Family of Rex Heuermann arrives at court
Rex Heuermann's ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, and his daughter, Victoria Heuermann arrive at the courthouse on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Riverhead. Credit: Newsday/Howard Schnapp
The family of Rex Heuermann arrived in court shortly before 9 a.m., hours before Heuermann is expected to confess to eight killings. Heuermann's daughter, Victoria Heuermann, was met by a crowd of reporters and cameras. Asa Ellerup, Heuermann's ex-wife, was among those heading into the courthouse.
Asa Ellerup, ex-wife of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, is greeted by media at Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverhead for his anticipated guilty plea Wednesday morning. pic.twitter.com/gd8PLySU2W
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