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Judge Approves DNA Evidence Linking Heuermann to Six Murders

9/5/2025

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A New York judge approved advanced DNA evidence linking Rex Heuermann to six murder victims for court use.
This decision follows Frye hearings, where experts endorsed the reliability of the IBDGem DNA analysis method.
Heuermann's defense contends the method is unproven and the lab lacks New York accreditation.
Prosecutors assert the DNA evidence, from rootless hairs, significantly advances forensic science.
A ruling on the defense's motion regarding lab accreditation is anticipated on September 23.

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A New York judge approved advanced DNA evidence linking Rex Heuermann to six murder victims for court use.
This decision follows Frye hearings, where experts endorsed the reliability of the IBDGem DNA analysis method.
Heuermann's defense contends the method is unproven and the lab lacks New York accreditation.
Prosecutors assert the DNA evidence, from rootless hairs, significantly advances forensic science.
A ruling on the defense's motion regarding lab accreditation is anticipated on September 23.