# Architect, 59, arrested as prime suspect in Long Island serial killings

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**Post date:** [April 8, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/architect-59-arrested-as-prime-suspect-in-long-island-serial-killings/987046/63 "2026-04-08T19:00:16Z")

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He’s pleaded guilty, and may be in prison for awhile (sentencing in June).

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> Heuermann is expected to receive a sentence of life in prison without parole, three consecutive life sentences, followed by four sentences of 25 years to life.

Surprising that they didn’t add 8 counts of abusing a corpse, but there’s still time to tack that on.

> **[Rex Heuermann admits to killing 8 women in Gilgo Beach serial killings](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-suspect-rex-heuermann-expected-plead-guilty-rcna266547)**
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> Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and intentionally causing the death of Karen Vergata. In exchange for the guilty plea, he will not be charged with Vergata's uncharged murder.

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