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3 things to know about the Gilgo Beach killings case after Rex Heuermann pleads guilty

3 things to know about the Gilgo Beach killings case after Rex Heuermann pleads guilty

Summary

Rex Heuermann, a man from Long Island, pleaded guilty to murder charges in the Gilgo Beach killings case. He admitted to killing eight women over several years, ending a case that had gone unsolved for more than 30 years.

Key Facts

  • Rex Heuermann is from Long Island.
  • He pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder.
  • He also pleaded guilty to four counts of intentional murder.
  • These murders involved seven women from 1993 to 2010.
  • Heuermann admitted to killing an eighth woman.
  • The case of the Gilgo Beach killings had been unsolved for more than 30 years.
  • Heuermann worked as an architect.
  • He did not show any emotion in court.

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