NBC News - New murder charge against suspect in Gilgo Beach killings
The investigation into the Gilgo Beach murders continues as the suspect, Rex Hurman, faces court for the murder of Erie Mack. The case has been strengthened by DNA evidence, including a hair strand matching the DNA profile of the suspect's wife and daughter, linking him to six victims. Hurman was initially arrested in July 2023 after DNA from a pizza crust connected him to one of the victims. Despite pleading not guilty, prosecutors have presented a document they believe outlines his plans for the murders, including a section identifying a dump site where some of Mack's remains were found. Additionally, they allege he kept magazines and newspapers about the murders as souvenirs.
Key Points:
- Rex Hurman is charged with multiple murders, linked by DNA evidence.
- A hair strand matching his family's DNA ties him to six victims.
- He was arrested in July 2023 after DNA from a pizza crust linked him to a victim.
- Prosecutors claim he used a document to plan the murders, identifying dump sites.
- He allegedly kept media coverage of the murders as souvenirs.