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January 13, 2026
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Rex Heuermann, Gilgo Beach Suspect, Set for Trial Following Labor Day: Rex Heuermann, who faces charges related to a series of murders in Gilgo Beach, Long Island, is scheduled to begin his trial shortly after Labor Day, as determined at a court hearing. Heuermann has been charged with the deaths of seven women whose bodies were discovered in the area. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him. The proceedings will mark a significant stage in a case that has drawn widespread attention in New York. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Jan 13)