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State of New York v. Rex Heuermann
Date: 04-07-2026
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Judge: Timothy Mazzei
Court: Supreme Count, Soffolk County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: Suffolk County, New York, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Mike Brown
Description:
Riverhead, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant accused of murder.
Rex Heuermann, a 62-year-old architect based in Massapequa, accused for killing seven women and discarding their remains on a stretch of Long Island, New York.
In all, he was accused of killing seven people: Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, Jessica Taylor, Valerie Mack and Sandra Costilla.
Rex Heuermann, a 62-year-old architect based in Massapequa, accused for killing seven women and discarding their remains on a stretch of Long Island, New York.
In all, he was accused of killing seven people: Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, Jessica Taylor, Valerie Mack and Sandra Costilla.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty and will be sentenced to life without parole.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New York v. Rex Heuermann?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty and will be sentenced to life without parole.
Which court heard State of New York v. Rex Heuermann?
This case was heard in Supreme Count, Soffolk County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Timothy Mazzei.
Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Rex Heuermann?
Plaintiff's attorney: Suffolk County, New York, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Mike Brown.
When was State of New York v. Rex Heuermann decided?
This case was decided on April 7, 2026.