Rex Heuermannの配偶者であるAsa Ellerupは、子供たちと一緒に、Gilgo Beach Murdersに関するPeacockのドキュメンタリーで、初めて彼らの視点を共有し、世帯を率直に垣間見ることができます。
6月10日に初演された「ギルゴビーチキラー：ハウスオブシークレット」というタイトルの映画は、エラップに、7人の女性の殺人の疑いがあるために現在裁判にかけられている彼女の配偶者に対してもたらされた告発に対応する機会を与えました。
どうやら、私の夫はここにいました。誰もが知っているように、彼は家族の男です、「エラップは3部構成のドキュメンタリーで述べました。」彼らは、彼がセックスワーカーから交際を求めていたと主張しています。しかし、それはばかげています！私は彼とそのような活動に従事したことがなく、そのような方法で彼のニーズを満たしていません。
彼女は続けて次のように言いました。
2023年、Heuermannは、Megan Waterman、Melissa Barthelemy、Amber Costello、Maureen Brainard-Barnesなどの複数の女性が関与する一連の行方不明者事件に続いて拘留されました。これらの症例は10年以上未解決のままでした。彼は、バルテレミー、コステロ、ウォーターマン、ブレインド・バーンズの死に関連して起訴され、その後、サンドラ・コスティラ、ジェシカ・テイラー、ヴァレリー・マックの死亡者で起訴されました。
Heuermannの逮捕に続いて、彼の配偶者、子供のビクトリア、クリストファー（彼の義理の息子）は、この問題に関して沈黙を守ることを選択しました。それに応じて、Heuermann自身は、彼に課されたすべての告発に対して無罪を訴えることで彼の無実を主張しました。
タイトルの再編集：ギルゴビーチミステリーの発表： 50セントのG-Unitフィルムおよびテレビ制作会社がプロデュースした秘密の家は、Heuermannの家族とご熟し者に、彼の側面に立つことを選択した理由で光を捨てるためのHeuermannの家族とご熟し者のためのプラットフォームを提供しました。 Ellerup、Victoriaなどの洞察を読み続けて、Heuermannとの彼らの経験について明らかにしました。
逮捕前の関係
ドキュメンタリーシリーズの2番目と3番目のセグメントで、Ellerupはパートナーシップの初期段階を振り返りました。
Ellerup shared that she and her husband had been married for 27 years. He was Rex, whom she first encountered when she was 18. Rex was the type of person you couldn’t help but glance at twice. Tall, dark, and handsome, he was quite a sight to behold in his youth. Ellerup confessed that she had always been drawn to men with those qualities. At that time, she was deeply smitten with him, and there was no question about it.
Ellerup married Christopher Sheridan but kept in touch with Huermann.
Ellerup reminisced, “I initially met and married my first husband, but our relationship turned sour. Following the birth of my son, Christopher, my ex-husband transformed into a completely different person. During this time, I was in the process of finalizing our divorce.” She went on to explain, “Christopher’s father made it clear that he wouldn’t accept me finding happiness with someone else, saying bluntly, ‘There’s no chance in the world I would ever agree to you being happy with another person.’
At that moment, Ellerup felt grateful for Huermann’s assistance. He went on to say, “Rex was the type of person you could reach out to. We were friends. Rex was present and overheard the comment. Rex responded, ‘Alright, I’m not concerned. Let’s hire a lawyer and bring him to court.’ Then he covered the legal expenses for taking the matter to court.
Ellerup recalled immediately getting into a relationship with Heuermann after her divorce.
In the given text, Rex proposes to the speaker after she finds out she is pregnant with Victoria.
“Rex didn’t hesitate to ask me about staying at his house. It wasn’t grand or spacious, but he thought I might like it. Eventually, we discovered that I was pregnant with Victoria. At that point, Rex inquired about my feelings regarding marriage. I agreed. A photograph of our wedding day exists, and in it, you can see me looking up, filled with joy, thinking to myself, ‘I’ve finally got him. He’s mine.’
