Gilgo Beach Murder Suspect's Lawyer Points Finger at Disgraced Former Police Chief During Court Proceedings

In a dramatic twist to the Gilgo Beach murder case, Rex
Heuermann's defense attorney, Michael Brown, suggested outside
the Suffolk County Supreme Court on Wednesday that the former
police chief, James Burke, could be linked to the infamous serial
killings.

During the media address, Brown highlighted the alleged dubious
past of Burke, who previously led the investigation into the
murders. “There were numerous leads that came into the Suffolk
County Police Department, suggesting that Chief Burke was
involved in this," Brown claimed. Burke's criminal record
includes convictions for assault, public lewdness, and unlawful
solicitation.

“This very checkered past and criminal activity of the chief of
police who was running the investigation is problematic for us,"
Brown stated, pointing out that Burke had prevented FBI
involvement in the case, which could have brought additional
expertise to the investigation.

The hearing on Wednesday was a continuation of the judicial
process to sift through potential evidence in the case against
Heuermann, who is accused of murdering four women over a decade
ago. Their bodies were found wrapped in burlap on the desolate
stretches of Gilgo Beach. Heuermann, dressed in a black suit and
navy tie, was reported to be attentive during the proceedings,
which involved discussions on the extensive amount of evidence,
including a 12-terabyte hard drive related to nuclear DNA and
digital extractions from devices seized from his residence.

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney disclosed
significant progress in evidence processing: "Just today alone,
we provided the Barnes missing persons investigation from the
NYPD which is approximately 2,500 pages," he said, indicating the
scale of the investigation.

Heuermann's next court appearance is scheduled for June 18, with
a strict deadline set by Judge Timothy Mazzie for all discovery
materials to be submitted by the end of July.

The case continues to unfold with high stakes and intense public
interest, as the community seeks closure for the tragic deaths
that have haunted Gilgo Beach for years.
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