Killings

NY Architect Accused in Gilgo Beach Killings Seeks Separate Trials for Each Victim

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New York-based architect embroiled in the notorious Gilgo Beach serial killings has advocated for separate trials for the seven murders he is charged with. His attorney argues that the cases are markedly distinct and should not be consolidated in court proceedings. Rex Heuermann, who resides in Massapequa, is accused of ending the lives of three women, whose remains were discovered along a remote stretch of coastline on Long Island. The area came to be known as a dumping ground for a serial killer after 10 bodies were found near Gilgo Beach over a decade ago. … Read more

Jury Selection Commences for Retrial of Man Charged in Weymouth Officer and Bystander Killings

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Jury selection commenced today for the retrial of a man accused of the 2018 killings of a police sergeant and a bystander in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Emmanuel Lopes is facing charges in the death of Weymouth police Sgt. Michael Chesna and 77-year-old Vera Adams. The case previously resulted in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision following weeks of testimony and deliberation. If convicted, Lopes could face life in prison. During the initial trial, his lawyer argued that Lopes has a history of mental illness, which has contributed to his alleged irrational … Read more