Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Likely to Change Plea to Guilty

Source says Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty when he next appears in court.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:05pm

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According to a source with knowledge of the case, accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court. Heuermann was previously charged with the murders of seven women between 1993 and 2011.

Why it matters

This case has garnered significant attention as one of the most notorious serial killer investigations in recent history. Heuermann's potential change of plea could bring some closure to the victims' families and the broader community impacted by these tragic crimes.

The details

Heuermann was arrested in July 2023 and initially charged with the murders of three women - Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello. He was later also charged with the murders of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Sandra Costilla, Jessica Taylor, and Valerie Mack. Heuermann had previously pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.

  • Heuermann was arrested in July 2023.
  • In January 2026, a judge said he was aiming for Heuermann's trial to begin in early September.

The players

Rex Heuermann

The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer who is likely to change his plea to guilty.

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What they’re saying

“We have no comment.”

— Attorney for the victim's family

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Heuermann's change of plea when he next appears in court.

The takeaway

Heuermann's potential guilty plea could bring some closure to the victims' families and the broader community impacted by these tragic crimes, though the full details and motives behind the murders may never be fully known.