In a shocking development, police investigating the accused Gilgo Beach killer have allegedly discovered a soundproof room in his basement, leading them to believe that at least one victim may have been killed there. The revelation emerged on Sunday, as law enforcement utilized cadaver dogs and ground-penetrating sonar to search the suspect's back yard.
The suspect in question is Rex Heuermann, a 59-year-old former Manhattan architect, who has been charged with the deaths of three women and is considered the prime suspect in a fourth murder, all connected to the notorious 13-year-old "Gilgo Four" case. As investigators continue their intense search of Heuermann's Long Island residence, startling details about the hidden room have come to light.
According to a former coworker who spoke to The Post, Heuermann had taken time off from his job to install a secure concrete-lined vault at his family's home. It remains unclear whether this particular compartment is the same one authorities suspect could have served as a potential killing chamber, or if it might be related to the space previously reported to house Heuermann's vast collection of up to 300 firearms.
Describing the hidden room as more than just a makeshift space, the ex-colleague stated, "It's not just a hidden room—it's a serious vault. It had a huge heavy-duty safe door. He went and poured new concrete walls, a massive amount of concrete to encase this room." The construction seemed to be exceedingly robust, with the walls possibly measuring two to three feet thick.
Robert Musto, a retired Long Island Rail Road worker and longtime neighbor from Massapequa Park, expressed his shock at the discovery, describing Heuermann as a "wacko." According to Musto, law enforcement at the scene shared that the suspect had a soundproof room in his basement and suggested that there might be evidence pointing to at least one of the victims being killed within that room.
The ongoing investigation led by New York State troopers and Suffolk County investigators has now entered its 11th day of intense scrutiny at Heuermann's residence. Authorities are determined to leave no stone unturned as they attempt to shed light on the chilling events surrounding the "Gilgo Four" murders.
As the investigation unfolds, the entire community waits with bated breath, hoping for answers and closure to these heinous crimes that have haunted Long Island for over a decade.