Gilgo Beach Suspect Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty to Killing Eight Women
Key Takeaways
- Heuermann pled guilty to seven murders and admitted to an eighth in Gilgo Beach killings.
- The plea occurred in Riverhead, New York, Suffolk County court.
- The eight victims were killed across two decades in the Gilgo Beach case.
Guilty Plea
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering eight women.
“Gilgo Beach murders: Rex Heuermann admits to killing 8 women Heuermann has agreed to cooperate with the FBI going forward”
He admitted he strangled each of his victims.
The plea included an eighth victim not previously linked to the case.
The Murders
Heuermann admitted killing the Gilgo Four and four additional women.
He confessed to dismembering some victims and wrapping them in burlap sacks.
Victims' relatives gasped in court.
Plea Deal and Sentencing
Heuermann agreed to three consecutive life sentences plus additional sentences.
The plea deal requires him to cooperate with the FBI.
His sentencing is set for June 17.
Public and Family Reactions
Melissa Cann spoke of a long journey of hope.
Heuermann's ex-wife and daughter were present in court.
Suffolk Police Commissioner called Heuermann a sadistic monster.
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