Correction: Long Island Serial Killer story

Jul 21, 2023, 5:58 PM | Updated: Jul 22, 2023, 4:48 am

FILE - Authorities search the home of suspect Rex Heuermann, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Massapequa Park, As new details emerge about how police finally caught the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, they've also raised questions about whether investigators adequately pursued a key lead that may have helped solve the case sooner. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
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(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

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