Suspect Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann May Seek Five Separate Trials for Murder Charges
Briefly

Rex Heuermann's defense attorneys plan to request multiple trials for the seven murder charges he faces, arguing that the cases are distinct due to their occurrence over a 20-year span. They aim to separate the trials for the initial three victims from the others, citing differences in the crime scenes and circumstances. The defense is also challenging the admissibility of DNA evidence linked to Heuermann, pushing for a Frye hearing to evaluate the scientific methods used in this evidence.
Coysh emphasized that the seven victims span over 20 years, with distinctions in their cases, suggesting separate trials are warranted based on the context of each murder.
Brown expressed skepticism about the DNA evidence, which links Heuermann to the victims, calling it 'magic' and advocating for a Frye hearing to debate its admissibility.
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