**Title: Gruesome Crime Scene Draws Curiosity and Interest in Massapequa Park**
**Subtitle: The home of the accused architect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings becomes an unlikely tourist attraction**
Massapequa Park, New York – A dilapidated red house in Massapequa Park has become an unexpected tourist attraction, drawing hundreds of curious onlookers each day. The reason for the sudden surge in visitors is the house’s connection to Rex Heuermann, the architect charged in the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Scarlett Fascetti, a 51-year-old teacher who traveled 30 miles from her Long Island town, expressed her anticipation and fascination as she approached the crime scene. “I couldn’t wait to see it,” she said. “I’m so into this thing.” Ms. Fascetti was well-versed in the details of the case, including the number of bodies found and the vehicle discovered in Mr. Heuermann’s driveway.
Since Mr. Heuermann’s arrest on July 13, locals and visitors from afar have gathered outside the crime scene, eager to catch a glimpse of the house where the alleged killer resided with his family. The otherwise unremarkable corner of First and Michigan Avenues has transformed into a site laden with police tape, attracting true-crime enthusiasts, serial killer aficionados, and those specifically obsessed with the Gilgo Beach murders.
For Lidia Feldman, a 26-year-old resident from a nearby town, visiting the scene is a historical experience. “It’s part of history,” she said as her 2-year-old daughter played nearby. “It sends chills down your spine.”
However, the fascination with the house is not universal. Some visitors, like a group of women who showed up to meet police officers for a date, regard the house with indifference. On the other hand, parents like Mayra Urema see the visit as an educational opportunity, intending to teach their children about the existence of dangerous individuals in the world.
The increasing number of visitors has left neighbors concerned about their privacy and the potential notoriety the house may acquire, akin to the infamous “Amityville Horror” house. Decades after the Amityville crimes, gawkers still drive by the property, much to the annoyance of its current owners. Similarly, residents fear that the notoriety surrounding the Gilgo Beach case could haunt their neighborhood for years to come.
The influx of visitors has both horrified and fascinated onlookers. Lori Gargiulo, who had connections to other notorious crimes in the area, expressed her shock. “Coming here makes it real for me,” she said. For Michael Iavarone, the presence of investigators carting out evidence in front of the red house emphasized the fact that the suspect had been living among ordinary people. Mr. Iavarone lamented the situation, saying, “I feel horrible for the neighbors. It’s become a tourist spot.”
As the case continues to unfold, and the red house at the center of the investigation remains a major point of interest, visitors flock to Massapequa Park, driven by morbid curiosity and a desire to understand the sinister events that unfolded there.
*Note: This news article is fictional and created for illustrative purposes.*