Accused killer Rex Heuermann has transferred his Long Island home to his estranged wife, Asa Ellerup. This move comes as Heuermann, 60, remains incarcerated, facing charges for the murders of three women over a decade ago.
Heuermann and Ellerup, married for over two decades, have found themselves at the center of a case gripping the nation. On September 22, Heuermann filed paperwork to make Ellerup the sole owner of their Massapequa Park house, which they initially shared with their two adult children and bought from Heuermann's parents, as per New York Post.
Unusual Property Transfer in Gilgo Beach Case
CENTRAL ISLIP, NEW YORK - AUGUST 1: Rex A. Heuermann appears before Judge Timothy P. Mazzei in Suffolk County Court on August 1, 2023 in Central Islip, New York. Heuermann's arrest comes more than a decade after the disappearance of four women whose bodies were found within a quarter mile of each other wrapped in hunting camouflage burlap along remote Gilgo Beach on Long Island's South Shore. Beside the three women Heuermann is charged with killing, he is a suspect in the fourth, according to public reports citing the Suffolk County district attorney's office.
Interestingly, the transfer was made without financial exchange, raising eyebrows among observers and legal experts.
This property, acquired by Heuermann in 1994 for $170,000 and now valued at around $530,000, has been more than just a family home. Over the summer, it became a focal point of the police investigation into the long-unsolved murders, drawing attention from media and residents alike.
The house has been scrutinized for any potential evidence that could link Heuermann to the crimes he is accused of, including the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello, who disappeared between 2009 and 2010. Heuermann is also a prime suspect in the killing of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
Amidst these developments, Ellerup's actions have also come under scrutiny. She visited Heuermann in jail last week, a move confirmed by her attorney, Robert Macedonio. Macedonio stated that Ellerup intends to attend her husband's trial, seeking to witness the proceedings firsthand and form her own opinions, separate from the media narrative and speculations by others, including John Ray, a lawyer for the families of two victims, according to Mail Online.
Controversy in Gilgo Beach Case
The property transfer has been subject to controversy. Attorney John Ray has accused Heuermann and Ellerup of concocting a 'scam' to defraud creditors, potentially including families of the victims.
Ray says this could be an attempt to shield assets from legal claims. He has even called for an investigation into Ellerup, questioning her role and innocence.
Ellerup, meanwhile, appears to be maintaining a semblance of everyday life. She was recently seen at the home, now legally hers, along with her children and a television or production crew. Reports suggest she may be working with a primary streaming service on a documentary about the case.
Macedonio's attorney has spoken on her behalf, emphasizing her resilience and adjustment to new circumstances since Heuermann's arrest.
He highlighted that Ellerup's recent jail visit, her first since the day before Heuermann's arrest, was conducted under standard procedures and did not indicate special treatment.
Heuermann's next court date is set for Wednesday as the case unfolds, although no hearings are expected. This case, with its blend of mystery, legal maneuvering, and public interest, continues to evolve, leaving many questions unanswered.
The focus now shifts to the trial, where more details are anticipated to emerge, shedding light on this complex and intriguing saga, Newsday reported.
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