In a surprising turn of events, suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann is set to make a sudden appearance in court on Tuesday, weeks ahead of his previously scheduled hearing. Sources have revealed that investigators from the Gilgo Beach Homicide Investigation Task Force are expected to announce a significant development in the case, as a new indictment is set to be unsealed during the 9:30 a.m. hearing.

According to sources, Heuermann, a New York City architect, is anticipated to face charges related to a fourth murder. The details of the charges are expected to be unveiled during the upcoming hearing. The press conference following the hearing will feature prominent figures such as Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr., and acting Police Commissioner Robert Waring.

Heuermann was initially apprehended in July outside his Manhattan office in connection with the long-standing cold case murders of three other women: Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello. Prosecutors were able to match hair DNA found on a burlap sack containing Waterman's remains with a sample collected from a discarded pizza box outside Heuermann's office, linking him to the crime.

District Attorney Tierney previously identified Heuermann as the prime suspect in at least one additional murder, that of Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Brainard-Barnes' remains were discovered near the others, solidifying the suspicion of her involvement in the series of killings.

It is noteworthy that Heuermann has been held without bail at the county jail in Yaphank since his arrest. During his time in custody, he has corresponded with convicted serial killer Keith Jesperson, also known as the "Happy Face" killer. Heuermann's interest in the Gilgo investigation was evident as investigators found evidence of him obsessively searching for pictures of the victims, their relatives, and even their children.

The Gilgo Beach murder case gained notoriety in 2010 when Shannan Gilbert, one of the victims, made a frantic 911 call before mysteriously disappearing. The subsequent search led to the discovery of 10 sets of remains, including those of the "Gilgo Four" - four young women found in close proximity under similar circumstances. While police now conclude Gilbert's death was accidental, her family's attorney, John Ray, disputes this claim.

Born and raised in Massapequa Park, New York, Heuermann purchased his childhood home from his mother in the 1990s and resided there with his own family. However, his wife filed for divorce shortly after his arrest, further complicating his legal situation.

As the court hearing approaches, the community and the families of the victims eagerly anticipate the new charges that will be brought against Rex Heuermann. The significance of this development brings hope for justice in the ongoing investigation into the Gilgo Beach murders.