Gilgo Beach murders: Suspect Rex Heuermann pleads not guilty during court appearance
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A man charged in connection with a series of infamous killings on Long Island pleaded not guilty to murder charges Friday.
Following his arrest late Thursday, Rex Heuermann was indicted by a grand jury for the killings of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello during a Friday court arraignment. He later pleaded not guilty to the charges, according to reports.
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He is also considered the prime suspect in another murder, authorities said, according to the Associated Press. Friday’s charges included three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder in connection to the three women.
Heuermann, who lived in Massapequa, New York, allegedly committed the serial murders near the town of Gilgo Beach over a decade ago. In 2010 and 2011, several of the victim’s bodies were found on a remote highway next to the beach.
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Investigators have been looking into the case ever since.
A news conference is set for 4 p.m. Friday, with the district attorney’s office, local law enforcement, the FBI, and New York State Police taking part.