A Breakthrough in the Gilgo Beach Murders: Unraveling the Case Against Rex Heuermann For over a decade, the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) case has haunted the families of the victims and the community of Long Island, New York. The gruesome discovery of multiple human remains along Gilgo Beach in 2010 sparked a massive investigation, but it wasn't until recently that a suspect emerged: Rex Heuermann, a 59-year-old engineer with a seemingly ordinary life. CBS News takes a closer look at the key developments in the case against Heuermann, from the initial tips and forensic analysis to the mounting evidence that has led investigators to believe he may be responsible for the heinous crimes. As the investigation unfolds, one question remains: what drove Heuermann to allegedly commit such atrocities, and how did he manage to evade detection for so long?
How the case against Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann unfolded CBS News