Rex Heuermann, alleged Long Island serial killer, due in court as prosecutors promise major development

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. - Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is due back in court on Long Island Tuesday morning, and prosecutors are promising a major development in the case. 

The hearing is set to begin after 9:30 a.m. A press conference is expected at the Suffolk County DA's office shortly after. We will bring that news conference to you live on CBS News New York. 

The judge has previously indicated he wanted to set a trial date at today's hearing.