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A major development in the unsolved “Gilgo Beach Four” murders has surfaced, tying accused serial killer Rex Heuermann to the victims through DNA evidence – specifically, a sample obtained from Victoria Heuermann his daughter’s discarded coffee drink.
Prosecutors unsealed a new indictment on Tuesday, charging Heuermann with the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, the last of the four former escorts whose remains were found along the Long Island Sound shore in 2010.
This marks the first concrete link between Heuermann and the unsolved case that has haunted the region for over a decade.
The link emerged through DNA analysis. A female hair strand found on Brainard-Barnes’ body matched samples collected from Heuermann’s wife, Asa Ellerup, and their daughter, Victoria.
However, both women were demonstrably out of town during all four murders, including Brainard-Barnes’ killing in Atlantic City.
“Very skinny white teen tied up porn, tied up fat girl porn, medieval torture of women” and “how I was raped audio” were among the searches.
Investigators also found “a collection” of violent, bondage and torture porn on Heuermann’s electronic devices — and used his computer to contact the escorts he’s now accused of killing using the name “Andy” or “Andrew,” his middle name.
“Hi, I saw your ad and wanted to see if we could set something up later,” Heuermann allegedly texted one of the victims on March 1, 2020.
“I’m don’t [cg] for the day,” the escort answered. “Does tomorrow work?”
Heuerman allegedly replied, “I am working all day. I was free today my wife is out for the day…. working Monday.”
Ellerup and Victoria Heuermann were in court for Tuesday’s arraignment but did not speak to reporters.
Rex Heuermann pleaded not guilty to the new charges.
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney last year identified the hulking New York City architect as the prime suspect in Brainard-Barnes’ death and told The Post in November that his office was “very close” to linking Heuermann to her case.
Heuermann has been held without bail since his arrest in July on charges that he murdered the other three victims and dumped them along the shore.
The families of the victims hope that this development will finally bring them some closure after years of agonizing uncertainty.
