Gilgo Beach Latest: Las Vegas Ties Probed, Haunting Portrait Found

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Psychiatrist: Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Appears To Be 'Sexual Sadist'

Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect Rex Heuermann could be "a sexual sadist," according to a California forensic psychiatrist, who told Patch this week there is "so much that fits together in what has come out."

Neighbor: Accused Gilgo Serial Killer 'Creeped Out' Sunbathing Wife

As detectives hauled away evidence from the Massapequa Park home of Rex Heuermann, a longtime neighbor spoke out about an unsettling interaction with the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer.

Haunting Portrait Among Evidence Seized From Gilgo Beach Suspect's Home

Some of the evidence carted away from Rex Heuermann's home is more disturbing than others. Here is what we know so far.

Gilgo Beach Killings Suspect Had Confrontation With Ex-Cop On LIRR Train: Report

Accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann blew up at a retired police officer on a train days before his arrest, then waited for the man after the ride to confront him for a second time, according to a report.

Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Asked 1 Question To Jailers: Report

Rex Heuermann reportedly had just one question for his jailers during his intake last week: "Is it in the news?"

What Is Mitochondrial Analysis, Used On Accused Gilgo Killer's Pizza?

Investigators used DNA evidence in a pizza box to connect Rex Heuermann to the Gilgo Beach killings. Dr. Deborah Silva, professor and director of the Forensic Science Program at Hofstra University, spoke with Patch about mitochondrial analysis and its importance in forensics.

Gilgo Beach Latest: Las Vegas Police Probe Possible Connection

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Tuesday they are looking into the case.

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