Rex Heuermann

Rex Andrew Heuermann is an American former architect from Long Island, New York, who was charged in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings.

Rex Andrew Heuermann is an American former architect from Long Island, New York, who was charged in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings. He was arrested in July 2023 and later pleaded guilty to multiple murders, including seven women and admitting responsibility for an eighth, according to reporting in 2026. Heuermann had worked as an architectural consultant in Manhattan and lived in Massapequa Park before his arrest.

Background

Heuermann was born in Massapequa Park, New York, and attended school on Long Island. He studied architecture and later worked in Manhattan as an architect and consultant.

Gilgo Beach investigation

Authorities linked Heuermann to the Gilgo Beach serial killings, a series of murders associated with remains found along Ocean Parkway on Long Island. He was first arrested in July 2023 and later faced additional murder charges.

Legal proceedings

Heuermann pleaded not guilty for much of the case, but later reporting in 2026 said he pleaded guilty to multiple murders. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in New York after the guilty plea.

Public profile

Before his arrest, Heuermann lived a low-profile family life in Massapequa Park and operated a Manhattan architecture practice. Media coverage focused on the contrast between his professional background and the crimes alleged against him.