Billy Baldwin reveals unlikely connection to Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Woke up this morning to learn that the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect was my high school classmate Rex Heuermann,” he tweeted. Suffolk County Police would not confirm the arrest on Friday morning or Mr Heuermann’s identity to The Independent, but have announced a press conference for Friday afternoon citing a “significant development” in the high-profile case. “We’re pleased that something is finally occurring, because we’ve been frustrated.” News of the shock arrest comes after Suffolk Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison vowed to finally close the case and bring the killer or killers to justice when he was appointed to the role in early 2022. open image in gallery From L to R: Melissa Barthelemy, Amber Lynn Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Megan Waterman. From L to R: Jessica Taylor, Valerie Mack, John Doe “I want to make a commitment to the residents of Suffolk County as well as the family members,” Mr Harrison, a former NYPD chief said in his first press briefing in his new role at the Long Island beach at the center of the murders in January 2022.