Gilgo Beach LISK Serial Killer, Rex Heuermann, charged with 7 murders, July 2023 #17

[Izzylizzy]

I can't wrap my head around this claim by the defense.
Anyone?


"In a rebuttal filed Monday, Heuermann defense attorney Sabato Caponi attacked the prosecution's basis for receiving warrants to access Heuermann's computer and phones as "pure speculation," saying there is no evidence linking Heuermann to any of the burner phones used to contact the victims."

Gilgo Beach killings suspect Rex Heuermann skips court hearing over health concerns

Rex Heuermann's defense attorney said he has been using crutches to get around for the past month.

www.newsday.com

January 8,2026

Very informative video with many references to RH.
@17:00 Josh asks about the phone records, phones and cell pings.
Right before that is the Avalanche.

"On this episode of Sinister, Josh sits down with Lost Girls author Bob Kolker to pull apart the decisions, missteps and power games that let a serial killer hunt in plain sight.Kolker walks us through the following: The Chevy Avalanche tip from Dave Schaller, why it mattered, and how it fell to the bottom of the file. How Suffolk County resisted the FBI’s cell phone and tower analysis, including early Massapequa clues...more.

 

[Ruminations]

Once you toss something into a public garbage receptacle it's considered abandoned property so I don't get where the defense is coming from with this "privacy laws" violation.
imo

"Prosecutors have argued state Supreme Court Justice Timothy P. Mazzei should deny all of the defense's requests, including for the judge to throw out DNA evidence linking Heuermann to the killings because it was first discovered on a discarded pizza box and therefore allegedly violated privacy laws."

Actually, I do kinda get where they are coming from in general, although not in this case in particular.

For example, as the tech gets cheaper, do we want the govt or a company to be allowed to just keep a data base of who throws out stuff anywhere without a warrant?

I would think there is room for setting parameters to check the DNA on discarded things. I don't think we want a world where ICE, for instance, could start testing spit from discarded beer cans that were in the hands of people they deemed suspicious.

On the other hand, Rex was being followed because he was a very viable suspect of murder. That strikes me as a good reason to do what was done.

MOO

 

[Izzylizzy]

I like how Josh and his guests bring so many aspects of this case to light in their discussions.
Also that many small details are discussed.

"On this live episode of Sinister, Josh and Joe Giacalone ‪‪@TrueCrimeWithTheSarge‬ break down Rex Heuermann’s Pretrial Hearing – Part 2, examining what unfolded in court and what it signals as the case moves closer to trial.Pretrial hearings may not grab headlines, but they are crucial in shaping the trial. In this live conversation, Josh and Joe discuss the key moments from the hearing, what stood out legally and procedurally, and how recent developments could impact the prosecution and defense moving forward.They’ll also explore one of the biggest questions hanging over the case: what if there’s a plea deal?
The discussion looks at when plea negotiations typically happen, what factors might push either side toward an agreement, and what a plea would mean for victims, families, and the broader search for accountability.As always, they’ll answer viewer questions and talk through what’s next on the horizon — from evidence battles to timeline expectations — and where the case stands right now.'

 

[Izzylizzy]

"On this episode of Sinister LIVE, Josh and Joe break down Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney’s evolving prosecution strategy in the Gilgo Beach murders.Together,

they examine:

How prosecutors plan to present the Gilgo Four victims in court'. The mounting physical and digital evidence against Rex Heuermann.
Why additional victims and charges may soon be added.
What Tierney’s courtroom strategy reveals about the strength of the case.

How timelines, forensic data, and investigative breakthroughs are reshaping the prosecutionAs the Gilgo Beach serial killer case moves closer to trial, new developments continue to surface that could significantly expand the scope of the charges.
If you’ve been following the Gilgo Beach murders, Rex Heuermann’s arrest, and the growing body of evidence, this livestream will provide critical insight and expert analysis.