Gilgo Beach serial killer's ex-wife relives slayings every night, sleeping in 'kill room'
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Rex Heuermann's ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, continues to live in the Long Island home where he murdered seven women, even sleeping in the renovated basement "kill room" where he confessed to dismembering victims.
- Ellerup said she feels spiritually connected and remorseful for the victims, but is haunted by nightmares and the trauma of Heuermann's crimes, which will stay with her for life.
- Heuermann pleaded guilty to killing eight women found along Gilgo Beach, confessing first to his ex-wife and daughter, but did not clearly explain his motives beyond saying "his demons got to him."
- His daughter Victoria revealed Heuermann saw his victims as less than human and kept his violent acts completely separate from his family life, making it difficult for her to reconcile his dual identity.
- Heuermann is scheduled for sentencing on June 17 and faces life imprisonment without parole for the murders, most of which were premeditated and occurred inside the family home.
