Details on Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's guilty plea

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April 8, 2026
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Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to killing seven women in the Gilgo Beach serial killings.

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Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing seven women on New York's Long Island. These murders, which occurred between 1993 and 2011, are known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. This plea marks a significant development in the long-running investigation into the deaths of these women. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn and Caroline Polisi are reporting on the details of Heuermann's change of plea.

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Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty in Gilgo Beach Serial Killings

Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the long-unsolved Gilgo Beach serial killings, has pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted to killing an eighth. This development marks a significant breakthrough in a case that has terrorized Long Island for decades.

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty

Rex Heuermann, the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, has pleaded guilty to multiple murders, bringing a resolution to a long-standing case that terrorized Long Island. His admission includes responsibility for eight women's deaths, marking a significant development in the investigation.

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Pleads Guilty

Rex Heuermann, the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, has pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted to an eighth killing. This development brings a resolution to a long-standing and high-profile case that terrorized Long Island for years.

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Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty

Rex Heuermann, known as the Gilgo Beach Killer, pleaded guilty to murdering eight women over three decades. His confession, made in a short 20-minute session, brings a resolution to a long-standing and high-profile serial murder case.

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Pleads Guilty

Rex Heuermann, the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer, has pleaded guilty to murdering eight women over three decades. His plea agreement includes an unusual condition where he will speak with FBI behavioral analysts, potentially aiding in solving other cases.

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