Attorney: Ex-wife of Rex Heuermann putting on a show in documentary
In 'The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets,' a three-part documentary, Ellerup is a central figure along with her and Heuermann's daughter, Victoria. Ellerup referred to Heuermann as 'her hero' despite the pair divorcing shortly after his arrest two years ago, and that she had 'fallen in love with him all over again.'
Victoria Heuermann, on the other hand, has said she believes her father is 'most likely' the Gilgo Beach serial killer.
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John Ray, the attorney for the family of victim Shannan Gilbert, said Ellerup's statements are all about posturing herself to show she had no involvement in the killings.
'This is all for show, and she's being paid a lot of money to put on a show,' Ray said. 'She and her daughter are doing very well at that. This is all fake and her statements are informed by that fakery.'
Heuermann is accused of killing a total of seven women, whose bodies were among several found on Long Island, New York. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Heuermann is due back in court June 17 as a judge continues to weigh whether to allow key DNA evidence into the trial.
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