Rex Heuermann Faces Court in Gilgo Beach Killings, Defense Receives Thousands of Police Tips

In a significant legal development, prosecutors have shared a vast trove of evidence with the defense team of Rex Heuermann, charged with the murders of four women.

• Rex Heuermann appeared in court for the first time since being charged with a fourth murder, related to the Gilgo Beach killings.
• Prosecutors handed over more than three terabytes of data, including nearly 3,000 police tips, to Heuermann's defense team.
• Heuermann's lawyer suggests some of the tips may indicate other significant suspects were not pursued.
• Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include the murders of four sex workers known as the “Gilgo Four.”
• The defense is reviewing a vast amount of discovery material, including police tips and electronic device data.

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