Prosecutors: Rex Heuermann's cheek swab matches DNA found on pizza box
The Gilgo Beach murder suspect told a judge Wednesday he spends two to three hours a day reviewing evidence in the case.
The Gilgo Beach murder suspect told a judge Wednesday he spends two to three hours a day reviewing evidence in the case.
Exclusive new details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
Asa Ellerup has come under public scrutiny following her husband's arrest for three of the Gilgo Beach murders, but the daughters of notorious serial killers BTK and the Happy Face Killer have come to her defense.
The family of Carmen Vargas claims her gruesome death bore "too many similarities" to the Gilgo four slayings that Rex Heuermann is accused of committing.
The state alleges he owes nearly $70,000 for underpaying an employee at his Manhattan architectural firm.
Two women held in Suffolk County jail say they had encounters with the Gilgo Beach killings suspect Rex Heuermann, describing the meetings with him as "violent" and "aggressive," sheriff's department spokesperson Vicki DiStefano said Thursday.
The Gilgo Beach murder suspect, Rex Heuermann, is off suicide watch, according to the Suffolk County sheriff.
Attorneys for Heuermann's wife and children say their house was in shambles after police finished their search.
The adult children of a man charged with murder in New York's Gilgo Beach killings are "absolutely innocent bystanders," the attorney representing the children said.
A Suffolk County judge sided with prosecutors and ruled Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann must provide a DNA sample, according to a court ruling filed Wednesday.
Mari Gilbert, in the final years of her life, pressured police to take her daughter's disappearance seriously. She fought tirelessly to ensure that Shannan and the other victims would not be forgotten.
Members of the Gilgo Beach Homicide Task Force say they won't rest until all 10 victims are identified.
A New Jersey prosecutor says the murders of several sex workers on Long Island do not appear to be related to the unsolved killings of four sex workers near Atlantic City in 2006.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is set to appear at Suffolk County Criminal Court at a 2 p.m. conference hearing, where the court is expected to go over evidence and talk with witnesses.
Families of victims walked out of court in silence and grief after having seen the accused serial killer up close.
Ellerup's attorney provided CBS New York with photos after investigators spent 12 days tearing through the Massapequa Park home.
It comes as Rex Heuermann is set to appear at a 2 p.m. conference hearing, where the court is expected to go over evidence and talk with witnesses. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
We hear from a legal expert about today's court hearing for suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann on Long Island.
Police believe Rex Heuermann, the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer, is not connected to the unsolved deaths of four sex workers in Atlantic City back in 2006, according to report.
Police believe Rex Heuermann, the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer is not connected to the unsolved deaths of four sex workers in Atlantic City back in 2006.
The wife of Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann released a statement Friday asking for privacy for her family and neighbors. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/453EMq2
Rex Heuermann's wife asked for privacy, saying her family and neighbors "deserve to live peacefully."
The Suffolk County sheriff on Wednesday shared details on how Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann is spending his time in prison. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/477eB3h
Police found "approximately 279 weapons" in the "cluttered" residence, official said.
The Suffolk County district attorney announced Tuesday the search of the Gilgo Beach murder suspect's home was complete. Rex Heuermann, 59, was arrested earlier this month and charged with three murders. He has pleaded not guilty. Authorities say they're looking at possible connections to unsolved cases across multiple states. Errol Barnett has the latest.
A 14-year-old boy was shot by a 16-year-old friend while they were playing with a gun in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane section on Wednesday night, police said.
Brandon Marsh sparked the Philadelphia Phillies' 11-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night with a big play in the outfield. The team is off to the best start in franchise history.
Drexel University President John Fry said additional security measures will be in place and once again called for the pro-Palestinian encampment at Korman Quad to disband.
An investigation is underway after an 18-year-old man died after being shot in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood Tuesday night following an argument.
The Justice Department will be joined by several state attorneys general in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation.
A suspect is in custody after five people were shot, two fatally, in a workplace shooting today at Delaware County Linen in Chester, Pennsylvania, the DA said.
Shapiro sat down with CBS News Philadelphia Sports Director Don Bell for a wide-ranging conversation about tourism in Pennsylvania ahead of 2026, gun violence, racial and religious tolerance and more.
Before I-95 reopens with eight lanes of traffic in Northeast Philadelphia, PennDOT said temporary lane closures will be in place through Friday morning.
