Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Could Plead Guilty: Reports

LONG ISLAND, NY — Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann could plead guilty to the homicides of seven women, according to multiple outlets, including Newsday, which first reported the news.

Heuermann's attorney Michael Brown and Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, who is prosecuting the case, did not return requests for comment.

Heuermann was first arrested on July 13, 2023 in New York City and indicted the next day in Riverhead.

Heuermann has been charged in the deaths of seven women: In July 2023, Heuermann was indicted on three counts of first-degree murder charges and three counts of second-degree murder charges in the deaths of sex workers Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello, whose remains were found along Ocean Parkway in 2010.

Heuermann was also charged with the murder of a fourth woman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes. New DNA evidence helped connect Heuermann to all four of the deaths, said Tierney, who is prosecuting the case.

In June of last year, Heuermann was slapped with new second-degree murder charges in the deaths of two additional women, Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. In December, Heuermann was charged with the death of a seventh victim, Valerie Mack.

A total of 11 sets of remains were found in the Gilgo Beach murders, which rocked Long Island. The remains included that of a toddler and an Asian male.

Heuermann had previously pleaded not guilty to all charges.

If he pleads guilty, sentencing will be at a later date, Newsday said.

(This is a developing story. Check back for updates).

(Newsday pool / Courtesy James Carbone)