UPDATE: The Long Island Serial Killer Finally Learns His Fate

UPDATE: The Long Island Serial Killer Finally Learns His Fate

From True Crime Conversations by Mamamia Podcasts

June 28, 2026 · 28 min

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Rex Heuermann, the Long Island Serial Killer, has been sentenced to life in prison, and Alexis Linkletter provides an update from the courtroom.

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  truecrime@mamamia.com.au  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. Become a…

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