Background on the Gilgo Beach Killings
Heuermann has been charged with seven murders tied to the Gilgo Beach serial killings — a chilling case involving the discovery of multiple bodies, mostly women, along Long Island’s shoreline between 1993 and 2011. He has pleaded not guilty.
The interview footage appeared in episode three of the Netflix series. Amira said major outlets including CNN, ABC, CBS, People Magazine, and even broadcasters in South Korea sought licenses, but Netflix ignored his outreach, including an invoice sent directly to the company’s chief legal officer.
Silence From the Defendants
Representatives for Netflix and the production companies have not responded to requests for comment. Counsel information for the defendants was also not immediately available.
Amira’s lawsuit underscores the growing tension between independent creators and major streaming platforms as the true-crime boom continues to drive demand for exclusive content.
