Will DNA Reveal More Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Victims?

Does the Long Island serial killer have more unidentified victims? Rex Heuermann’s sentencing - life in prison for the horrific murders of eight women - marks a significant milestone in the Gilgo Beach murders investigation. Heuermann’s DNA can now be officially entered into CODIS, the national law enforcement DNA database.  It has us asking - Are there other unidentified victims still waiting for justice? In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, Anne Emerson digs into what comes next now that the Gilgo Beach murder case has entered a new chapter. Anne is joined by Ruth Bashinsky, Daily Mail Senior News Reporter, and Rachel Sharp, Daily Mail Crime Correspondent, who have covered the Rex Heuermann case from the beginning. We explore whether there could be additional victims, and why they believe the work in this investigation is far from over. Anne shares what she’s learned so far after contacting authorities in Nevada and South Carolina, two places connected to properties owned by Heuermann and his family. Were any unsolved cases ever examined in connection to those locations? Did investigators take a closer look after Heuermann's arrest? We’ve also reached out to the FBI to confirm the status of entering Heuermann’s DNA through CODIS - we’ll keep you updated as we learn more.  Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the Gilgo Beach murders, Rex Heuermann updates, Long Island Serial Killer developments, and exclusive true crime interviews that go beyond the headlines. Sign up for The Crime Desk newsletter