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Sunday, January 18

Attorney: Suspect in killing of Gilgo Beach victim once known as 'Peaches' had 'nothing to do with it'

"Mr. Dykes did not cause the death of Ms. Jackson," attorney Joseph Lo Piccolo said.

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First in NewsdaySuspect in killing of Gilgo Beach victim 'Peaches' pleads not guilty to murder charge

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Suffolk prosecutors argue DNA analysis in case of accused Gilgo serial killer Rex Heuermann case is valid science

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Defense expert casts doubt on DNA lab in Heuermann case

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Heuermann's lawyer zeroes in on lab's software to attack credibility of DNA evidence

DNA analysis used to link Gilgo Beach killings to suspect becoming prevalent in criminal cases, expert testifies

Heuermann's ex-wife wants to know how her hair ended up on Gilgo victims' bodies, attorney says

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'Mr. Dykes did not cause the death of Miss Jackson'

Andrew Dykes' defense team added another attorney as the 66-year-old suspect is accused of killing Gilgo Beach victim Tanya Denise Jackson, also known as "Peaches." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPICAttorney: Suspect in killing of Gilgo Beach victim once known as 'Peaches' had 'nothing to do with it'

'They include a prisoner log which noted he appeared calm'

'A violent and horrifying act of violence'

'We had absolutely no idea what happened to her'

Arrest made in 'Peaches' case

What today's rulings mean for the defense

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