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Suspect in Gilgo Beach Murders Pleads Guilty

Rex Heuermann, the suspect accused in the Gilgo Beach murders, pleaded guilty on Wednesday. The police arrested the 62-year-old in 2023, more than a decade after the first bodies were found.

“After discussions with your lawyer, you feel it’s in your best interest to plead guilty rather than go to trial?” “Yes, your honor.” “Are you satisfied with the manner in which your attorneys represented you in this case?” “Yes, I am.” “Are you willing to waive your right to appeal in this case in return for the plea and sentence agreement?” “Yes.” “Do you understand that by pleading guilty to a charge that is the same as you had gone to trial and been found guilty of that charge?” “Yes, your honor.” “Today he was exposed for exactly what he is: a sadistic, soulless, murderous monster. And to the families, no one can ever replace the lives that were taken from all of you. And way too often, they were way too young. But we hope that this brings some measure of solace to you.” “It’s a chilling reminder that those capable of horrific acts can often go unnoticed. And another reminder of how much great investigative work has been done to finally apprehend and have a plea today.” “Today, it’s not about the person responsible. Today, it’s about the women’s lives who were stolen, is about their voices, their future and their families — the love that still surrounds them. They are the reason why we are here.”

Rex Heuermann, the suspect accused in the Gilgo Beach murders, pleaded guilty on Wednesday. The police arrested the 62-year-old in 2023, more than a decade after the first bodies were found.

By Jorge Mitssunaga

April 8, 2026