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 sprawling case.
Lawyers request 5 separate trials for accused Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann
A judge on Wednesday scheduled hearings to hear arguments from lawyers who want accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to receive five separate trials. Judge Timothy Mazzei will also hear from both sides to determine how much of the prosecution’s mountain of evidence against Heuermann will actually be admissible in court.
Gilgo Beach: Lawyers for accused serial killer contest DNA evidence in court
RIVERHEAD, Long Island (WABC) -- Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court on Long Island as his defense attorneys formally filed two motions. Heuermann -- an architect, husband, and father of two from Massapequa Park -- is charged with seven of the at least 10 Gilgo Beach murders.
Gilgo Beach murders: Can DNA evidence be used for trial for Heuermann?
Heuermann is due back in court on February 18. His attorney, Michael Brown, continued to argue this type of DNA has never been used in a New York state court before, and it's not accurate. He also said his client is maintaining his innocence and pushing to separate the cases to get a fair trial.
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."
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 .
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 Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann asks for multiple trials in killings of seven women
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has asked a judge to break up charges in the murders of seven women into multiple trials.
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.
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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