New Evidence Raises Doubts About Alibi of Accused Long Island Serial Killer's Wife

Attorney John Ray has called for a closer examination of the
movements of Asa Ellerup, the wife of accused serial killer Rex
Heuermann, in light of new evidence that appears to contradict
her alibi. This development comes as Heuermann faces charges in
connection with the murders of several women, including Maureen
Brainard-Barnes.
 
 Brainard-Barnes, a sex worker, went missing in July 2007,
and her body was found in December 2010 on a Long Island beach,
alongside the remains of three other women - Melissa Barthelemy,
Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello - all of whom Heuermann
is accused of murdering.
 
 Previously, District Attorney Ray Tierney's office had
asserted that travel and cell phone records indicated that
Ellerup and her children were out of state when these women
disappeared, establishing their alibi.
 
 However, during a symposium at St. John University,
attorney John Ray presented new evidence challenging this claim.
He questioned the use of the phrase "on or about" in court
documents, suggesting that the actual timeline of Ellerup's
whereabouts may differ from what was previously assumed.
 
 Ray claimed to have received information indicating that
Ellerup and her children may have checked into their Atlantic
City hotel later than originally reported, potentially altering
the timeline of their movements.
 
 The bank statement, cited in the court documents,
highlighted a transaction for the Flagship Hotel on July 14,
2007, with an arrival date listed as July 7, 2007 - just two days
before Brainard-Barnes disappeared. However, the manager of the
hotel allegedly stated that Ellerup checked in on July 17.
 
 John Ray emphasized the significance of these
discrepancies, stating, "If those records are correct, then the
District Attorney is not right, and Asa Ellerup was not away on
July 7, July 8, July 9, July 10," raising questions about her
alibi.
 
 Notably, hairs belonging to Ellerup and her children were
found near the victims' remains, prompting Ray to call for a
renewed focus on the family's potential involvement.
 
 In response to these claims, Victoria Heuermann's attorney,
Vess Mitev, criticized Ray's remarks as "unhinged" and
"conclusively disproved by factual evidence." He suggested that
Ray's statements were an attempt to gain attention.
 
 District Attorney Ray Tierney's office declined to comment
on the new evidence, and Asa Ellerup's attorney, Bob Macedonio,
has not yet responded to these allegations.
 
 Rex Heuermann, whose DNA was linked to the murders of the
Gilgo Four, is under investigation in connection with various
cold cases across the country. John Ray has consistently called
for Asa Ellerup to be investigated as a potential accomplice in
his alleged crimes.
 
 Despite these developments, Heuermann's wife maintains her
innocence and has denied any involvement in the murders. She has
expressed shock and disorientation following her husband's
arrest. However, tipsters have alleged that she was aware of
Heuermann's activities and even participated in non-violent
sexual encounters with him.
 
 As the investigation into Rex Heuermann expands beyond
Suffolk County, questions surrounding the alibis of those close
to him continue to arise. The complex case leaves many unresolved
questions and underscores the need for further examination. John
Ray continues to call for the involvement of federal agencies to
ensure a comprehensive investigation.
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