Wife of Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann visits him in jail
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 An accused New York serial killer was visited by his wife in jail nearly six months after police arrested him in connection with the murders of three sex workers. According to the New York Daily News, Rex Heuermann’s wife, Asa Ellerup, filed for divorce just six days after the former architect was detained for the deaths of Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy and Amber Costello. Rex Heuermann with his lawyer Michael J Brown Her husband has been handed three first-degree murder charges and three second-degree murder charges, the outlet reported. The four women have been dubbed the “Gilgo Four.” All of their bodies were discovered on the northside of Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach in Long Island.