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A preview of NBC's The Gilgo Beach Killer documentary reports Rex Heuermann told his ex-wife he killed seven of the Gilgo Beach victims in their Massapequa Park home, even as he has admitted to killing eight. Heuermann struck a plea deal that avoids further charges for one victim, and faces multiple life sentences with sentencing set for June 17; he was not charged in Shannan Gilbert's death.
The wake for slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller drew hundreds in Massapequa Park, Long Island, with mourners expressing grief and anger over his death. Many blamed New York's bail laws for the incident, as the alleged gunman and driver had extensive criminal histories and were previously released on bail. Governor Kathy Hochul attended the wake and faced criticism from some attendees. The community rallied around Diller's family, with Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan and local businesses offering support. Diller will be honored at his funeral, and road closures are expected in the area.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will pay off the mortgage on NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller's home and provide $10,000 towards his son's education, while the Promise of Hope Foundation will cover his funeral costs. Diller, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop, is being remembered as a dedicated officer, and former President Donald Trump is expected to attend his wake.
A backhoe was used to dig in the backyard of Rex Heuermann's Massapequa Park home as authorities plan to conclude their investigation by the end of the week. Heuermann has been charged with first- and second-degree murder in connection to three Gilgo victims and is a prime suspect in a fourth death. Investigators are also looking into possible connections between Heuermann and unsolved cases in other states. The remains of 11 people, mostly young women who were sex workers, were found near Gilgo Beach in 2010 and 2011.