A 14-year-old boy was shot by a 16-year-old friend while they were playing with a gun in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane section on Wednesday night, police said.
Brandon Marsh sparked the Philadelphia Phillies' 11-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night with a big play in the outfield. The team is off to the best start in franchise history.
Drexel University President John Fry said additional security measures will be in place and once again called for the pro-Palestinian encampment at Korman Quad to disband.
An investigation is underway after an 18-year-old man died after being shot in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood Tuesday night following an argument.
Roberto Lugo is teaming up with Mural Arts Philadelphia for a series of sculptures inspired by the Kensington community.
Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities form the ingredients to be self-confident and independent at West Chester University's culinary program, Ram Chefs.
Residents and witnesses around the shooting at Delaware County Linen in Chester, Pennsylvania, were in disbelief and shock after learning five people were struck by gunfire.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
Wednesday is hot and sunny, but tomorrow the Delaware Valley will see a marginal risk for severe weather as storms with potentially strong gusts and heavy downpours move in.
South Jersey lawmakers are demanding answers following a CBS News Philadelphia investigation into the collapse of a retaining wall on the I-295 Direct Connect project.
Trenton has launched a new campaign to get more kids tested for lead poisoning after hundreds of students may have been exposed at a local school.
A 19-year-old man was killed while riding a mini bike that collided with a van in Evesham, New Jersey, Monday night, police said. No charges have been filed in the crash yet.
Wednesday is hot and sunny, but tomorrow the Delaware Valley will see a marginal risk for severe weather as storms with potentially strong gusts and heavy downpours move in.
Tuesday starts out with dense fog in parts of our region that will lift as the day goes on. Warm temperatures continue into the weekend with a chance of thunderstorms Thursday.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Newark, Delaware, on Monday night, police said.
Some bands of clouds are likely to pass by throughout the day, but skies will stay partly to mostly sunny heading into the afternoon with highs near 80 Monday.
Sunday will see high temperatures near 75 in Philadelphia, with a mix of sunny and partly cloudy skies. Heading into the week, our first shot at the 80s comes Tuesday.
Pennsylvania health officials are warning of three locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties where measles exposures could have happened.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
Along with Philadelphia, Frontier will offer service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham.
Business owners in Wildwood, New Jersey, talk about the impact Memorial Day weekend has on their bottom line.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
Before I-95 reopens with eight lanes of traffic in Northeast Philadelphia, PennDOT said temporary lane closures will be in place through Friday morning.
ReadyPhiladelphia said I-76 eastbound near Penn Medicine Station was closed Tuesday afternoon because of a brush fire on railroad tracks.
Significant road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect May 19, for the SEIU 'Unions for All' March. So here is an in-depth guide on what to know.
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia International Airport said an American Airlines flight bound for Memphis returned to PHL after a possible mechanical issue on Saturday.
Brandon Marsh sparked the Philadelphia Phillies' 11-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night with a big play in the outfield. The team is off to the best start in franchise history.
The league made it official on Wednesday morning - the NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh.
The Clydesdale horses are making multiple stops around the Philadelphia area on their 2024 cross-country tour, including in West Chester, Doylestown and at a Phillies game.
Ranger Suárez stuck out 10 over seven innings and improved to 9-0 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their MLB-best 35th win, a 5-2 victory over the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers.
The Phillies' 12th annual Phantastic Auction raised over a half-million dollars for charity. Here are the winning bids.
Charlie Colin, a founding member and former bassist of the band Train, died at 58, his sister confirmed to CBS News.
The Clydesdale horses are making multiple stops around the Philadelphia area on their 2024 cross-country tour, including in West Chester, Doylestown and at a Phillies game.
The Great Chefs Event, run by Marc Vetri, is one of Philadelphia's premier food events – and there are no signs of it slowing down in 2024.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
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Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
Traffic on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia will return to normal this week, just in time for Memorial Day weekend travel, PennDOT said on Wednesday.
Tammie Souza has the latest weather forecast for the Philly area ahead of Thursday's storms.
On Wednesday night, the weather was beautiful as people enjoyed live music, vendors and food trucks for the Northern Liberties Night Market.
With additional security in place, Drexel President John Fry said all classes, lectures, facilities and events will return to normal operations on the University City campus
Community members in Chester, Pennsylvania, say they're in shock after five people were shot and two were killed in a workplace shooting Wednesday at Delaware County Linen, according to the district attorney.