"Rex Heuermann could plead guilty to the homicide of an eighth woman when he appears in court on Wednesday, a report indicated Tuesday."
"Heuermann was indicted on three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of sex workers Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello."
"New DNA evidence helped connect Heuermann to all four of the deaths, said Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney."
"After court proceedings in Riverhead on Wednesday, a press conference has been organized with members of the victims' families."
Rex Heuermann, accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, may plead guilty to the homicide of Karen Vergata, an eighth victim. Heuermann was initially expected to plead guilty to the murders of seven women. He has been indicted on multiple counts of first and second-degree murder related to the deaths of several sex workers. New DNA evidence linked him to these cases. A press conference with victims' families is scheduled following the court proceedings.
Read at Riverhead, NY Patch
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