Gilgo Beach
Coverage of Gilgo Beach in the Nexus archive.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s therapist didn’t have a license to practice, bombshell report claims
Rex Heuermann's therapist practiced as a clinical social worker without a license for years and is facing felony charges.
- Rex merits death and more: Letters to the Editor — June 21, 2026
NY Post readers discuss Rex Heuermann's life sentence for the Gilgo Beach killings, with some arguing he merits death. The letters to the editor reflect strong public opposition to his sentencing.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's ex-wife reacts to his sentencing as monster who killed eight women is transferred to new prison to begin life behind bars
Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, was sentenced to life in prison for killing eight women and has been transferred to a new facility. His ex-wife reacted to the sentencing.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann spends 1st night in state prison after sentencing hearing
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to consecutive life sentences after pleading guilty to killing seven women and admitting to killing an eighth. He spent his first night in state prison following the sentencing hearing.
- Every emotional moment from the Gilgo Beach killer's sentencing: Rex Heuermann's shocking first words... and the chilling exchange that silenced the room
The article details emotional moments during the sentencing of the Gilgo Beach killer, highlighting Rex Heuermann's shocking first words and a chilling exchange that silenced the courtroom.
- Former Suffolk County police commissioner reacts to Gilgo Beach killer sentencing
The Long Island architect Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the Gilgo Beach killings. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force leading to his arrest, provided analysis.
- Families of victims of Gilgo Beach serial killer call him an evil monster in court
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to three life terms for killing eight women over 15 years, primarily in his basement. The 62-year-old addressed the court before sentencing in a Long Island courtroom.
- Furious judge puts Gilgo Beach killer in his place as he scolds ‘despicable, small man’ at sentencing
Judge Timothy Mazzei expressed disgust toward serial killer Rex Heuermann during sentencing, calling him a 'despicable, small man' and imposing multiple life sentences. The judge instructed court officers to 'get him out of here' following the sentencing.
- Raging sister of Gilgo Beach victim demands Rex Heuermann look her in the eye as he’s sentenced to life in prison
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison for the Gilgo Beach case. The sister of a victim demanded he look her in the eye during the sentencing.
- ‘A million years isn’t enough’: Victims’ relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing
Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering eight women. Victims' relatives expressed anger and grief during the sentencing, while Heuermann admitted responsibility for the crimes.
- New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison
Rex Heuermann, New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer, was sentenced to life in prison after admitting to killing eight women. Relatives of the victims addressed him before the sentencing, and he acknowledged responsibility for the crimes.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison for killing eight women over three decades. The judge called him a 'coward' and imposed the maximum sentence under New York law. Suffolk County investigators are exploring if he is linked to other unsolved murders.
- Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison for New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing eight women in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings. He admitted to strangling and dismembering his victims, most of whom were sex workers, with their remains found near coastal areas including Gilgo Beach, Fire Island, and the Hamptons.
- Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison for New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the Gilgo Beach serial killings, having admitted to murdering eight women over 17 years. The case involved a lengthy investigation and drew public attention through documentaries and podcasts.
- ‘Happy Face’ killer warns Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann could be ‘tossed to the wolves’ in prison
Keith Jesperson, the 'Happy Face' serial killer, warns Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach killer, that he could face harsh treatment in prison when he is transferred upstate this month. The two have been exchanging prison letters.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer to be sentenced
Rex Heuermann, convicted of killing eight women, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. The case is associated with the Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to be sentenced for murders of women
Rex Heuermann is to be sentenced for the murders of eight women, having pleaded guilty to seven and admitted to an eighth. He will receive three consecutive life terms for three killings and 100 years to life for four more. Victims’ families are expected to speak at the sentencing in Riverhead, New York.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to be sentenced Wednesday, ending his 3-decade-Long Island terror
Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, will be sentenced Wednesday, marking the end of a 3-decade terror on Long Island. His sentencing is described as the final chapter in one of the most notorious serial-killing cases in the New York metro area.
- Rex Heuermann to be sentenced in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann is being sentenced in New York for admitting to murdering eight women in the Gilgo Beach serial killings. His victims' remains were discovered along a coastal parkway near Gilgo Beach, and he faces a life sentence.
- Rex Heuermann to be sentenced in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann, an architect, is being sentenced for admitting to murdering eight women in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings. His victims' remains were found along Ocean Parkway and other coastal areas, with DNA evidence and cellphone data linking him to the crimes.
- A timeline of the investigation of the Gilgo Beach killings
Police discovered human remains near New York's Gilgo Beach in 2010, leading to an investigation that identified victims through DNA analysis and connected them to earlier remains on Long Island. Rex Heuermann was arrested and pleaded guilty to murdering seven women, admitting to an eighth killing.
- A timeline of the investigation of the Gilgo Beach killings
In 2010, police searching for a missing woman discovered human remains in scrub areas along a barrier island parkway near New York’s Gilgo Beach. The findings marked the beginning of an ongoing investigation into the killings.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to be sentenced Wednesday
Rex Heuermann, a serial killer linked to Gilgo Beach, is set to be sentenced to life in state prison without parole as per his plea agreement.
