In a major breakthrough in the long-running investigation of the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, prosecutors have announced that the recently collected DNA of suspect Rex Heuermann matches the DNA profile found on a discarded pizza crust. This DNA evidence has been crucial in cracking the case that has haunted authorities for years.
Key Takeaway
The recently collected DNA of suspect Rex Heuermann matches the DNA profile found on a discarded pizza crust, providing strong evidence connecting him to the Gilgo Beach serial killer case.
Key Pizza Evidence Confirms Suspect
In a recent court hearing, prosecutors revealed that the DNA collected from Heuermann’s cheek swab is a perfect match with the DNA found on the pizza crust. This pizza crust was discovered during the investigation and was key to linking Heuermann to the crimes. Law enforcement had previously found DNA on the pizza, which they later determined matched DNA from a hair follicle found in a burlap sack containing remains of one of the victims.
The District Attorney’s office, after further testing, has now unequivocally stated that the DNA found on the pizza crust belongs to Heuermann, thus declaring that they have their man.
Defense Questions Hair Follicle DNA
Despite the strong evidence linking Heuermann to the case through the pizza crust DNA, the defense team has raised doubts about the hair follicle DNA. They argue that the hair could belong to other individuals, casting uncertainty on its connection to Heuermann. However, it’s worth noting that law enforcement has stated that 99.96% of the North American population can be safely excluded as a match, bolstering their claim that Heuermann is indeed the prime suspect.
Reviewing Evidence in Jail
During the court appearance, Heuermann informed the judge that he has been diligently reviewing the evidence in his jail cell. He revealed that he spends an average of 2-3 hours a day studying the materials provided by the prosecution. To date, the prosecution has already handed over at least 10 terabytes worth of information to Heuermann and his legal team, emphasizing the extensive amount of evidence to be analyzed.
Next Court Appearance
The next court appearance for Rex Heuermann is scheduled for November 15. As the investigation continues and more evidence is examined, this breakthrough in linking Heuermann to the pizza crust DNA brings authorities one step closer to solving the Gilgo Beach serial killer case.
