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Long Island architect pleads guilty to seven Gilgo Beach murders, admits an eighth
crime2 days ago

Long Island architect pleads guilty to seven Gilgo Beach murders, admits an eighth

Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect, pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted killing an eighth in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending a 17-year string of crimes that left families and investigators seeking closure. He faces life in prison with sentencing later, and the case—solved in part by DNA from a discarded pizza crust—has drawn national attention since the 2010 discovery of remains along Long Island’s South Shore.

via PBS|
#crime#dna-evidence#gilgo-beach-killings
Guilty Plea Spurs FBI Behavioral Analysis to Help Solve More Murders
crime2 days ago

Guilty Plea Spurs FBI Behavioral Analysis to Help Solve More Murders

Rex Heuermann’s guilty plea for the Gilgo Beach killings includes a rare agreement to be interviewed by the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit to glean his motivations and methods, a step officials say could help solve other violent crimes by informing how analysts profile and understand serial offenders, a practice already used with cases featuring Bundy, Gacy and Speck.

via The New York Times|
#behavioral-analysis-unit#crime#fbi
Gilgo Beach killer pleads guilty to eight murders, ending years-long case
crime3 days ago

Gilgo Beach killer pleads guilty to eight murders, ending years-long case

Long Island architect Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven Gilgo Beach murders and disclosed an eighth, detailing how he lured victims, used burner phones, and disposed of remains along Gilgo Beach and nearby areas. He faces life without parole on first-degree counts and four additional terms of 25 years to life at sentencing on June 17; the case’s breakthrough came from DNA, vehicle and phone records, and a discarded pizza crust linking him to the victims.

via The Guardian|
#crime#gilgo-beach#murder
Unveiling Ed Gein: The Childhood and Crimes of the 'Butcher of Plainfield'
crime6 months ago

Unveiling Ed Gein: The Childhood and Crimes of the 'Butcher of Plainfield'

Ed Gein, a notorious American serial killer, had a troubled childhood marked by a strict, religious mother who heavily influenced his psyche. His relationship with Augusta Gein, who instilled fears about women and morality, contributed to his later crimes, which included exhuming graves and murdering women. His mental health issues, including schizophrenia, played a significant role in his actions, and he was ultimately declared not guilty by reason of insanity and spent his remaining years in a mental institution.

via AOL.com|
#crime#ed-gein#horror-inspiration
Unveiling Ed Gein's Childhood and Its Influence on His Crimes
crime6 months ago

Unveiling Ed Gein's Childhood and Its Influence on His Crimes

Ed Gein, a notorious American serial killer, was heavily influenced by his troubled relationship with his mother, Augusta, which contributed to his crimes including murder and body desecration. His childhood was marked by strict religious upbringing and isolation, and after his mother's death, his mental health deteriorated, leading to his arrest in 1957 and subsequent diagnosis of schizophrenia. His life and crimes inspired numerous horror movies.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#crime#ed-gein#inspiration-for-horror-films
entertainment6 months ago

Unveiling the Horrors of Ed Gein: Wisconsin's Infamous Killer

Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' is a miniseries that explores the disturbing life and crimes of Ed Gein, a notorious serial killer whose gruesome acts inspired many horror films and characters, including Norman Bates in 'Psycho'. The series delves into Gein's background, his crimes, and his impact on American horror culture, featuring a cast led by Charlie Hunnam.

via Variety|
#ed-gein#entertainment#horror-series