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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.
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.
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.
Gilgo Beach killings: Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann expected back in court Wednesday
Heuermann, 61, of Massapequa Park, has been charged with first and second degree murder in the killings of Melissa Barthelemy, Amber Lynn Costello, Megan Waterman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor,
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: Lawyers for accused serial killer to contest DNA evidence in court
RIVERHEAD, Long Island (WABC) -- Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will appear in court on Long Island. In a motion filed last week, Heuermann's attorneys argued he should be tried for the murders of three women, and then put on trial again separately for the remaining four murders.
Rex Heuermann, suspected Gilgo Beach killer, due back in court Wednesday
Accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann charged with 7th murder 04:26. RIVERHEAD, N.Y. -- Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is scheduled to return to court Wednes
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.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann files motion to split cases into 2 trials
In a motion filed Heuermann argued he should be tried for the murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Amber Costello and Megan Waterman and then put on trial again for other murders.
Surfer rescued in icy waters off Gilgo Beach dies at hospital: cops
Jack Shapiro, 54, was surfing in cold waters off Gilgo Beach on Sunday when a passerby spotted him unresponsive in the water.
Former NYPD sergeant dies while surfing in frigid Long Island water
A former New York City police sergeant died from an apparent drowning while surfing in Long Island’s frigid waters on Sunday.
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Former NYPD officer found in frigid waters off Gilgo Beach
LONG ISLAND - A former NYPD officer died after being found unresponsive off the coast of Gilgo Beach on Sunday, according to ...
Retired NYPD cop dies in apparent drowning while surfing in icy waters off Gilgo Beach: cops
Jack Shapiro, 54, of Holbrook — who officials say retired from the NYPD more than a decade ago — became unresponsive as he ...