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They set out for a one-hour boat ride. What happened next lasted months
By Michelle Rivera
One question changed jury duty for Rex Heuermann’s daughter
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
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Victoria Heuermann, the daughter of convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, reported for jury duty on Long Island but was dismissed after a judge learned who she was. The 30-year-old was being considered for a Nassau County child sexual abuse trial when the court decided her presence could become a “distraction,” according to Greater Long Island’s account of Newsday’s reporting.
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