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Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to face single trial in 7 murder charges

Heuermann’s defense team had petitioned for five separate trials - one for each victim.

News 12 Staff

Sep 23, 2025, 11:41 AM

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Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will face one single trial for all seven of his alleged victims.

Heuermann’s defense team had petitioned for five separate trials - one for each victim. However, a judge ruled in favor of the prosecutors.

The judge also determined for a second time that nuclear DNA evidence will be admissible at trial.

Heumann is due back in court in January.

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