Defense Challenges DNA Evidence in Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case

Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer charged with
murdering seven women, is challenging key DNA evidence ahead of
his trial. His defense team is urging the judge to exclude
nuclear DNA results derived from hairs found at six crime scenes,
arguing the scientific methods used are unreliable.

The case, which has captured national attention, hinges on
evidence gathered by the Suffolk County District Attorney's
office and the Gilgo Beach Task Force, led by DA Ray Tierney.
Heuermann, an architect, husband, and father of two from
Massapequa Park, denies involvement in the killings.

Tierney addressed the defense’s motion, saying, "We're not going
to engage in what ifs. Obviously, that's among many other key
components of our case, so we're prepared to defend it."

Heuermann's attorneys filed the motion in Central Islip this
week, asserting that the DNA technique employed by Astrea
Forensics, a California-based lab, lacks widespread acceptance in
the scientific community. This motion initiates pretrial hearings
to determine whether the evidence will be admissible at
trial.

"If we weren't confident in the efficacy and the admissibility of
that evidence, we would not have used it," Tierney stated.

Prosecutors believe the DNA evidence ties Heuermann to the
alleged crimes. Successfully excluding the evidence could weaken
the prosecution’s case. However, Tierney expressed readiness for
the challenge, adding, "We’ll abide by the mandates of the court,
we’ll have the hearing, and we’re looking forward to doing
so."

The hearing on the DNA admissibility is set to occur this winter.
Depending on its outcome and the time required to address other
challenges, the trial could begin later this year or early
2026.

Heuermann, who was arrested last year, is also suspected in other
unsolved murders connected to Gilgo Beach. However, Tierney
clarified, "We don’t make any assumptions, we just continue to
work the evidence and see where that evidence leads."

The next court date for Heuermann is January 15, where further
developments in the case may unfold.

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