- Gilgo Beach killer writes to other jailed murderer, reads crime novels behind bars, sheriff says
Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, has been corresponding with Keith Hunter Jesperson, the 'Happy Face Killer,' and reading violent crime novels in jail. He faces life imprisonment after pleading guilty to murdering seven women, with his incarcerated behavior marked by a lack of remorse and interest in crime-related literature.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer's secret plea deal exposed... as prosecutor who brought down monster reveals chilling new details
A prosecutor has revealed new details about a secret plea deal with the Gilgo Beach serial killer. The deal exposed chilling new information about the case. The prosecutor who brought down the monster shared the details.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer's secret plea deal exposed... as prosecutor who brought down monster reveals chilling new details
A prosecutor revealed new details about a serial killer's secret plea deal at Gilgo Beach. The case involved a monster who committed heinous crimes. The prosecutor exposed chilling details about the deal.
- Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Zodiac Killer's victim, Gilgo Beach killer's ex-wife, Nancy Guthrie's DNA
The article highlights updates on several true crime cases, including potential links between the Zodiac Killer and the Black Dahlia case, Rex Heuermann's ex-wife living in the basement where he murdered victims, and DNA testing progress in the Nancy Guthrie case. It also mentions cold case breakthroughs using forensic genealogy and new evidence in the Idaho murders.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer's private 'kill blueprint': 'Play time' with bodies, stopwatch to beat his record… read the sick notes he kept after each murder
A serial killer linked to Gilgo Beach is described as using a methodical 'kill blueprint,' including documenting 'play time' with victims' bodies and using a stopwatch to track his process in disturbing post-murder notes.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer's private 'kill blueprint': 'Play time' with bodies, stopwatch to beat his record… read the sick notes he kept after each murder
A serial killer dubbed the 'Gilgo Beach killer' documented his crimes in disturbing notes, detailing a methodical approach that included timing murders with a stopwatch and engaging in 'play time' with victims' bodies. The notes reveal a chillingly calculated mindset and a desire to improve efficiency in his killings.
- Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's ex-wife says she now lives in basement where he murdered seven victims
Rex Heuermann, the confessed Gilgo Beach serial killer, admitted to murdering seven victims in the basement of his former home. His ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, now resides in the same basement, expressing remorse and detailing her psychological struggle to understand his crimes in a Peacock docuseries.
- New horrors of the Gilgo Beach murders revealed: Chilling details of how monster lured young women to their deaths... and the exact spot he killed his eighth victim
The Gilgo Beach murders have revealed chilling details of how a killer lured young women to their deaths. The article highlights the exact location where the eighth victim was killed.
- New horrors of the Gilgo Beach murders revealed: Chilling details of how monster lured young women to their deaths... and the exact spot he killed his eighth victim
The Gilgo Beach murders have uncovered chilling details of a killer luring young women to their deaths, with new information revealing the exact location where the eighth victim was killed. The case highlights the horrors faced by the victims and the ongoing investigation into the perpetrator's methods.
- What Gilgo Beach killer's wife REALLY knew: Prosecutor reveals chilling truth about life with monster husband... and the 'interests' she couldn't ignore
A prosecutor alleges the wife of the Gilgo Beach killer had knowledge of his crimes, revealing chilling details about their life together and her awareness of his 'interests' that she could not ignore. The case centers on her potential complicity in the murders.
- What Gilgo Beach killer's wife REALLY knew: Prosecutor reveals chilling truth about life with monster husband... and the 'interests' she couldn't ignore
A prosecutor alleges that the wife of the Gilgo Beach killer had knowledge of his crimes and couldn't ignore his 'interests,' revealing a chilling account of their life together. The case centers on the killer's victims and the wife's potential awareness of his criminal activities.
- Gilgo Beach killer told wife he murdered 7 victims in their home
The Gilgo Beach killer confessed to his wife that he murdered seven victims in their home. The confession reveals details about the crimes committed by the individual linked to the Gilgo Beach murders.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer told ex-wife he killed women in their home, new series reveals
Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, confessed to his ex-wife Asa Ellerup that he killed eight women in their basement while she was away, though he was formally charged with seven murders. The revelation comes from a new Peacock documentary titled 'The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets.'
- Gilgo Beach killer told ex-wife he killed 7 victims in their home, documentary says
Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach killer, allegedly confessed to his ex-wife that he killed seven victims in their home, as detailed in a documentary. He was seen in court with his attorney on April 8.
- Lab behind Gilgo Beach killer conviction believed to be involved in Nancy Guthrie abduction case
A San Francisco forensics lab, Astrea Forensics, which helped convict the Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann using DNA from rootless hair, is now being considered by the FBI to analyze a hair sample linked to the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona. The FBI requested the sample over two months ago, but it was initially sent to a Florida lab by local authorities before being transferred for advanced testing.
- Incredible admission Gilgo Beach killer made to his wife as she finally reveals depth of twisted husband's depravity after murdering eight women
A man identified as the 'Gilgo Beach killer' allegedly admitted to his wife the extent of his crimes, which involved the murder of eight women. His wife revealed the depth of his depravity, shedding light on the case linked to Gilgo Beach.
- Incredible admission Gilgo Beach killer made to his wife as she finally reveals depth of twisted husband's depravity after murdering eight women
The Gilgo Beach killer confessed to his wife about the murders of eight women, revealing the full extent of his crimes. His wife has disclosed the details of his twisted actions, highlighting the depravity behind the killings.