(NEW YORK) — Accused Gilgo Beach, New York, serial killer Rex Heuermann admitted to the murders of eight women in court on Wednesday as he changed his plea to guilty.
Heuermann, a New York City architect, was arrested in 2023 and initially pleaded not guilty to killing seven women whose remains were found on Long Island. His trial had been set for September.
Heuermann’s ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, and his daughter are at the courthouse for Wednesday’s high-stakes hearing.
Heuermann’s victims date back to 1993, when Sandra Costilla was killed. Her remains were found in North Sea on Long Island.
Valerie Mack was killed in 2000 and Jessica Taylor was killed in 2003. Partial remains of Taylor and Mack were found near Gilgo Beach and in Manorville on Long Island.
Maureen Brainard-Barnes was killed in 2007 and found near Gilgo Beach.
Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy and Amber Lynn Costello were killed between 2009 and 2010 and also recovered near Gilgo Beach.
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