Rex Heuermann became notorious as a suspect in the Gilgo Beach murders, and his brother Craig Heuermann was convicted of killing a New York police officer. The fatal incident reportedly occurred in 1988, when Craig was 22 years old. Craig, Rex’s younger brother, was reportedly high on drugs when he crashed into the police car.
Learn about his age, wife and other additional information through this biography.
Meet Craig Heuermann, Long Island Serial Killer Rex Heuermann’s Brother
Long Island serial killer Craig Heuermann was the son of Theodore and Dolores Heuermann. In addition to Craig, the couple had another son named Craig Heuermann.
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney confirmed Rex’s arrest at a press conference on July 14, 2023. “These young women went missing between July 2007 and September 2010. They were found by the Suffolk County Police Department in September 2010 and then nothing, absolutely nothing. For the next 13 years, their cases remained unsolved. Until today,” Tierney said.
Rex Heuermann’s attorney, Michael J. Brown, told reporters that Heuermann maintains his innocence and called the accusations “extremely circumstantial.” “The only thing he said, while crying, was ‘I didn’t do this,'” Michael said, according to NBC News. “He’s very upset. He’s clearly very upset about the allegations here.”
But you might be surprised to know that Rex pleaded guilty to “negligent manslaughter” when he was just 22 years old.
Court records show that Craig was once accused of causing a head-on accident in Massapequa that killed a man named Winnion Buskey. Winnion’s obituary, obtained via Newspapers.com, listed him as a captain. A 1988 Newsday article, also accessible via Newspapers.com, listed Winnion as a captain with the city’s police department.
A 1988 article in The New York Daily News said Winnion was driving to a bowling tournament. “Mr. Heuermann was charged with various crimes stemming from the accident and pleaded guilty to negligent manslaughter and one count of driving under the influence,” the documents said.
“The cause of this accident was reckless driving by a drunk driver,” they noted. “The evidence showed that Mr. Heuermann’s blood alcohol concentration was .20, twice the legal limit (see, Vehicle and Traffic Code § 1192), and his blood cocaine concentration was .05 milligrams. Clearly, this is a man who should not be driving.”
Rex and Craig Heuermann shared the same house on First Avenue in Massapequa Park, where they both grew up. Rex decided to continue working as an architect despite the horrific accusations and Craig’s subsequent incarceration. He eventually bought the family home in 1994.
Craig Heuermann’s age
Craig Heuermann will turn 57 in 2023. 1966 is the year he was born.
Craig Heuermann’s work
Craig Heuermann and Rex Heuermann both attended Berner High School in Massapequa in 1981. The school was also attended by Alec and Billy Baldwin.
After hearing the news, Billy wrote on his IG, “Shocked to learn this morning that the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect is my high school classmate, Rex Heuermann. Berner High School, Massapequa, NY, Class of 1981 Married, two kids, architect. “A normal guy… quiet, family man.” Hard to believe… Massapequa is in shock. 23andMe strikes again???”
Unfortunately, not much is known about Craig’s career and there are no public records of him except for recent posts after his brother’s arrest and the 1988 crash.
Is Craig Heuermann on Instagram?
No, Craig Heuermann is not on Instagram or Facebook.
Craig Heuermann’s wife
Craig Heuermann appears to be married to Jacqueline “Jackie” Heuermann. Not many details are known about Jackie and Craig’s marriage.
Public records show that Jackie was born in 1970, is 53 years old, and currently resides in Chester, South Carolina. Jackie appears to be employed as a soil conservation technician with the NRCS in Chester.
There is no information about his children.
Related FAQs
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What is Craig Heuermann’s birthday?
Craig Heuermann’s birthday is in February.
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Where does Craig Heuermann live?
Craig currently lives in Chester, South Carolina, where he is believed to have moved about 30 years ago. After Rex was arrested and charged with murder in Gilgo Beach on Friday, July 14, information about Craig’s previous conviction came to light.