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Judge Sets Deadline, Says Trial Will Start After Labor Day in Rex Heuermann Case

The consolidated case will proceed to a single trial that will feature advanced DNA testing previously ruled admissible.

Overview

  • Heuermann appeared in Suffolk County court on Tuesday as Judge Timothy Mazzei set a firm filing deadline and pressed for an after–Labor Day trial start.
  • The judge admonished the defense over pace and scheduling, following a late batch of new motions from Heuermann’s attorneys.
  • The defense moved to suppress statements Heuermann allegedly made to court officers and to arresting officers, arguing constitutional violations.
  • A defense filing detailed his July 2023 arrest and processing, noting video and audio of his transport, his calm demeanor, food provided, hours of sleep in a chair, and that he had $153 in cash.
  • Prosecutors have charged Heuermann with seven murders; he has pleaded not guilty as the DA rejects plea talks and prepares for the consolidated trial that will include novel DNA evidence.