Accused Gilgo Beach Killer's Ex-Wife Breaks Silence in New Doc: Watch Clip
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Asa Ellerup, the ex-wife of Rex Heuermann, the man accused of killing several women whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach on Long Island, New York, has spoken out in a new Peacock documentary series about the case.
Ellerup, who has attended several of Heuermann's court appearances, filed for divorce from him following his arrest. Her attorney, Robert Macedonio, announced that the divorce was finalized in March.
"The investigator says to me, 'Have you heard about the murders on Gilgo Beach?' I've heard of them," Ellerup said in a trailer for The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets. "Does everybody really believe everything they hear?"
Asa Ellerup and her daughter Victoria Heuermann attend the FRYE hearing for Rex Heuermann on March 28, 2025 at the Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverhead, New York.
Asa Ellerup and her daughter Victoria Heuermann attend the FRYE hearing for Rex Heuermann on March 28, 2025 at the Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverhead, New York.
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Who Is Rex Heuermann?
Heuermann, 61, is facing murder charges in connection with the deaths of seven women between 1993 and 2010. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. He was arrested in 2023 in connection with remains found over a decade prior near Gilgo Beach.
A police dog found the remains of Melissa Barthelemy while searching for missing woman Shannan Gilbert in 2010. Officials then found the remains of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Megan Waterman and Amber Lynn Costello. The victims have been called the "Gilgo Four."
Heuermann was later charged with the murders of Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla and Valerie Mack.
Additional remains have been found by officials near Gilgo Beach. Heuermann has not been charged in relation to those victims.
What to Know About 'The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets'
The new true-crime series, which is executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, follows the aftermath of the Gilgo Beach murders. According to Peacock, the series goes "inside the suspect's home for the first time where exclusive commentary from his own family reveals a chilling portrait of a man accused of living a double life."
The documentary series also provides an in-depth look at the lives of the victims.
Heuermann and Ellerup's daughter, Victoria Heuermann, is interviewed in the series.
"One person's saying this, one person's saying that, but my memory says this," Victoria said.
The trailer ends with a phone conversation between Ellerup and Heuermann.
"Hello," Heuermann can be heard saying in the call.
The two ask each other how they are doing, and Heuermann can be heard saying he is "alright."
"I'm doing great, now that I've got you on the phone," Ellerup replied.
How to Watch
The series premieres on Tuesday on Peacock, with all three episodes available to stream upon its release.
Where Are Asa Ellerup and Her Kids Now?
As of November 2024, Ellerup's children still reside with her at the Heuermann home in Massapequa Park, New York, according to People.
Ellerup, 61, previously worked at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, according to The U.S. Sun.
Victoria, 28, graduated from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), with a degree in fine arts, according to her LinkedIn profile. She previously worked as a sales associate at Macy's. The New York Times also reported that Victoria worked for her father's architecture consulting firm prior to his arrest. Vess Mitev, a lawyer for the children, told the outlet last year that Victoria has faced difficulty getting a job.
Ellerup also has a son from her previous marriage, Christopher Sheridan. Ellerup revealed that he has developmental disabilities in a 2023 interview with the New York Post.
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