Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect’s wife officially linked to crime scene DNA, report says
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. Read our privacy policy Cheek swab samples collected from the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer’s estranged wife match DNA material that was found on the remains of some of the victims, a law enforcement source told ABC7. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office has said DNA from Mr Heuermann’s cheek swab matched his genetic material found on a pizza box investigators recovered from the trash near his Manhattan office. open image in gallery Asa Ellerup attends husband Rex Heuermann’s court hearing on 15 November Mr Heuermann is accused of murdering Amber Lynn Costello, 27, Melissa Barthelemy, 24, and Megan Waterman, 22. open image in gallery Asa Ellerup, Victoria Heuermann and Christopher Sheridan The case began back in May 2010 when Shannan Gilbert, a young woman working as a sex worker, vanished after leaving a client’s house on foot near Gilgo Beach.