EPISODE · Feb 7, 2026 · 15 MIN
The Gilgo Beach Trial: Can Cutting-Edge DNA Science Convict a Suspected Serial Killer?
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Rex Heuermann's trial will test whether revolutionary whole-genome DNA sequencing — never before used in a New York courtroom — can link one man to seven murders spanning three decades. This episode was generated with AI assistance.
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