DNA of Rex Heuermann's estranged wife found on victims' remains
A cheek swab from Heuermann's estranged wife matched DNA found on the remains of some Gilgo Beach murder victims, according to authorities.
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A cheek swab from Heuermann's estranged wife matched DNA found on the remains of some Gilgo Beach murder victims, according to authorities.
A routine court conference doesn't usually draw hoards of media around the defendant's wife, but the serial murder case against Heuermann is anything but routine.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court Wednesday, and for the first time his estranged wife was looking on. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The investigation into the Gilgo Beach serial killer has followed suspect Rex Heuermann behind bars.
Some potential key witnesses in the Gilgo Beach investigation are sitting in the same jail where suspect Rex Heuermann is being held. In a CBS New York exclusive, Jennifer McLogan spoke with the Suffolk County sheriff about those witness and what life is like for Heuermann behind bars. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Q67iRM
Investigators say they're interviewing four new people who could connect more cases to suspect Rex Heuermann.
CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke with the Suffolk County sheriff about what Rex Heuermann's life is like behind bars. You can see more of her interview Thursday on CBS2 News starting at 5 p.m.
The investigation on Long Island into the Gilgo Beach serial murders takes another turn. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports that new witnesses have come forward with information that could link the suspect to more victims. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Q59XLA
There are new potential witnesses in the Gilgo Beach murder investigation. Investigators say they interviewed four people who could connect more cases to suspect Rex Heuermann. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Q59XLA
Attorney Ray's office says it has new information about suspect Rex Heuermann in the killings of Shannan Gilbert and Karen Vergata.
The Gilgo Beach murder suspect told a judge Wednesday he spends two to three hours a day reviewing evidence in the case.
The 60-year-old told a judge Wednesday he spends two to three hours a day reviewing evidence in the case. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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Two sex workers currently in jail in Suffolk County said they met the accused Gilgo Beach killer before.
Attorneys for Heuermann's wife and children say their house was in shambles after police finished their search.
The family of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann says their life has become a surreal nightmare. They claim their home was turned upside down in the investigation, and they're threatening legal action. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/452bEj7
Lawyers for Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann's estranged family spoke out Friday afternoon.
The judge said there is enough probable cause to believe Heuermann committed the crime he's charged with.
A judge has ordered Gilgo Beach serial murder suspect Rex Heuermann to submit a DNA sample.
Members of the Gilgo Beach Homicide Task Force say they won't rest until all 10 victims are identified.
The attorney for Heuermann's estranged wife said she has spoken to her husband in jail by phone.
CBS New York has learned the wife of Giglo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann has spoken to him since his arrest. Meanwhile, neighbors say they're trying to return to normal. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Families of victims walked out of court in silence and grief after having seen the accused serial killer up close.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared at Suffolk County Criminal Court Monday afternoon for a conference hearing. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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