Inside the Courtroom: Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty to 8 Murders

Rex Heuermann, known as the Long Island Serial Killer in the Gilgo Beach murders, has now been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to the deaths of eight women.  Host of the Unraveled podcast, Alexis Linkletter, was in court for Heuermann's plea hearing and gives us an update on what the courtroom felt like, how Heuermann reacted to his sentence and where this story goes next.  Listen to Unraveled here.  LINKS If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. GET IN TOUCH Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @truecrimeconversations Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] or send us a voice note. Make sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple & Spotify to let us know how you're liking the episodes.  CREDITS  Guest: Alexis Linkletter Host: Gemma Bath  Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Video Editor: Julian Rosario Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The shocking plea deal of the Long Island Serial Killer 02:13 - Why some Gilgo Beach victims were linked to other killers 04:35 - The unsolved mystery of Asian Doe 07:44 - Did Rex Heuermann confess just to control the narrative? 09:19 - What we learned about Heuermann's wife and her traditional marriage 12:19 - Inside the plea deal and his new agreement with the FBI 16:18 - The intense atmosphere inside the courtroom plea hearing 21:50 - Heuermann's cowardly final words at sentencing 23:34 - Emotional victim impact statements and courtroom chants 26:08 - The broader implications for violence against women and sex workers