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Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Heuermann Family in Mack Case

4/7/2026

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Benjamin Torres filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rex Heuermann, Asa Ellerup, and Victoria Heuermann, alleging their actions led to Valerie Mack's murder.
The suit alleges Asa Ellerup and Victoria Heuermann helped conceal facts about Valerie Mack's death.
Their attorney dismissed the filing as reckless and irrelevant.
Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty to murdering seven women, including Mack, in an upcoming court appearance.

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Benjamin Torres filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rex Heuermann, Asa Ellerup, and Victoria Heuermann, alleging their actions led to Valerie Mack's murder.
The suit alleges Asa Ellerup and Victoria Heuermann helped conceal facts about Valerie Mack's death.
Their attorney dismissed the filing as reckless and irrelevant.
Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty to murdering seven women, including Mack, in an upcoming court appearance.