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Someone tried to delete this file from Rex Heuermann's hard drives. Forensic analysts recovered it anyway. Tonight we're breaking down every section of what prosecutors call the Long Island Serial Killer's planning document for murder.

The document was titled HK2002-04. Hidden on one of fifty-eight hard drives seized from the Massapequa Park basement. According to court documents, it allegedly contained eighty-seven details matching the methodology used on the Gilgo Beach victims.

A "Supplies" section allegedly listed cutting tools, acid, tarps, and cat litter. A "Body Prep" section allegedly stated: "remove head and hands, remove ID marks like tattoos." A "Things to Remember" section allegedly contained lessons learned: "Hit harder... light rope broke under stress." References to specific pages in FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter.

Jessica Taylor's remains were found along Ocean Parkway with her head removed and tattoos mutilated. The document allegedly describes exactly that.

When investigators returned to Rex Heuermann's home, they found infrared evidence of adhesive residue and push pins in the drop ceiling—exactly as allegedly described in the planning document.

Now the family that lived with Rex for twenty-seven years is completely fractured. His wife Asa Ellerup still calls him her "hero." Described visiting him in jail as feeling like "a first date." Their daughter Victoria reached a different conclusion after speaking with BTK's daughter: "most likely" guilty.

According to prosecutors, female hairs on multiple victims were allegedly consistent with DNA from both women. Neither is accused of involvement—prosecutors say the hair was likely transferred from clothing or the home.

Both are victims. Just not of the same truth.

Rex Heuermann has pleaded not guilty. Trial is September 2026.

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