EBay Merchandise Linked to Long Island Serial Murders
Entrepreneurs on eBay are capitalizing on the infamous Long Island serial murders by selling items related to accused killer Rex Heuermann. These items range from Heuermann’s US Army jeep to a New York Post cover about the case.
For instance, a 1972 Vietnam-era jeep that allegedly belonged to Heuermann has garnered bids exceeding $4,300. Additionally, his 1977 yearbook from McKenna Junior High School is listed for $995, while a January 17, 2024, Post cover is priced at $11.33. These items are part of a collection available for purchase on the online marketplace.
Memorabilia collector David Adamovich expressed his astonishment at the phenomenon, stating, “This is a big deal, especially here on Long Island. A large collectible, like a jeep, it’s an interesting item.”
Rex Heuermann, aged 61, stands accused of the brutal murders of seven sex workers who vanished over the past three decades and were later discovered dumped in remote areas of Long Island.
The case remained unsolved until Heuermann’s arrest in 2023 for the killings of Amber Lynn Costello, Megan Waterman, and Melissa Barthelemy. In January 2024, he was further charged with the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, with the four women collectively referred to as the “Gilgo Four” by locals.
Suffolk County prosecutors have also implicated Heuermann in three other murders – Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, and Sandra Costilla, the latter being the initial victim in 1993.
Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to all charges leveled against him.
The case has captivated the public’s attention and has inspired a new three-part series on NBC/Peacock, featuring interviews with Heuermann’s wife, Asa Ellerup, and adult daughter, Victoria Heuermann.
Despite the charges, Ellerup maintains her support for her husband.
Notably, the case has sparked intense interest on eBay, with various items related to the murders being sold for substantial sums.
According to Andy Kahan, who oversees victim services at Crime Stoppers in Houston, Texas, items associated with individuals charged with serial killings often fetch high prices in the “murderabilia” industry.
Today, the demand for such morbid merchandise remains strong, with items like magazine and newspaper covers about the killings, maps of the area, and books on the case being sought after.
One particularly noteworthy item is the 1972 US Army jeep formerly owned by Heuermann, which was initially listed for $1,000 and had received multiple bids by Tuesday afternoon, despite having 522,465 miles on it.
The eBay listing states, “The owner was none other than, The Long Island Serial Killer, Rex Heuermann.” The jeep, sold with a trailer, includes both hard and soft tops and doors, along with additional parts stored in boxes. The vehicle is in good running condition, with registration ready for transfer.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to own a piece of true crime history!
