In July 2023, filmmaker Liz Garbus learned of Rex Heuermann's arrest, a major development in the long-unsolved case of the Long Island serial killer, which began in 2010 when four women were discovered murdered near Gilgo Beach. Garbus, known for her documentary 'Lost Girls,' chronicled the desperate efforts of families to engage law enforcement in solving the case. The arrest revealed Heuermann, an architect from Massapequa, was working in proximity to victims, showcasing a shocking connection and highlighting systemic neglect towards missing persons in vulnerable communities.
Liz Garbus expressed her shock at the recent arrest of Rex Heuermann, reflecting on how closely he was connected to the community and their lives.
Garbus highlighted the long struggle of families to get law enforcement to take the Gilgo Beach murders seriously, showcasing the grassroots efforts led by victims' families.
The case, which had seen minimal progress since 2010, underscored systemic failures in addressing the plight of women involved in sex work.
The revelation of Heuermann's dual life as an architect and a suspected serial killer shocked those involved in uncovering the truth behind the Gilgo Four.
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