Massapequa Park Resident Rex Heuermann's Home Searched Again in Connection to Gilgo Beach Serial Killings

Massapequa Park, NY, New York United States of America
Heuermann faces three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of second-degree murder.
Police have returned to Heuermann's home for a second search in connection to the Gilgo Beach killings.
Rex Heuermann is a suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello.
The latest search comes weeks after police K-9s were seen digging through the forest in Manorville, possibly related to the Gilgo Beach investigation.
Massapequa Park Resident Rex Heuermann's Home Searched Again in Connection to Gilgo Beach Serial Killings

Massapequa Park, NY – Long Island police have returned to the Massapequa Park home of suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann for a second search.

Rex Heuermann is a suspect in the killings of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello. Their bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in Long Island between 2000 and 2011.

The latest search comes weeks after police K-9s were seen digging through the forest in Manorville, which may be related to the Gilgo Beach investigation.

Heuermann faces three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of second-degree murder for the Gilgo Four murders. However, he has not been named a suspect in other deaths.

The search warrant was obtained for Heuermann's home where investigators spent nearly two weeks searching last year. His wife Asa Ellerup and their adult children were not home during the previous search.

Heuermann is a quiet businessman who carried a briefcase to the nearby train station and wore a three-piece suit to head into his Manhattan office where he was an architect.

The police presence in Massapequa Park attracted media attention, with helicopters hovering overhead. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.

Heuermann's wife Asa Ellerup and their children were not home during this search either. It is unclear if they have been informed of the reason for the search or if they are cooperating with investigators.

The Gilgo Beach Homicide Task Force, which includes both state and county police, continues to investigate these crimes. The task force has not released any new information regarding their progress in the case.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if Heuermann has been named a suspect in other deaths.
  • The reason for the second search and the cooperation of Heuermann's family with investigators are unknown.

Sources

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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NewsNation

NewsNation Now Steph Whiteside Monday, 20 May 2024 13:46
  • Unique Points
    • Rex Heuermann is the suspect in the deaths of four women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach
    • Heuermann was charged with murder in the deaths of three women and leaving their remains alongside a beach highway
    • Police served a search warrant at Rex Heuermann’s home on Monday
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains several statements about the suspect Rex Heuermann being charged with the deaths of four women and that all four women were sex workers. These statements are not fallacies as they are facts reported in the article. However, there is an appeal to authority when it states 'Investigators previously searched the Heuermann home after he was arrested and charged with the deaths of Amber Lynn Costello, Megan Waterman and Melissa Barthelemy.' This statement implies that because investigators searched the home, it must contain evidence linking Heuermann to these crimes. While this may be true, it is not a logical conclusion based on the information provided in the article alone. Therefore, I am deducting 5 points from the score for this appeal to authority fallacy.
    • Investigators previously searched the Heuermann home after he was arrested and charged with the deaths of Amber Lynn Costello, Megan Waterman and Melissa Barthelemy.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann's home searched again

Fox News Media Michael Ruiz Monday, 20 May 2024 19:22
  • Unique Points
    • Suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann's home in Massapequa Park, NY was searched again by Long Island police.
    • Rex Heuermann is a suspected serial killer accused of killing four women: Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, and Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
    • The latest search comes weeks after police K-9s were seen digging through the forest in Manorville in an investigation that may be related.
    • Heuermann faces three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of second-degree murder for the Gilgo Four murders, but has not been named a suspect in other deaths.
    • The search warrant was obtained for Heuermann’s home where investigators spent nearly two weeks searching last year.
    • Heuermann’s wife Asa Ellerup and their adult children were not home during the search.
    • Heuermann is a quiet businessman who carried a briefcase to the nearby train station and wore a three-piece suit to head into his Manhattan office where he was an architect.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Police return to Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann's home in Massapequa Park

NBC New York Monday, 20 May 2024 19:23
  • Unique Points
    • Rex Heuermann is a suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings, where four women have been charged him with their deaths.
    • Police searched a heavily wooded area in Manorville on Long Island for several days in connection with the Gilgo Beach case.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Sources: State police search Massapequa Park home of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer

News 12 Long Island Monday, 20 May 2024 19:23
  • Unique Points
    • State police are searching the home of suspected Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann in Massapequa Park.
    • Rex Heuermann is a suspect in the killings of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello.
    • Sources confirm that family members of Heuermann, including his wife Asa Ellerup and their son, were not in the home at the time of the search. His daughter was present.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Investigators return to Long Island home of Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Monday, 20 May 2024 19:24
  • Unique Points
    • Investigators returned to the home of Rex Heuermann in Massapequa Park, Long Island on Monday.
    • Rex Heuermann is a New York architect charged in a string of slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings.
    • State and county police vehicles were seen outside Heuermann’s single-family home before 9 a.m.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication