Rex Heuermann, the New York architect accused of the Gilgo Beach killings, is contesting the DNA evidence against him and requesting separate trials for each of the alleged murders. His lawyers argue that the DNA analysis method used by prosecutors is not widely accepted in the scientific community and that trying all the cases together risks unfair prejudice. The prosecution maintains the DNA evidence is sound and opposes separate trials.
The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings is challenging the DNA evidence against him and seeking separate trials in the sprawling case. Rex Heuermann ’s lawyers argue DNA analysis relied on by prosecutors is not widely accepted in the scientific community and should be excluded from the trial. The Long Island resident’s defense team also wants to break out the case against him into multiple trials.
“The danger of having count after count, victim after victim in the same trial is that ‘If there’s smoke, there’s fire’ mentality,” Brown said. “They shouldn’t be tried together. One issue has nothing to do with the other.” Prosecutors on Wednesday filed a written response to the DNA challenge and said they will respond to the motion for separate trials later. Heuermann’s next court date is Feb. 18.
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