Queens Pizzeria Sparks Controversy with 'Gilgo Beach Serial Killer' T-Shirts

A Queens pizzeria is causing quite a stir with its new line of
T-shirts featuring the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, Rex
Heuermann. The shirts, created by Pizza on the Point in Breezy
Point, playfully reference the method of Heuermann's capture,
which involved DNA found on a pizza crust.

"The Pizza is Amazing," the shirts read. "But make sure you
finish the crust — Rex Heuermann, Gilgo Pizza Connoisseur."

While the pizza joint’s owners defend the shirts as a slice of
Big Apple humor, some customers find the joke to be in poor
taste. "That’s dark!" commented Breezy Point retiree Paul Fallon.
"That’s beyond dark. That’s tasteless, and tasteless is not a
good thing for a pizza parlor."

Customer Samantha K also expressed her disapproval. "Oh my God,
take the picture off," she said. "It might be funny for some
people but it’s really inappropriate. They should definitely take
his picture off! That is some dark, dark humor."

The idea for the shirts came from the pizza shop’s owner, local
restaurateur Tom McGoorty. Chef Stefano Ballato, who spoke on
behalf of the shop, explained, "He has a very good sense of
humor. He had them printed by his friends. He was born and raised
here in Breezy Point."

Pizza on the Point is a popular eatery in Breezy Point and is
known for its laid-back atmosphere. "Most of the people here are
relaxed," Ballato said. "If you go to Manhattan, you can’t make
nobody happy. Always someone finds a problem, a way not to be
happy. They don’t appreciate nothing funny. Not here, no worry in
the world. They’re all good here."

Ballato mentioned that the pizzeria has been giving the shirts
away to regular customers and might start selling them due to
their growing popularity. "This is America," he said. "The
tragedy becomes comedy after time, like Saturday Night
Live."

Despite the controversy, many customers find humor in the
situation. "I think it’s hilarious," said customer Alyssa
Kotzman. "I really like the way the shirt was laid out. Now that
I know I’m definitely going to eat the crust!"

Another local, a municipal worker who only identified himself as
Brian, also appreciated the humor. "It’s funny," he said. "It’s a
little dark. Dark humor, but definitely New York humor."

Breezy Point local Chris Reed agreed, adding, "It doesn’t bother
me. You gotta make fun of things. You can’t always be a tight
ass."

Rex Heuermann, a married Massapequa Park architect, is charged
with killing six sex workers who went missing as early as 2000.
Their bodies were discovered along a desolate stretch of
waterfront along Ocean Parkway. The cases went unsolved for over
a decade until Heuermann’s arrest last year, which was partly due
to DNA evidence found on a pizza crust.

As the debate continues, Pizza on the Point remains at the center
of a discussion about the limits of humor and the appropriateness
of making light of a serious criminal case.

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