While the criminal case against Rex Heuermann is currently pending, the investigation by the Task Force continues. It became apparent that a new unit would need to be formed to investigate all cold case homicides in Suffolk County. Thus, in April 2024, District Attorney Tierney created the first Cold Case Task Force in the county’s history, dedicated to investigating and prosecuting unsolved cases where DNA from a suspect has been identified. There are currently 293 unsolved homicides in Suffolk County dating back to 1965. The goal of this team is to enhance the use of forensic analyses that could lead to the prosecution of a suspect in each of these cases and reduce the significant backlog of unsolved crimes.
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