Peacock Developing Docuseries on Family of Suspected Long Island Serial Killer

Ex-wife of accused murderer Rex Heuermann participates in project, drawing criticism for alleged capitalization on husband's notoriety.

Peacock is developing a docuseries about the family of suspected Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann, with the participation of his ex-wife, Asa Ellerup.
Ellerup is being paid for the docuseries, with some reports suggesting she could be receiving $1 million, with additional payments going to her lawyer and an attorney for her children.
The docuseries has drawn criticism from authorities and victims' families, with some accusing Ellerup of trying to capitalize on her husband's notoriety.
Heuermann, who was arrested in July, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello.
Netflix is also preparing a docuseries about Heuermann’s arrest and the other still-unsolved murders along the shore of Gilgo Beach.