Prosecutors say DNA analysis of hair found at the crime scene linked Heuermann ... They could then determine how specific these differences are by comparing the profile to data from the 1,000 Genomes Project, an anonymous set of 2,500 human genomes ...

At the heart of the case against the man accused of the Gilgo Beach killings is DNA evidence — but the novel way that evidence was tested may now determine whether prosecutors can use it against their prime suspect,

A N.Y. judge Wednesday said prosecutors in the Gilgo Beach murders can use evidence from a new DNA technology. Rex Heuermann is accused of killing seven women.