Rex Heuermann, the suspected serial killer in the Gilgo Beach case, has been charged with a new murder, bringing the total to four known victims.
Key Takeaway
Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the Gilgo Beach case, has been charged with a fourth murder, further implicating him in the series of killings. The investigation continues as law enforcement looks into potential links to other unsolved cases.
New Murder Charge
Prosecutors have filed a new murder charge against Heuermann, this time for the killing of Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Her disappearance in 2007 and the subsequent discovery of her remains in 2010 have long been linked to the Gilgo Beach case. With this latest development, law enforcement has officially connected her to Rex Heuermann.
Previous Victims
Maureen Brainard-Barnes is considered the first of the Gilgo Four, a group of women whose remains were found within days of each other. The other three victims are Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, and Melissa Barthelemy. Heuermann had already been charged in connection to their murders.
Investigation Continues
While Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to the charges, there are still ongoing investigations into other women’s disappearances that may be linked to him. The addition of the murder charge for Brainard-Barnes was anticipated, as investigators were awaiting DNA test results from hair recovered from her remains. It seems that the results have provided the evidence needed to bring this new charge against Heuermann.
