Gilgo Beach Killings: Rex Heuermann Charged with Fourth Murder
New DNA evidence links Heuermann to the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, as investigation reveals hundreds of contacts with sex workers.
- Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann had hundreds of contacts with sex workers before his arrest, according to court papers.
- Heuermann is charged with second-degree murder in the death of a fourth victim, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, who disappeared in 2007.
- DNA evidence, including hair from Heuermann's estranged wife found on a belt used to restrain Brainard-Barnes, has been used to link him to the murder.
- Heuermann's devices contained violent, bondage, and torture pornography and were used for searches related to the victims and the investigation.
- Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is due in court on Feb. 6.