Life With Rex
As reported by Heuermann’s daughter, there were no signs of troubling conduct from her father before his detainment.
Victoria observed that at times, he’d arrive home feeling upset. To relax, he’d usually unwind, she added. However, it’s important to clarify that he never physically harmed any of us. The most extreme action he took was to occasionally toss a dish into the sink.
She added: “Dad was as clear as a book. Many individuals who knew my father, such as his long-term clients and colleagues from years past, were well aware that he enjoyed hunting. They also knew he owned firearms, for it was never a secret.
Ellerup dismissed any suggestions that there were signs suggesting her husband’s questionable actions, stating, “I never observed anything unusual about his behavior. If there had been any hint of strange behavior from him, I would have left immediately.
The Day Before the Arrest
Heuermann’s family got a visit from the FBI one day before he was officially charged.
Victoria explained, “I was aware that my father had issues with both the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor, but not the FBI. They began questioning whether he had ever been inappropriate or touched me in a sexual manner. I responded, ‘No, I don’t remember any instances where he behaved in such a way.’
Ellerup believed that their house visit from the government was due to the large number of firearms owned by her spouse. (In 2024, the FBI had searched Heuermann’s home, discovering he had 279 guns and a walk-in vault for them in his basement.)
The Aftermath of Rex’s Arrest
Upon returning home, following the raid, Victoria stated that the place was unbearable, almost unrecognizable. There were no beds, no clothes left, and the bathroom sink had been damaged. She expressed her disappointment, stating that the condition of their house should have warranted it to be declared uninhabitable. It seemed like they were trying to abandon us in a desolate state. (Documentary crew filmed as the family walked through their ransacked home)
Ellerup recalled the family’s initial reaction to the charges brought against Heuermann.
In my account, the little ones were already sobbing themselves to slumber before we even reached our front door. It was a collective effort, you see. We were all feeling the brunt of fear, anxiety, and guilt – emotions that seemed to be on an endless roller coaster ride. Yet, we knew we had to return home. The house held many cherished belongings for them, and I couldn’t help but feel Rex’s presence still lingering there.
Do They Think Rex Is Guilty?
Throughout the entire documentary, Heuermann’s close relatives firmly expressed their reasons for refusing to believe that their loved one was responsible for the Gilgo Beach murders.
As an ardent admirer, let me rephrase it in a more personal and conversational tone: “Nobody should endure such misfortune, but Rex, being a devoted family man, isn’t the type to engage with that line of work, I firmly believe. It’s hard for me to accept that he could be responsible for these tragic deaths unless Rex himself clarifies it to me directly. My husband has always been transparent about everything with me.
Ellerup was subsequently filmed going to court to support her husband,
She explained, “I’m heading to the courthouse because I need to see it firsthand. It’s crucial for me to understand his situation. I want to share in his experience.” Then she continued, “I found great solace in witnessing him. His presence brought me comfort.
She added: “I can’t picture him like that. He isn’t the Rex I’m familiar with. If they claim he only acted this way during the time I was on vacation, then I would doubt their words. If a man is as brilliant as they say and capable of such actions, I find it hard to believe.
Breaking Down the Timeline
Discussing “The Gilgo Beach Murder Mystery: Unveiling Hidden Truths,” Ellerup and Victoria shared their insights regarding the timeline in which Heuermann is suspected to have been involved in the murder of multiple women. They began with Barthelemy, who vanished in July 2009.
In July 2009, I embarked on a five-week trip to Iceland to see my family. Unfortunately, my husband couldn’t join us due to the peak construction season in New York City during summer. He preferred to use our absence to carry out some renovations at home instead. While I was in Iceland, he called me the night before he left and said, “I’ve made a mess at home and have a surprise for you when you return.
According to Heuermann, he told Ellerup that “Rex had dismantled the entire bathroom thoroughly.” He further explained that “Rex discarded all the items. He needed to get some supplies. There are records of the purchases. He installed the toilet and sink in the basement. He also upgraded the plumbing. From top to bottom, the bathroom was completely rebuilt. That was Rex.
