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Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect contests DNA evidence and requests separate trials in 7 deaths
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Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect contests DNA evidence and requests separate trials in 7 deaths
The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings is challenging the DNA evidence against him and seeking separate trials in the sprawling case.
Rex Heuermann’s lawyers argue DNA analysis relied on by prosecutors is not widely accepted in the scientific community and should be excluded from the trial. The Long Island resident’s defense team also wants to break out the case against him into multiple trials.
Temple University student dies after fall during celebration for Eagles win
A Temple University student died Tuesday from injuries sustained from falling high off a light pole during wild celebrations of the Philadelphia Eagles' victory in the NFC title game, authorities said.
Tyler Sabapathy, 18, was a native of Toronto and a first-year student at the university’s College of Public Health, majoring in exercise and sport science, Temple officials said.
