Possible Connection Found Between Gilgo Beach Suspect and Missing South Carolina Woman

Authorities are investigating a possible connection between the Gilgo Beach suspect, Rex Heuermann, and the disappearance of Julia Ann Bean, a South Carolina woman who went missing in 2017. A tipster claiming to be a friend of Bean reached out to the sheriff's office, suggesting a potential link between Bean and Heuermann. Heuermann, who is considered the prime suspect in the Gilgo Beach murders, was arrested in July and pleaded not guilty. Investigators are reviewing the information and working with the FBI to determine if there is any evidence connecting Bean with Heuermann. The investigation is ongoing, and Bean's case remains open.