Gilgo Beach, DNA and Heuermann

Nuclear DNA evidence in alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's case should be admissible at trial, Suffolk DA's Office says
The office argues nuclear DNA science is "generally accepted" within the scientific community and "based upon technology that has been implemented for decades."
Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect seeks to bar DNA evidence and have separate trials in 7 deaths
The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings on Long Island is challenging the DNA evidence against him and is seeking separate trials in the sprawling case.
Rex Heuermann, suspected Gilgo Beach killer, appears in court for hearing on DNA evidence
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. -- Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is scheduled to return to court Wednesday on Long Island. The 61-year-old is charged with the murders of seven women dating back to the 1990s .
Gilgo Beach: Lawyers for accused serial killer contest DNA evidence in court
RIVERHEAD, Long Island (WABC) -- Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court on Long Island as his defense attorneys formally filed two motions. Heuermann -- an architect, husband, and father of two from Massapequa Park -- is charged with seven of the at least 10 Gilgo Beach murders.
Gilgo Beach Killing Suspect Moves to Have Key DNA Evidence Thrown Out
The suspect’s lawyer has also called for the case against his client, Rex Heuermann, to be split into five trials. On Wednesday, the judge agreed to hold hearings to consider both requests.
Gilgo Beach murders: Can DNA evidence be used for trial for Heuermann?
Heuermann is due back in court on February 18. His attorney, Michael Brown, continued to argue this type of DNA has never been used in a New York state court before, and it's not accurate. He also said his client is maintaining his innocence and pushing to separate the cases to get a fair trial.
Suspect Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann May Seek Five Separate Trials for Murder Charges
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is seeking as many as five separate trials for the seven murders he is charged with.
Gilgo Beach Murder Mystery, Suspected Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Challenges DNA Evidence in Court
Rex Heuermann, accused of multiple murders, contests DNA evidence in court, with his defense questioning the scientific acceptance of the forensic techniques used.
Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect murder trials could be split up, as lawyers argue over 'magic' DNA evidence
Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect murder trials could be split up, as lawyers argue over 'magic' DNA evidence - Rex Heuermann, a 61-year-old architect from Massapequa Park, is charged with seven murde
Lawyers request 5 separate trials for accused Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann
Judge Timothy Mazzei will also hear from both sides to determine how much of the prosecution’s mountain of evidence will be admissible.
Rex Heuermann's attorneys want multiple trials in Gilgo Beach murders case
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared before a judge Wednesday on Long Island. Heuermann's attorneys argued over the admissibility of DNA testing and are pushing to hold as many as five trials.
Defense Wants 3 Gilgo Beach 'Dumping Ground' Murders Tried Together
The defense has asked that the 7 murders for which Rex Heuermann stands accused be tried in 5 separate trials.
Could Rex Heuermann Have More Victims? New York DA Weighs In on Cold Cases
The Suffolk County District Attorney commented on whether Rex Heuermann is being considered a suspect in unsolved cases.