What to know as Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty to 7 murders, admits 8th killing
Quick Insights
The Bottom Line
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven Gilgo Beach murders and admitted to an eighth killing.
How This Affects You
This resolution brings closure to communities on Long Island, New York, that were terrorized by these unsolved serial murders between 1993 and 2011.
AI Summary
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing seven women and admitted to an eighth killing in what is known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. These crimes occurred between 1993 and 2011, terrorizing communities on Long Island, New York, for years. His plea brings a resolution to a long-running and high-profile serial murder case that had remained unsolved for over a decade. The admission of an eighth killing expands the scope of his acknowledged crimes beyond the initial charges. CBS News' Tom Hanson reported on the development.
Source Coverage Map
10 of 43 tracked sources covered this story
Following this story?
Get notified when new coverage appears
Other Sources Covering This Story
5 sourcesMultiple outlets have reported on this story. Compare perspectives from different sources.
Live Updates: Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty to Gilgo Beach Serial Killings - The New York Times
WATCH: Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann admits to killing eight women
This article is part of a story we're tracking:
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.
Civil Rights & Justice
Following developments in civil rights, criminal justice reform, voting rights, Supreme Court decisions, policing accountability, and the ongoing struggle for equality and justice across American institutions.
Should this be getting more attention?
You Might Have Missed
Related stories from different sources and perspectives
Civil RightsAccused Long Island serial killer, ex-wife and daughter sued by alleged victim’s son
<p>Benjamin Torres, son of Valerie Mack, files suit before Rex Heuermann reportedly set to change plea to guilty</p><p>The accused serial killer Rex Heuermann is being sued along with his former wife and their daughter, by the son of one of his alleged victims.</p><p>Benjamin Torres, the son of Valerie Mack, one the victims charged in the case against Heuermann, claims his mother was “tortured ferociously, and her body dismembered”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/07/long-island-gilgo-beach-lawsuit-rex-heuermann">Continue reading...</a>
National SecurityMan who co-founded Mexican drug cartel with 'El Mencho' pleads guilty in US to conspiracy charge - AP News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNSnpHeHRuUURTNHNVZ3Q5cWlwaWZBMUFxWEk4R2dEaDUwWm5HaWhid1doWmJGNVVGMjM1NTkzVXROQWNRNmJSYVpJZGN4U29oUDRtbkROYTFPdWRmQ00wRno2Q0pNZUpHV3JMVHBYQ3FILWVVZWFXb2FhZEZuQVBVa2EtRWtCZk5Dc2QtdW9mcEpyVkpLaW5uVDhnXzlGZzMyYnpoZDktZw?oc=5" target="_blank">Man who co-founded Mexican drug cartel with 'El Mencho' pleads guilty in US to conspiracy charge</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>
Civil RightsFormer FedEx driver pleads guilty to killing 7-year-old girl after making delivery at her Texas home - KSAT
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxNM0R3TnJFM0ZUeTdoZk5JVUI2SXlIaTBzSlJfeHFHc2FTaVI4OENQLXI0TGdsdXN1N1VUdzFXTVIyaWRkd2llWkVYc0JmQWhUYlRobk9Rc3hjZGdjMU5DRXVYS1p1ajhuMGpWSUd3bWZjV09Wc2thY3BvSU5NVzRNVnpwZm9VRzFPcGxwVTFtOGpPMUxOMUFJb1UwZWtJVVpHR3RmQ0NTLTljdDIyN29pcWVnNGNDTDlLTzhqY0k5WEwzNWJqejBkcFppRGVhdmowMTZJT214c0FyNHdQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Former FedEx driver pleads guilty to killing 7-year-old girl after making delivery at her Texas home</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">KSAT</font><strong><a href="https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZjbmt0TXpZd1NoRUtEd2pTbklQcUVCRV8zTE05MlBnQjhDZ0FQAQ?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en&oc=5" target="_blank">View Full Coverage on Google News</a></strong>
Civil RightsFormer FedEx driver pleads guilty to killing 7-year-old girl after making delivery at her Texas home - AP News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxNNHdXSkVma2E5bUVIbm9xZW1ud3hfM1hocEdMdGcwUDcxdEhXcFJHd0ItdFM2RndfNVkzOFhJYm5iLWUtaTBUeXhSUzlPQVhBaUZTQVl1MHlSc3V0MDMzcmFQNTFGVU96LXM4N0dXMFhKUHZ2Rm9EMXVVbFk2cWJrcHAyNkpmVnNZaktvc1hyb3BSZTE0TGVXajNjaFk2Vms5?oc=5" target="_blank">Former FedEx driver pleads guilty to killing 7-year-old girl after making delivery at her Texas home</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>
Government TransparencyFormer airman pleads guilty to scamming military out of $37 million
Alan Hayward James, 51, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy to rig bids.
Civil RightsNew DNA testing links 1974 unsolved death of Utah teen to serial killer Ted Bundy, sheriff says
Investigators long suspected that Bundy was responsible — police said he verbally acknowledged his culpability leading up to his execution — but the case remained open until they could be sure.
US strikes military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, US official says - Reuters
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPOGRwY2dBZmxXZklNdEYtNlIwU1NnSFc0a05RbkxIQWppT0pPaVFQQWgwRjdKRmhpMTNTMEdkZWFfbWVzUXg2b0tZdnppVHRBekVOeGtIajRud2JrQ3Jwdi1HV0xuNDNVUzZ2N21rSGVXeENGY256ZjdkYjNRVlIxbTJzbnVOTlZIYkZVV0VPOFFUUHZhVzJkT3VKQnNnbF8tQlVfSjcwZkhMc21XRUxGMk5mTVJGUnV5?oc=5" target="_blank">US strikes military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, US official says</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Did this story change how you see things?
Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.
The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.
See our sourcesMost Read This Week
Protests erupt in West Bank as Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians
Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe
US Democratic lawmakers visit Cuba, call on Trump to "bring the rhetoric down" - Reuters
She paid into Medicare for years. Trump's immigration policy will end her coverage
Iran live updates: IRGC says Strait of Hormuz will 'never' revert to pre-war state
