Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is scheduled to appear in court on Long Island Tuesday morning, with prosecutors anticipating a significant breakthrough in the case. The hearing is expected to begin after 9:30 a.m., followed by a press conference at the Suffolk County DA's office. The judge aims to set a trial date during this appearance. Heuermann faces murder charges in the deaths of six women between 1993 and 2011, with investigators suspecting his involvement in additional killings. Prosecutors allege a connection through DNA evidence, burner phone data, witness descriptions, internet searches, and what they describe as a detailed plan to evade capture. The defense challenges the validity of the DNA evidence and the overwhelming volume of data.
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. - Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court on Long Island Tuesday morning, and prosecutors are promising a major development in the case. The hearing is set to begin after 9:30 a.m. A press conference is expected at the Suffolk County DA's office shortly after. We will bring that news conference to you live on CBS News New York. The judge has previously indicated he wanted to set a trial date at today's hearing.
Two others were murdered as far back as 2003 and 1993. Each of them had been involved in sex work. Prosecutors allege Heuermann is linked to the murders through DNA, burner phone data, a description of his truck, internet searches and what they call a blueprint for how to get away with murder. Attorneys wrangle over DNA, volume of evidenceA key point of contention in the new DNA evidence is called SNP, which prosecutors say links the hairs of victims to Heuermann.
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