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Serial Killer Suspect Cites Health Issues, Skips Court
17 Mar
Summary
- Accused serial killer Rex Heuermann missed a court hearing due to unspecified health issues.
- His attorney confirmed Heuermann has been using crutches for over a month.
- Heuermann faces seven murder charges and has pleaded not guilty to all.
Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the notorious Gilgo Beach murders, failed to appear for a court hearing on March 17, 2026, due to unspecified health issues. His attorney, Michael Brown, informed reporters that Heuermann has been relying on crutches for more than a month.
Brown explained that Heuermann's absence was agreed upon as the hearing was a submission date, and his client's health concerns made it preferable for him to remain at the Riverhead Correctional Facility. Heuermann, 59, faces seven murder charges, including those for Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, Megan Waterman, and Melissa Barthelemy, among others.
He has entered a plea of not guilty to all charges. Investigators continue to explore potential links between Heuermann and two other bodies discovered at Gilgo Beach. The trial is anticipated to commence after Labor Day in September 2026.
Recently, a docuseries titled "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" was released on Peacock, exploring Heuermann and his family. His wife, Asa Ellerup, who filed for divorce shortly after his July 2023 arrest, expressed disbelief regarding his alleged involvement.
