A Long Island man placed a winning $25,000 bid on a 1972 military Jeep, once owned by accused serial killer Rex Heuermann—then publicly refused to pay for it. The vehicle, listed by a relative on behalf of Heuermann’s ex-wife, was meant for sale via eBay, attracting criticism from many who felt the family sought to profit from tragedy.
The bidder—identified as Jonathan Randall—said he was motivated by outrage over the attempt to sell the vehicle tied to the Gilgo Beach murders. He declared on social media, “You aren’t going to profit off your husband’s murders, you disgusting ghoul,” and mocked the seller, posting “Guess who’s not paying?”
Though eBay had initially removed the first listing for possibly glorifying violence, the re-listed auction ultimately remained active and concluded without payment. The site reminded users that failing to complete winning bids may lead to penalties or suspension.