The Gilgo Beach serial murder case went unsolved for more than 12 years, but it finally saw a breakthrough this month. Here are some key questions and answers about the case.
A break in the Gilgo Beach investigation came on March 14, 2022, when a New York State investigator linked the Avalanche to the Massapequa Park resident.
Heuermann (left) was arrested outside of his office in Manhattan, with colleagues being left shocked by the sudden break in the cold case after nearly two decades.
Authorities are now sweeping a storage unit owned by the suspect, following a deep search of his Long Island home - just 20 minutes from the beach - on Sunday.