Rex Heuermann, the man charged in connection with seven of the Gilgo Beach murders, is expected to plead guilty next month, according to sources familiar with the case.

Heuermann has been charged by the Suffolk County district attorney's office in the deaths of seven women in the case that has drawn widespread attention on Long Island, New York. The murders are part of a larger investigation into remains discovered along Gilgo Beach over more than a decade.

The Suffolk County district attorney's office declined to comment on reports of the expected plea change. Sources indicate that Heuermann may enter the guilty plea as part of a plea agreement, though specific details of any potential deal have not been disclosed.

The Gilgo Beach case began drawing national attention after the discovery of human remains along the barrier island beach area. The investigation has spanned multiple years as authorities worked to identify victims and potential suspects in what became known as the Long Island Serial Killer case.

Heuermann was arrested in July 2023 and initially charged in connection with several of the murders. The case has been closely watched by the Long Island community and beyond as one of the region's most prominent unsolved serial killing investigations.