Former FBI profiler claims Gilgo Beach murder suspect contacted victim's family to 'evoke fear'

Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the Long Island serial murders, allegedly made calls to family members of victims to hear their fear.

Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the Long Island serial murders, allegedly made calls to the family member of one of his victims in order to hear the fear in their voice, according to a former FBI profiler. Heuermann, who is 59 years old, has been charged with six counts of murder, including first-degree and second-degree murder for each of the three victims: Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello. He pleaded not guilty to all charges during a court hearing. Prosecutors have revealed that Heuermann used Barthelemy's cell phone to call her family multiple times in 2009, confessing to the murder and sexual assault of the 24-year-old woman. Barthelemy was last seen in New York City in July 2009, and her body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in December 2010.

During one of the phone calls, Heuermann reportedly told Barthelemy's sister, who was 16 years old at the time, that her sister was a "w---e." Mary Ellen O'Toole, a former FBI profiler, believes that Heuermann derived sexual arousal from hearing the fear and horror in the sister's voice. O'Toole stated that Heuermann's actions indicate a lack of remorse or desire to ease the victim's pain, but rather a sick fascination with causing fear, anxiety, and heartache.

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney revealed during a press conference that the four victims had similarities in their profession and the way they advertised themselves, as well as similarities in the crime scenes. Heuermann is also a prime suspect in the death of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, although he has not been formally charged in that case.

Heuermann's defense lawyer, Michael Brown, argued that the evidence against his client is circumstantial and that Heuermann repeatedly denied his involvement in the crimes. Brown emphasized that Heuermann expressed his innocence through tears.

It is important to note that the information provided in this article is based on statements from law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and a former FBI profiler. The investigation is ongoing, and further details may emerge as the case progresses.

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