Crucial DNA Evidence Hearing Continues in Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case

New York, New York — A pivotal hearing regarding DNA evidence in the Rex Heuermann case continued today in Suffolk County court. Heuermann, accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, returned for the second time in under a week to determine whether prosecutors can use critical DNA evidence allegedly linking him to the murders of seven women between 1993 and 2011.

During the first part of the hearing held last Friday, Dr. Kelly Harris, a genome science professor, provided detailed testimony about nuclear DNA to support the prosecution’s case. Today, the focus shifted as prosecutors called Dr. Nicole Novroski, an assistant professor of forensic science at the University of Toronto, to testify on DNA analysis.

Dr. Novroski described the DNA extraction method as “effective,” countering the defense’s claims to dismiss the evidence, arguing it has never been used in a New York court. During her testimony, a video clip from the film “Jurassic Park” was presented, which illustrated the process of extracting DNA from a mosquito, serving as an educational analogy for how DNA functions.

Prosecutors contend that this DNA evidence is essential in establishing a link between Heuermann and the killings attributed to him. “This evidence is critical to our case,” a source close to the prosecution stated.

Heuermann, who was arrested in July 2023, has pleaded not guilty to the murders of all seven victims, including those known as “The Gilgo Four.” Heuermann’s defense team continues to exert pressure to exclude the DNA evidence from trial proceedings.

The hearing is set to resume on April 2, where further developments and testimonies are anticipated.