State lawmakers from Long Island have proposed an expansion of the “Son of Sam” law that prevents criminals from profiting from their crimes, to also include ex-spouses and family members of convicted criminals. The move comes after Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex A. Heuermann was reportedly paid more than $1 million in connection with the production of a documentary about the alleged crimes.
Asa Ellerup, who filed for divorce from Heuermann six days after his July 13 arrest attended one of Heuermann’s recent court appearances with a documentary camera crew.
Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Rex Heuermann is shown in a booking photo on July 14.Credit: Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office/AP
