Rex Heuermann
Coverage of Rex Heuermann 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.
- Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann headed to ‘Little Siberia’ prison — made infamous for escape
Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, is being housed at Clinton Correctional Facility, nicknamed 'Little Siberia' for its remote location and harsh winters. The facility was the site of a 2015 jailbreak.
- Timeline: Investigating the Long Island serial killings
The search for missing woman Shannan Gilbert led to the discovery of multiple bodies and the arrest of Rex Heuermann. The case is part of the Long Island serial killings investigation.
- 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.
- Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Gilgo sentencing, a warning from 'Happy Face,' Mangione psychs himself out
Rex Heuermann received multiple life sentences for the Gilgo Beach murders, Luigi Mangione's defense team considered a psychiatric strategy for the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting, and Nancy Guthrie remains missing over 135 days after her suspected abduction.
- 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, a serial killer who killed eight women, was sentenced to life in prison and transferred to a new facility. His ex-wife reacted to the 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.
- Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann shipped out of Long Island as ex-wife gives blunt parting message
Serial killer Rex Heuermann was removed from the Suffolk County Jail and transferred to begin a life sentence. His ex-wife provided a blunt parting message as he was shipped out of Long Island.
- 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.
- New insight into Rex Heuermann’s ‘kill room’ torture makes victim’s kin flee Long Island courtroom
New details of serial killer Rex Heuermann's torture routine in his basement 'kill room' were revealed, causing a relative of his victims to flee the Long Island courtroom. The information described his sick treatment of helpless victims.
- Families of Rex Heuermann victims confront US serial killer: ‘Save a spot in hell’
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life without parole for murdering eight women. The families of the victims spoke at the sentencing in Riverhead, New York, where he pleaded guilty to seven murders and admitted a eighth. He offered a weak apology before receiving the sentence.
- 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 for the Gilgo Beach serial killings in New York. Relatives of the victims addressed him before the sentencing, and Heuermann acknowledged responsibility for the crimes.
- 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.
- Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison without parole in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the Gilgo Beach serial killings in New York. The case is referenced in the article as a significant criminal investigation.
- ‘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, who pleaded guilty in April to the Gilgo Beach murders, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports on the case.
- 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.
- 'Happy Face' killer warns fellow serial killer Rex Heuermann could be 'tossed to the wolves' in prison
Keith Jesperson, known as the 'Happy Face' killer, warns Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach killer, that he may face physical threats in prison due to his size and ego. Heuermann is set to be transferred to a state prison after his sentencing on June 17. Jesperson and Heuermann have exchanged prison letters, with Jesperson advising Heuermann to plead guilty to avoid trial risks.
- Rex Heuermann to hear victim impact statements, to be sentenced in Gilgo Beach serial killings
Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect, is being sentenced for admitting to murdering eight women as part of the Gilgo Beach serial killings. He lived a secret life as New York's Gilgo Beach serial killer.
- 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, a Long Island architect, is being sentenced for the Gilgo Beach serial killings involving eight women. The case centers on his dual life as a suspect in these murders.
- 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.
- 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.
- New York bills could abolish life without parole for serial killers and cop killers, critics warn
New York lawmakers are considering bills that could lead to the early release of violent criminals, including serial killers and mass murderers, sparking criticism from officials and victims' families. Critics argue the proposed reforms, such as the Elder Parole program, prioritize criminals over victims and could endanger public safety.
- 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.
- DNA testing in Nancy Guthrie case could take months but may be fast-tracked, expert says
DNA testing on a hair sample in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case could take months but may be expedited. The FBI requested the test two months ago, but the sample was initially sent to a private Florida lab. Experts suggest the hair may be rootless, complicating but not preventing identification.
- New documentary reveals ‘kill room’ rituals of Gilgo Beach serial killer
The Peacock documentary 'Gilgo Beach Serial Killer: House of Secrets' reveals Rex Heuermann's four-day ritual for killing women, including a basement 'kill room' and precise disposal methods. The confessed killer's process involved preparation, building trust, and a 20-mile beach dump site.