Gilgo Beach Serial Killer's Belongings Being Sold on eBay
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Asa Ellerup, the ex-wife of Rex Heuermann, the man accused of killing several women whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach on Long Island, New York, is selling her former husband's 1972 Jeep for thousands of dollars in an eBay auction.
Newsweek reached out to eBay for comment.
Why It Matters
Heuermann, who drew national attention upon his arrest in 2023, is accused of murdering seven women between 1993 and 2010. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Ellerup, a presence during several of her ex-husband's court appearances, filed for divorce from Heuermann following his arrest. The separation was finalized in March 2025.
What To Know
The eBay listing is for a 1972 Jeep AMC & 1963 HO/MA Trailer, stipulating that they were owned by "LISK" Rex Heuermann.
As of 5:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, the listing had been viewed more than 1,640 times and received 35 bids, reaching a high of $7,600. The starting bid was $1,000.
A family representative is selling the vehicle and trailer on Ellerup's behalf and will transfer the money to her, according to Newsday.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann confers with his attorney Michael Brown inside Judge Tim Mazzei's courtroom during a frye hearing at Suffolk County Court on June 17, 2025 in Riverhead, New York.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann confers with his attorney Michael Brown inside Judge Tim Mazzei's courtroom during a frye hearing at Suffolk County Court on June 17, 2025 in Riverhead, New York.
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The item description details the "vintage" nature and "unique model design and impeccable make." The Jeep has 52,256 miles and is being sold with both the hard and soft tops, in addition to all soft and hard doors, along with additional parts stored in boxes in the trailer.
"The 1972 Jeep offers a nostalgic experience and is sure to turn heads on the road with its cool design and, if you are a true crime buff, this Jeep and trailer have quite a history," the description says. "The owner was none other than, The Long Island Serial Killer, Rex Heuermann."
The listing also mentions the Peacock documentary series about the case, The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets.
According to Peacock, the series goes "inside the suspect's home for the first time where exclusive commentary from his own family reveals a chilling portrait of a man accused of living a double life."
What People Are Saying
Victoria Heuermann, Rex Heuermann's daughter, revealed in the final episode of the Peacock series per a statement displayed on screen: "A week before the series' release, Victoria Heuermann told producers that based on the publicly available facts that have been presented and explained to her, she now believes her father is most likely the Gilgo Beach killer."
Asa Ellerup, in The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets: "I would need to hear it from Rex, face-to-face, for me to believe he killed these girls."
What Happens Next
A date for Heuermann's trial has not yet been set. The defense has requested that charges be split into five separate trials.
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