Serial Killer Documentary Highlights Long Island Victims

Rex Heuermann, accused of being the Long Island Serial Killer, remains incarcerated as he awaits trial for the murders of several women, primarily sex workers, whose remains were found along Gilgo Beach. Netflix's new documentary series, 'Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer,' premiered on March 31, 2025, highlighting the personal stories of the victims and their families, as well as the investigative efforts that led to Heuermann's arrest in July 2023. The series aims to raise public awareness and pressure for justice, reflecting on the struggles faced by law enforcement in solving the case over the years. Director Liz Garbus, who previously explored the case in her film 'Lost Girls,' hopes to shed light on the victims' lives and the systemic issues surrounding their treatment. Heuermann, who led a seemingly ordinary life as an architect, is now confined to a small jail cell, adapting to his new reality. The investigation into the Gilgo Beach murders has reignited interest in the case, prompting discussions about the broader societal implications of these crimes.