NBC News reported Friday that pizza boxes were linked to the serial murders of three women found dead in Gilgo Beach in 2010 by a Long Island man.
Rex Hoyerman, 59, of Massapequa Park, Long Island, was charged Friday with the murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello, it was reported. NBC News coverage. He reportedly pleaded not guilty.
Heuermann, an architect who works in Manhattan, was reportedly found dumping a pizza box in the trash on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in January. Analysis of DNA pooled from the pizza crust inside the box revealed mitochondria in a man’s hair tacked to the burlap cloth used to restrain and transport victim Megan Waterman, NBC reports. It is said to match the DNA profile. Family DNA was also reportedly used as additional evidence pointing to Heuermann. (Related: Suspected 1980s serial killer who rocked America dies at 76)
Heuermann is also accused of using multiple “fictional email addresses, fictitious identities and burner phones,” including Barthélemy’s mobile phone, which he allegedly used to tease his missing teenage sister. The report points out that Houermann is accused of recruiting sex workers, including three victims, and authorities believe he may strike again. Authorities found a Chevrolet Avalanche that belonged to Heuermann. The vehicle was described by an eyewitness and linked to the disappearance of one of the victims, according to the report.
I woke up this morning to find out that the suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial murders was my high school classmate Rex Heuerman.
burner high school
Massapequa, New York
1981 graduateMarried, two children, architect.
“Average man… Quiet, homely man.”
It’s mind boggling… Ms. Massapeeka is in shock. pic.twitter.com/Tms0IWVazN— Billy Baldwin (@BillyBaldwin) July 14, 2023
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison said, “Rex Heuerman is the devil that roams among us, the predator that ruined families,” according to the report.
Heuermann reportedly broke down in tears during his appearance in court and claimed his innocence. He has been held without bail, but an investigation into a fourth death in which he is the prime suspect is ongoing.
“This man was quiet and didn’t bother anyone,” said Heuermann’s neighbor Etienne Devilliers, according to NBC.
According to another NBC, Houermann also researched sadistic torture-related pornography and conducted more than 200 online searches specifically to name victims for updates on the “Long Island serial murders.” It is said that report.
According to the Gilgo Beach murders, 11 bodies were found between 1996 and 2011. Suffolk County Police Department.
