Heuermann's ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, and daughter, Victoria Heuermann, did not attend the hearing on Tuesday. They have previously attended several of Heuermann's court appearances. Ellerup and Victoria were recently interviewed in the new Peacock documentary series The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets.

An expert for the accused Long Island serial killer questioned the DNA evidence — but Suffolk County prosecutors said it’s the expert who is unreliable and faulty.

Since the July 2023 arrest of Rex Heuermann in connection with the Gilgo Beach killings, true crime fans have been struck by his stature.