Serial Killings

Serial killings, as defined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, are committed by one or more offenders, result in two or more murdered victims, and the incidents occur in separate events or at different times.


Rex Heuermann is accused of killing four women, whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach, Long Island. (4/17/24)
Brian Steven Smith sits in a courtroom
combo image of tammie lies and gary ridgway
Screenshot of Rex Heurmann
Woman speaks at podium during press conference
Heuermann first court appearance.
portrait of gilgo victim
rex heuermann and Maureen Brainard-Barnes
Rex Heuermann appears in court
Forensic sketch of a woman in a gray tshirt
police sketch of a woman
Asa Ellerup and Victoria Heuermann walk through a Best Buy parking lot
Asa Ellerup and her children walk by a camera
Buck Myre
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Rex Heuermann in court

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Asa Ellerup walks through a courthouse
Rex Heuermann appears in court with his attorney. A deputy stands behind them.
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Asa Heuermann sits outside her home with her children