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In Peacock’s The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, Asa Ellerup says she now inhabits and renovated the house’s basement “kill room,” where Rex Heuermann allegedly dismembered victims; she’s haunted by the memories as Heuermann pleads guilty to eight murders and faces life without parole at a June 17 sentencing.
Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, stated that she doesn't believe her husband is capable of the alleged murders, despite him facing first- and second-degree murder charges in connection with the deaths of four women. Ellerup has been visiting Heuermann in jail regularly and has filed for divorce from him. Prosecutors allege that Heuermann continued to patronize sex workers regularly before his arrest. Heuermann has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail, with the investigation into the remaining deaths ongoing.
Asa Ellerup, the wife of Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann, stated through her attorneys that she is giving her husband "the benefit of the doubt" despite filing for divorce after his arrest. Heuermann has been charged with the murders of four women, known as the "Gilgo Four," and has pleaded not guilty. Ellerup believes he is "not capable of the crimes he is accused of," and investigators have evidence that she was out of town when the murders occurred.
Asa Ellerup, the wife of Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann, caused a media frenzy when she showed up at his court appearance for the first time. Ellerup arrived with a documentary crew and was seen smiling and laughing during the hearing related to the killings of at least three young women. She filed for divorce from Heuermann shortly after his capture, but her presence in court and recent visit to him in jail suggest a possible reconciliation. Heuermann, who is accused of multiple murders, appeared in court wearing a new suit but still sporting his distinctive comb-over haircut. The defense requested all investigators' notes, while the prosecution stated they had already provided a significant amount of evidence. Heuermann is due back in court on February 6.
Asa Ellerup, the wife of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, has filed for divorce in Suffolk County Supreme Court. The divorce is listed as "uncontested," and Ellerup is being represented by attorney Robert Macedonio. The couple shares two children, and it is unclear if Heuermann has obtained legal representation in the divorce proceedings. Ellerup has not been charged in any of the killings, and investigators have said she was traveling outside of New York State when they occurred. It remains unclear whether she knew about Heuermann's alleged activities.