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Architect Rex Heuermann Charged with Murder of Seventh Victim in Gilgo Beach Killings

Rex Heuermann, accused in a series of Long Island murders, faces new charges for the death of Valerie Mack, bringing the total to seven victims.

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Updated: Dec 17th, 2024, 3:37 PM ET

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Rex Heuermann, a New York architect, has been charged with the murder of Valerie Mack, his seventh alleged victim linked to the Gilgo Beach killings. The bodies of Mack and other victims, presumed to be sex workers, were discovered between 2000 and 2011. Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Evidence, including DNA linking victims to his family, suggests meticulous planning of the murders. The ongoing investigation is reopening cold cases in the area, as prosecutors seek closure for the victims' families who have suffered from decades of uncertainty.

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