Gilgo Beach Killer Told His Wife That He Murdered 7 Women in Their Home
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Rex Heuermann, who pleaded guilty to murdering eight women as the Long Island serial killer, told his wife Asa Ellerup that seven of the killings occurred in their Massapequa Park home, according to a documentary excerpt.
- Ms. Ellerup, now divorced from Heuermann, recounted in the Peacock documentary that Heuermann appeared very nervous when confessing and admitted to killing eight women, though he claimed she was not home for all of them.
- Most victims’ remains were discovered near Gilgo Beach, about a 30-minute drive from the Heuermann residence, and Heuermann admitted to strangling all the women.
- Heuermann was arrested in July 2023, initially denied guilt, but pleaded guilty in April 2024 to seven murder charges plus an additional eighth, avoiding trial and facing multiple life sentences.
- The documentary series, which includes interviews with Heuermann’s family, has sparked outrage among victims’ families, though Ms. Ellerup’s lawyer emphasized the focus should remain on the victims and their families.
