Investigators have returned to Heuermann's home for another search.
Rex Heuermann is a suspect in the Gilgo Beach murders of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello.
The latest search comes after investigators discovered a gruesome album of crime scene photos.
In a shocking turn of events, investigators have returned to the home of Rex Heuermann, a suspect in the Gilgo Beach murders, for another search. Heuermann is currently in custody and has been charged with the murder of four women: Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello. The women's remains were found on or near Gilgo Beach in December 2010.
The latest search comes after investigators discovered a gruesome album of crime scene photos titled
A gruesome album of crime scene photos, titled ‘Death Scenes: A Homicide Detective’s Scrapbook’, was found on a kitchen table in Heuermann’s home.
The book allegedly belonged to California detective Jack Huddleston and contained strange and gruesome crime scene photos.
Police found dozens of search terms related to torture, violence, and known serial killers on a burner phone and email account under the name ‘Thomas Hawk’.
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The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position. The author states that 'Investigators have said that Heuermann frequently searched the internet for gruesome images.' However, they do not provide any evidence or quotes from investigators to support this claim. They also mention a 'gruesome album of crime scene photos' found in the suspect's home but do not disclose if these photos were taken by the suspect himself or if they are legitimate crime scene photos. The author also states that 'It's unclear why police returned to Heuermann’s home Monday after spending almost two weeks investigating the building following his arrest.' This is an example of sensationalism as it creates a sense of mystery and intrigue without providing any concrete information.
Investigators have said that Heuermann frequently searched the internet for gruesome images.
It's unclear why police returned to Heuermann’s home Monday after spending almost two weeks investigating the building following his arrest.
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The article contains some inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority, but overall it is a fairly neutral report on an ongoing investigation. No formal fallacies were found.
Investigators have said that Heuermann frequently searched the internet for gruesome images.
Police conducted a new search on Rex Heuermann’s home in Massapequa Park on Monday.
Despite circumstantial evidence, investigators have yet to determine where Heuermann’s alleged victims were killed before their bodies were dumped on desolate local beaches.
Rex Heuermann is a suspect in the Gilgo Beach murders and has been charged with the murder of four victims whose names are Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello.
New search underway at Rex Heuermann's house in Massapequa Park by investigators but reasons and what they are searching for remain undisclosed.
