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Follow every step of the investigation into the Gilgo Beach serial killings, from its first moments to the latest developments and expert analysis.

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

Saturday, April 4

Only in NewsdayWhy would Rex Heuermann plead guilty to Gilgo Beach killings? Experts point to strategies.

They explored possible reasons behind the apparent turn of events — and expressed surprise.

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First in NewsdaySuffolk DA takes 'wait and see' approach in potential guilty plea by suspected Gilgo Beach killer

First in NewsdayRex Heuermann expected to plead guilty in Gilgo killings

First in NewsdayAccused Gilgo Beach serial killer skips court hearing over health concerns

First in NewsdaySuspected Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann contacted sex workers hundreds of times, viewed sadistic killings of women online, DA says

PAST COVERAGE

Attorney: Suspect in killing of Gilgo Beach victim once known as 'Peaches' had 'nothing to do with it'

First in NewsdayAccused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's defense filing sheds new light into first 24 hours in custody

First in NewsdaySuspect in killing of Gilgo Beach victim 'Peaches' pleads not guilty to murder charge

Only in NewsdaySuspect in killing of Gilgo victim 'Peaches' to be arraigned on murder indictment, sources say

Only in NewsdaySon of man charged with murder of Gilgo Beach victim says father is innocent

Only in NewsdayLIers, investigators still haunted by the discovery of human remains near Gilgo Beach 15 years ago this week

First in NewsdayNew DNA techniques help lead to arrest in killing of Gilgo Beach case victim known as 'Peaches'

First in NewsdaySources: Man charged with murder in death of Gilgo Beach victim known as 'Peaches'

Only in NewsdayEstate of woman associated with Gilgo Beach homicide investigation can move ahead with lawsuit, judge rules

Suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann's DNA not a match to 1994 murder scene, ME rules

Prime Video Gilgo docuseries promises 'unprecedented access'

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer to face single trial for all 7 alleged killings, judge rules

Breaking NewsJudge presiding over Gilgo Beach killings case expected to make key rulings on number of trials, DNA evidence today

Only in NewsdayMurder case against accused Gilgo Beach serial killer is ready for trial, court paper says

Only in NewsdayGilgo Beach killings: Cutting-edge DNA technology can be used to solve other cold cases, experts say

Only in NewsdayWhat to know about Gilgo Beach killings DNA ruling

Judge allows DNA evidence to be used at Gilgo Beach killings trial

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer back in court in anticipation of judge's ruling in hair DNA evidence

Suffolk prosecutors argue DNA analysis in case of accused Gilgo serial killer Rex Heuermann case is valid science

First in NewsdayDefense in Gilgo serial killer case: Prosecution's DNA analysis shouldn't be presented at trial

Heuermann trial judge sets date to rule on admissibility of DNA evidence

Defense expert casts doubt on DNA lab in Heuermann case

Only in Newsday2 years after Gilgo arrest, Rex Heuermann's murder trial still in distant future

First in NewsdayProperty owned by alleged Gilgo Beach killer listed for sale on eBay

Gilgo serial killings timeline: How the investigation unfolded

Prosecutor seeks to discredit defense witness at DNA hearing against alleged Gilgo Beach killer

DNA techniques used to link accused Gilgo killer to several young women 'unreliable,' witness says

New documentary: Heuermann's daughter says she believes her father is 'most likely' the Gilgo Beach killer

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer's voice heard on new documentary premiering Tuesday

First in NewsdayGilgo Beach victims memorialized on park benches near where their remains were found

Only in NewsdayProsecutors: Don't toss Bittrolff conviction over unproven connection between victim and accused Gilgo Beach killer

Only in NewsdayGilgo Beach killings: Suspect's vault disassembled, door removed from home

Modern forensics seen as key to closing Lindbergh baby case

Only in NewsdayWho are 'Peaches,' the woman known as Gilgo Beach victim No. 3, and Baby Doe?

First in NewsdayPolice ID 'Peaches,' victim long associated with Gilgo Beach killings, as Army vet from Alabama, and her 2-year-old daughter

First in NewsdaySources: Nassau police to reveal identities of 'Peaches' and toddler long associated with Gilgo Beach probe

Video reports

'Why he's doing it, only he knows'

Alleged Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty. Newsday Suffolk courts reporter Grant Parpan, a legal expert and a neighbor discuss the case.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSuffolk DA takes 'wait and see' approach in potential guilty plea by suspected Gilgo Beach killer

Heuermann expected to plead guilty

'Alarming to prosecutors'

'Mr. Dykes did not cause the death of Miss Jackson'

'They include a prisoner log which noted he appeared calm'

'A violent and horrifying act of violence'

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