Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Not Present At Court Appearance, On Crutches In Jail: Defense

Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Not Present At Court Appearance, On Crutches In Jail: Defense

Accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann was not present at Tuesday's court date in Riverhead; he is on crutches in jail, defense says.

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer on crutches after mystery ‘health issues’ in prison: lawyer

Rex Heuermann is on crutches with he while he awaits trial for seven grisly Long Island murders, his lawyer said Tuesday.

Suspected Gilgo Beach killer unable to appear in court, as judge sets date for rulings

Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was unable to attend his Tuesday morning court appearance – where the judge adjourned the matter until April 8 – due to health issues, his attorney said. Michael Brown, Heuermann's lead defense attorney, confirmed that Heuermann has been walking on crutches "for a month or so." "I'm not at liberty to discuss [why]," Brown said. "He has some health issues, so that's what we're dealing with. So, at…