Netflix's 'Gone Girls' Reexamines Gilgo Beach Murders as Rex Heuermann Awaits Trial

The new documentary highlights systemic failures, victims' families' pursuit of justice, and the investigation leading to Heuermann's 2023 arrest.

Rex Heuermann, charged with seven murders linked to the Gilgo Beach killings, has pleaded not guilty and is set to appear in court on Wednesday.
The Netflix series 'Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer' delves into the decades-long investigation and systemic failures that delayed justice.
Former Suffolk County officials, including ex-Police Chief James Burke, face scrutiny for obstructing the investigation and discouraging collaboration with the FBI.
The series emphasizes the role of victims' families in pressuring authorities to act, as well as the societal stigma that hindered early investigative efforts.
Several victims remain unidentified, and investigations continue into other potential links to Heuermann and unsolved cases.