In this episode preview, Caroline chats to US correspondent Ruth Bashinsky about the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killings after a judge ruled that first of its kind DNA evidence can be used in the trial. They discuss all the background to the case and more about the man accused - Rex Heuermann.

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