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The Long Island Serial Killer case has taken a significant leap forward as a judge announced that Rex Heuermann’s trial is set to commence after Labor Day, no matter the circumstances. This statement signals the start of a critical phase in the high-profile case.
In the latest installment of “Zone 7,” host Sheryl McCollum teams up with journalist Laura Ingle to provide an on-the-ground perspective of the ongoing investigation. They delve into the expansive defense omnibus motion, the contentious battle over DNA evidence, and the anticipated filings from prosecutors ahead of the upcoming court dates on March 3 and March 17.
The discussion takes a turn with the recent arrest of Andrew Dykes in connection with the 1997 murder of Tanya Jackson, also known as “Peaches.” McCollum and Ingle explore whether this development could introduce substantial, reasonable doubt in Heuermann’s defense strategy.
Their conversation also touches on key evidence, including a recovered planning document and the use of burner phones, as well as the critical question of who was aware of what information. They ponder whether the case is likely to proceed to trial or if a plea deal might be on the horizon.
Guest Profile:
Laura Ingle is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the host of “The Ingle Edit,” a YouTube series and podcast dedicated to re-examining unsolved cases through on-scene reporting and firsthand interviews.
As a longtime network correspondent, she has covered many of America’s most notorious crime stories and continues to champion cold-case investigations.
Learn more about the case and view Laura’s on-scene reporting on The Ingle Edit.
About the Host
Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing.
Her work on high-profile cases include The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, and Tupac Shakur. Her work on the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching led to her Emmy Award for “CSI: Atlanta” and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023.
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Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, “Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life, Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist,” releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster.
[Feature Photo: Rex Heuermann/Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office via AP]