge orders Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann to submit DNA sample 00:27

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.

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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