Following the arrest of Rex Heuermann, a New York City architect accused of living a double life in Massapequa Park, a task force is diligently sifting through the trove of items seized during a 12-day search of his residence, a year after his apprehension.
Heuermann, now 60, was arrested by Suffolk County police on July 13, 2023, outside his Manhattan office in connection with three cold case murders dating back to 2010. Subsequently, charges in four additional slayings were added, including the deaths of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla, and Valerie Mack, with Heuermann remaining a prime suspect in another murder case.
Investigators have uncovered disturbing details from a computer file allegedly belonging to Heuermann, where he maintained lists of 'problems,' 'supplies,' targets, and dump sites. The file also revealed his interest in serial killers and FBI profiling techniques, shedding light on his modus operandi.
The remains of four of Heuermann's alleged victims, known as the Gilgo Four, were found near Gilgo Beach on Long Island. The investigation into these deaths, along with others possibly linked to Heuermann in different states, is ongoing.
Despite the unfolding revelations, Heuermann's family has faced significant challenges. His wife, Asa Ellerup, filed for divorce post-arrest and disclosed her battle with cancer. While she continues to visit him in jail, she remains cautious in forming an opinion on the accusations against her estranged husband.
As the case progresses, the community awaits further developments in this complex and unsettling saga.
