While Heuermann owned the vehicle during the time he is alleged to have committed six of the seven killings he has been charged with, prosecutors do not believe it was used in the crimes. As a result, the jeep was eventually returned to the family since it held no evidentiary value, unlike his Chevy Avalanche truck. A Suffolk County Police Department impound lot number is still visible on the front windshield of the jeep…
"This is a big deal," said David Adamovich, of Freeport, a collector of serial killer memorabilia who is not involved with the Heuermann sale. "Especially here on Long Island. A large collectible, like the jeep, it's an interesting item."
Adamovich, who acquired his more than 9,000 serial killer items when a collector friend died, said he believes the jeep is ultimately worth its book value plus whatever a collector might want to pay as a premium because of its association with the notorious case. Hagerty, a classic car insurance and valuation company, estimates the good condition value of a 1972 M151A2 at $16,700 with sales of M151 vehicles from all 25 years of production ranging anywhere from about $6,000 to $31,000.
The sale hit a snag when eBay found that it had violated the auction site's "violence and violent criminals" policy.
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With a mileage of 522565, this Jeep is an ideal choice for collectors or individuals looking for a classic or military style. The owner was none other than, The Long Island Serial Killer, Rex Heuermann.
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