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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Cavallier

Judge makes blockbuster DNA decision in Gilgo Beach ‘serial killer’ case against Rex Heuermann

A New York judge has ruled that critical DNA evidence will be allowed to be used at the upcoming trial of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann.

Heuermann’s defense team challenged the evidence since it was obtained using “whole genome sequencing,” a new DNA technology that had never been used in a New York court.

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