(NewsNation) — Rex Heuermann, accused of murdering seven women, will face all the the charges in one trial.
New York State Supreme Justice Timothy Mazzei issued the ruling on Tuesday in response to an effort by Heuermann’s attorney to break up the cases.
The Long Island architect is accused of killing Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy and Amber Lynn Costello.
The women were killed between 1993 and 2010 and investigators believe it is possible that Heuermann is responsible for more deaths.
The remains of several of the victims were found near Gilgo Beach in 2010, but Heuermann was not arrested until 2023.
Earlier this month, the judge ruled that evidence using new DNA technology will be admissible in court for the trial.
A trial date has not yet been set, but Heuermann is due back in court on Jan. 13, 2026, for a discovery hearing.
He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.