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Long Island Serial Killer Suspect Arrested After Decade-Long Investigation

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Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, have arrested a suspect, Rex Heurmann, in connection with the murders of at least 10 women, including the "Gilgo Four," who were found dead and wrapped in burlap in 2010. The suspect, who has been living in Massapequa Park, is expected to be arraigned and faces an indictment later in the day. The police operation, led by the Suffolk County Police Department and supported by the FBI, utilized communication analytics to zero in on the suspect.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rex Heurmann, a 50-year-old architect and married father of two, has been arrested in connection with the Long Island serial killer case.
  • Heurmann is suspected of murdering at least 10 women, including the "Gilgo Four" (Maureen Brainard Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello), who were found dead and wrapped in burlap in 2010.
  • The Gilgo Four were located within a quarter mile of each other near Gilgo Beach in December 2010.
  • Heurmann's neighbors described him as quiet and unassuming, with Etienne DeVilliers stating that they were "kind of shocked" by the news of his arrest.
  • The police operation, led by the Suffolk County Police Department and supported by the FBI, used communication analytics to identify the suspect.
  • The investigation, which spanned over a decade, found six more victims, at least half of whom were sex workers, found dead along Ocean Parkway.

Statistics:

  • At least 10 women are suspected to have been murdered by Rex Heurmann, including the "Gilgo Four."
  • The Gilgo Four were found dead and wrapped in burlap in 2010.
  • The investigation, led by Suffolk County Police and supported by the FBI, utilized communication analytics to identify the suspect.
  • The police operation spanned over a decade, from 2010 to 2023.

Sources:

  • UPI: "Police: Long Island serial killer suspect arrested in 2010 killings"
  • ABC News: "Arrest made in Long Island serial killer case"
  • NBC News: "Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison on Long Island serial killer arrest"
  • CBS News: "Long Island Serial Killer Suspect Arrested, Expected to Arraigned Friday"

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