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Architect Charged in Gilgo Beach Serial Killings
7 Oct
Summary
- Rex Heuermann, a New York architect, arrested in 2023 for Gilgo Beach murders
- Charged with killing 7 women in the area
- Amazon orders new docuseries on the case

In a shocking development, New York architect Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023 and charged for the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann stands accused of murdering 7 women in the area, including Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy, Amber Lynn Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla, and Valerie Mack.
The Gilgo Beach murders, which occurred in 2010 and 2011, have been the subject of intense media scrutiny and multiple investigations. Now, Amazon has ordered a new docuseries to delve deeper into the case. The untitled series, produced by Nacelle Company and Empress Films, will offer an inside look at the crimes and the tireless efforts of law enforcement to bring the perpetrator to justice.
"Sharing the powerful stories of the victims' families has been both humbling and profoundly moving for everyone involved," said Lauren Anderson, Head of Brand and Content Innovation at Amazon MGM Studios.