Prosecutors say they are 'ready for trial' in Gilgo Beach murders case against Rex Heuermann
NEW YORK -- Prosecutors in Suffolk County, New York are ready to put alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann on trial for the murders of seven women whose bodies were found on Long Island.
"We are ready for trial," the Suffolk County district attorney's office said in a new court filing.
In the same filing, prosecutors also certified they have turned over all of the evidence to the Heuermann's lawyer, including a 723-page inventory and a list of people who may know relevant facts about the case.
Heuermann, 62, has pleaded not guilty to charges he killed seven women who authorities said worked as escorts. Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy and Amber Lynn Costello were killed between 2009 and 2010. Maureen Brainard-Barnes was killed in 2007. Their remains were found near Gilgo Beach.
Jessica Taylor was killed in 2003, Valerie Mack in 2000 and Sandra Costilla in 1993. Partial remains of Taylor and Mack were found near Gilgo Beach and in Manorville. Costilla was found in North Sea.
Heuermann is due back in a Riverhead courtroom next week, at which point Judge Timothy Mazzei is expected to set a date for trial.
The defense has asked for separate trials for some of the deaths. The defense has also sought, for a second time, to omit DNA evidence, arguing it was improperly collected.
Mazzei has previously ruled the DNA would be admitted.
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