
An explosive investigation has peeled back another sinister layer of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's life, revealing a deeply disturbing pattern of online trolling and deception.
Heuermann, the 60-year-old architect charged with the murders of three women and prime suspect in a fourth, allegedly led a secret digital existence where he taunted the families of his victims and even impersonated his own wife.
The 'Jezebel' Troll
Forensic analysis of a Jeep belonging to Heuermann's late brother, which the suspect frequently used, uncovered a trove of digital evidence. It points to Heuermann being the operator of a pseudonymous online account named 'JezebelJezebel03'.
This account was used to post cruel and callous comments on news articles and YouTube videos about the unsolved Long Island murders. In a particularly vile act, the account targeted the sister of victim Melissa Barthelemy, who had publicly pleaded for information.
Posing as His Own Wife
The digital trail suggests a breathtaking level of deceit. Investigators believe Heuermann also created and operated a separate account under the name 'Asian Male'—a profile that bizarrely posed as his own wife, Asa Ellerup.
This fake profile was used to engage with the 'Jezebel' account, creating a staged online dialogue. The 'Asian Male' account was also deployed to post comments defending Heuermann's character and proclaiming his innocence in the murder case, a shocking act of self-serving manipulation.
A Web of Digital Deceit
The investigation into Heuermann's online activity paints a picture of a man deeply engrossed in his own alleged crimes. Key findings include:
- Location Data: The trolling accounts were consistently accessed from locations tied to Heuermann, including his home and office in Massapequa Park.
- Technical Links: The 'Jezebel' account was registered to a disposable email address that was, in turn, accessed from Heuermann's personal devices and home network.
- Psychological Profile: This behaviour aligns with known patterns of some serial offenders who revisit their crimes and engage with the investigation online, deriving a sense of power and control.
This discovery adds a profoundly disturbing chapter to the Gilgo Beach case, suggesting the alleged killer was not only physically stalking his victims but was also digitally stalking the grief and anguish of the families left behind.