Regarding the series of incidents preceding Brainard-Barnes’ vanishing, which occurred about two years back, Ellerup recollected an alternative version of a family trip instead.
She stated, “I was attempting to engage in some enjoyable activities with my children. Lo and behold, there were credit card statements showing our presence in Atlanta City during that specific time frame.” In response to the accusations, she said, “They claim my husband managed to go to work, solicit sex from a prostitute, ride a train, return home to arrange for picking them up, murdering them, and dumping their bodies. Then he supposedly went to Atlantic City to see us? I’m sorry, but that’s ridiculous.
While Victoria was arranging another family vacation to an amusement park, Heuermann chose not to join. In her private thoughts and talks with Kerri Rawson, the daughter of convicted serial killer Dennis Rader, she acknowledged instances when she couldn’t trace her father’s whereabouts. However, she remained hesitant to consider the possibility that he might have been leading a secret life as a suspected serial killer during those times.
Waiting for the Outcome of the Trial
In a private reflection, I admitted, “I didn’t have any knowledge of the events. It’s bewildering to me now, given my age at the time – around 10, 12, or 13 years old – when those girls were tragically taken. Being in school during that period explains why I was unaware of anything unusual.” However, upon revisiting my childhood memories, it’s difficult for me to accept that my father could have been involved in such heinous acts.
Victoria recalled nothing but positive moments with her dad.
She clarified, “I’d often spot him during our usual morning and evening routines, as well as when we took a family vacation. However, there were numerous moments in the day when I wasn’t home, even on vacations he didn’t join us. This is what I refer to as being ‘on the fence.’ Since I wasn’t present during those times, I can’t definitively say whether or not certain actions occurred.” She added, “I was too young at the time to fully comprehend the situation.
An offscreen producer encouraged Victoria to unpack her conflicting feelings.
She stated, “I’m holding firm to my position and requiring proof before making any decisions seems to be a self-preservation tactic for me. In other words, it helps me maintain clarity amidst all the opinions being shared. Regardless of whether others agree or not, or whether I feel the same way, he is still my father. No one can change that fact.
Victoria realized: “I’m unsure what true acceptance feels like. To me, acceptance means, ‘Ugh, I need to move forward.’ If he was at fault, it may transform into a complex mix of love and resentment. This is my father, and I cherish him as such. The resentment is the unwelcome aspect that surfaced. In the future, our interactions won’t be the same as they once were. I would have interacted differently had this event never occurred. Both feelings of love and resentment can coexist within me.
Asa’s Decision to Remain Loyal
As a lifestyle expert, I’d put it like this: “Rex has never explicitly forbidden me from using his computer or disclosed his password. Everything seems accessible with him, but until I have concrete evidence presented in a court of law during the trial, I remain impartial and open-minded about the situation.
The Prison Phone Call From Rex
During the three-part doc, Ellerup is seen speaking with Heuermann while he is in prison.
She clarified, “I’m constantly in touch with him, yet he has limited availability for phone conversations. Therefore, I need to be mindful of what I discuss with him to avoid causing unnecessary pain. For instance, expressing my affection by telling him ‘I love him,’ might cause him distress.
Addressing the Divorce — And the Family’s Move
Shortly following Heuermann’s arrest in July 2023, Ellerup initiated divorce proceedings. The divorce was finalized with a settlement agreement in early 2025.
Victoria stated that she comprehends the reason behind her parents’ divorce, which was primarily to safeguard their assets. As his wife, she legally inherited the property from the divorce. If they had lost the house, they would have been left homeless. However, just because they are no longer married doesn’t mean they aren’t a family.
Ellerup failed to elaborate on her separation from Heuermann, yet she did verify that she was relocating from the residence they shared in Massapequa Park.
As this chapter of our lives in this house concludes, it feels as if we’re stepping into a fresh start,” she expressed at the film’s end. “I’m unsure of what lies ahead, but I will face it with resilience. I’ve done everything in my power to safeguard myself and my children.
2025-06-10 21:55