About this episode

This episode revisits the Gilgo Beach case, exploring the chilling details of the murders and the victims' stories.

Rex Heuermann has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after admitting to the murders of eight women in the case known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. In the quiet dunes along Long Island’s Ocean Parkway, four missing women are discovered buried just feet from a road thousands drive every day. Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil revisits the Gilgo Beach case through the victims’ stories, the chilling clues, and the forensic trail that ultimately points toward a man no one suspected. This is a portrait of predation, power, and the devastating consequences of victims being overlooked until a hidden graveyard forces the truth into the open. This episode is made possible with the support of our sponsors. Thank you. Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money. RELAXIUM® Sleep is backed by a 90-day guarantee, so you’ve got nothing to lose. Enjoy restful and refreshing sleep with drug-free, non-habit forming RELAXIUM® Sleep. Get your risk-free bottle now. Go to https://TryRelaxium.com or call 800-952-7770. See…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Phil McGraw

Topics covered

• Gilgo Beach murders
• true crime
• forensic analysis
• victim stories
• serial killings

Keywords

• Gilgo Beach
• Rex Heuermann
• serial killings
• forensic evidence
• victims

Sponsors

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Places: Gilgo Beach, Long Island, Ocean Parkway

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