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Gilgo Beach murders: Rex Heuermann admits to killing 8 women

Channel
ABC News
Published
April 9, 2026
BS Rank
98.7% percentile (96 of 7,171)
BS Score
100.00%
Analysis source
gemini

More than 30 years after a killing spree began terrorizing Long Island, a serial killer stood up in court and admitted guilt on Wednesday. Why did accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann change his plea now? ABC News' Aaron Katersky reports.

More than 30 years after a killing spree began terrorizing Long Island, a serial killer stood up in court and admitted guilt on Wednesday. Why did accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann change his plea now? ABC News' Aaron Katersky reports.

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