<p>Attorney for Asa Ellerup, the ex-wife of accused Gilgo killer&nbsp;Rex Heuermann, spoke in response to the wrongful death lawsuit filed&nbsp;by the family&nbsp;of Gilgo Beach victim, Valerie Mack. NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.</p>


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According to expense reports, transcript bills and legal invoices submitted to the county over the last three years since Rex Heuermann's arrest on July 12, 2023, the county has authorized $524,698 in payments to his lawyers and legal experts.

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While she gave clinical observations about the killer, Alison Winter never held a license to practice clinical social work in New York State.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. to discuss what it was like holding the Gilgo Beach serial killer in custody, Heuermann's penchant for Jack the Ripper and what his future likely looks like in state prison.

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Rex Heuermann's Attorney Michael Brown sat down with Newsday following his client's sentencing to discuss the case. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Admitted Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann on Wednesday was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the killing of 8 women. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down for an exclusive interview with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr, who said he didn't want Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to "attempt any self-harm."

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