NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down with Newsday Suffolk County courts reporter Grant Parpan for an in-depth discussion about Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach killer who was arrested on July 13, 2023. Credit: Newsday Staff; File Footage; Photo Credit: Kerry Goldberg / Peconic River Sportsman’s Club; SCPD

Massapequa Park’s Rex Heuermann has been accused of killing seven women in connection with bodies found at Gilgo Beach and other parts of Long Island.

Grant Parpan has covered the story extensively for Newsday and has been at court for many of Heuermann’s appearances.

With the debut of “The Backstory,” Parpan takes the viewer inside the courtroom and shares his observations of the accused serial killer, the court proceedings and the evidence presented against Heuermann.

If you ever wondered about the story behind the story, then check out “The Backstory.” In this new NewsdayTV feature, anchor Ken Buffa will interview Newsday reporters on some of Long Island’s most important headlines and share insights on how the story unfolded.

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