Gilgo Beach Killer Pleads Guilty

In a dramatic courtroom appearance, Rex Heuermann admitted to a 17-year killing spree that terrorized Long Island and eluded investigators for over thirty years.

As part of his plea deal, Heuermann has agreed to be interviewed by FBI behavioral analysts to help solve other cold cases.

The admission provided long-awaited closure for the families of the victims, many of whom were present to hear the guilty pleas.

Prosecutors utilized advanced DNA evidence and cell site data to link Heuermann to the crimes, which were discovered along a remote stretch of beach in 2010.