The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office declared Wednesday that it has completed its obligations to turn over evidence to the defense and is ready for trial in the case against alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-old case.

Prosecutors on Wednesday turned over to the defense a final computer drive that included a 723-page master inventory of evidence in the case and a list of more than 7,000 people, both law enforcement and civilians, who "may have evidence or information relevant" to the charges or potential defense, according to the certificate of compliance filed with the court. The disclosure also contains a list of expert witnesses who may be called at trial, the filing states.

"The people further announce ... that we are

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