Rex Heuermann Charged with Seventh Murder in Long Island Serial Killings
After a lengthy investigation spanning nearly fifteen years, Rex Heuermann, the primary suspect in the Long Island serial killings, has been charged with the murder of a seventh victim, Valerie Mack. This charge comes as Heuermann, a 60-year-old architect and father, faces multiple counts of murder related to the deaths of sex workers found along the beaches of Gilgo Beach, New York. Heuermann was arrested in July 2023 and has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including those involving six other women whose remains were discovered between 1993 and 2010.
During a recent court hearing in Riverhead, Heuermann maintained his not guilty plea regarding Mack's murder, whose remains were found in two locations—initially in 2000 and later in 2011. The Suffolk County District Attorney, Ray Tierney, expressed that the families of the victims are relieved by the progress in the case, emphasizing that the lives of these women matter. Investigators have linked Heuermann to the crimes through DNA evidence and phone records, with the trial set to begin in 2025.
Luigi Mangione Indicted for Murder of United Health CEO
In a separate case, Luigi Mangione has been indicted for the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Health. The indictment comes after a grand jury in New York voted on multiple counts against Mangione, who is accused of fatally shooting Thompson on December 4, 2024. The Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, is expected to announce the details of the indictment shortly.
Mangione, 26, has been attempting to avoid extradition to New York following his arrest in Pennsylvania. If convicted, he faces severe penalties, including 15 years to life for intentional homicide. Investigators believe Mangione's actions were motivated by anger towards the health insurance industry, reflecting a broader discontent with corporate practices. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania next week.
Dunkirk Massacre: Suspect Charged with Multiple Murders
In another shocking incident, a 22-year-old man has been charged with multiple murders following a quintuple homicide in Dunkirk, France. The suspect, who surrendered to police shortly after the killings, faces charges of murder and violence with a weapon. The tragic events unfolded on December 14, 2024, when the suspect allegedly shot a business manager and two security guards, followed by the killings of two Kurdish refugees.
The Dunkirk prosecutor has indicated that the suspect may have had a motive related to professional revenge, as he had previously worked for one of the victims. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding the murders and the suspect's background. This case has raised concerns about violence and the potential for revenge-driven crimes in the region.
