<p>Newsday special writer Anthony DeStefano and retired FBI Agent Gregg McCrary share&nbsp;their&nbsp;insights into&nbsp;the&nbsp;Gilgo Beach serial killer&nbsp;case. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.&nbsp;</p>


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Joseph Horner, 27, of North Massapequa, pleaded not guilty in the killing of his sister-in-law, Victoria Castle, 25, of Massapequa. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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According to investigators, Alison Winter was practicing as a clinical social worker without a license between November 2018 and May 2024. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney sat down with NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa to discuss the Gilgo case and the sentencing of Rex Heuermann.

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While she gave clinical observations about the killer, Alison Winter never held a license to practice clinical social work in New York State.

LI woman served as Gilgo Beach serial killer's therapist. She had no license to practice.

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The prison, commonly referred to as Dannemora, is home to several high-profile Long Island killers, including serial killer Joel Rifkin.

Gilgo Beach killer moved to Clinton Correctional Facility, official says

Investigators have said the man, who died of blunt force trauma, was clad in women's clothing, an indication that he might have been a sex worker.

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Michael J. Brown discusses his client, the evidence and the path to a plea deal.

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Rex Heuermann will be evaluated at a correctional facility to determine where he will serve his life sentence after murdering eight women.

Gilgo Beach serial killer moved upstate for prison processing

In a packed Riverhead courtroom, a highly emotional hearing saw the victims' families, one after another, confront their loved ones' confessed killer.

Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island

Extra correction staff were monitoring Rex Heuermann's every move during the overnight hours preceding his sentencing in Riverhead.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. to discuss what it was like holding the Gilgo Beach serial killer in custody, Heuermann's penchant for Jack the Ripper and what his future likely looks like in state prison.

'They have plenty of time to get him if they want to'

The footage released shows three officers approaching a home where they found Steven Eastwood, standing over his mother with a knife. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports. Credit: Newsday Studios; New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office

'Drop the knife'

Rex Heuermann's Attorney Michael Brown sat down with Newsday following his client's sentencing to discuss the case. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I do think he saw the writing on the wall'

Admitted Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann on Wednesday was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the killing of 8 women. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Get him out of here'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down for an exclusive interview with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr, who said he didn't want Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to "attempt any self-harm."

'He had this serial killer mentality'

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney sat down with Newsday following Rex Heuermann's sentencing. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'They never leave you'

Mack's family stood in the courtroom on Wednesday as Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Beyond what words can express'

Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann spoke in court on Wednesday before Judge Timothy Mazzei sentenced him to life without parole.

Heuermann speaks: 'I am responsible'

Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison. DA Tierney said Heuermann believed he couldn't be traced when he was searching for information about his victims' families. "He thought he was smart. He was wrong."

Suffolk DA Ray TIerney speaks after Rex Heuermann's sentencing

Relatives of the victims of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann are speaking at his sentencing in a Riverhead courtroom. Newsday courts reporter Grant Parpan has more.

A day decades in the making

Christopher Martin, 48, died after a fight in a Shirley home where he was hit with a TV and a sledgehammer, police say. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Allegedly assaulted with TV and sledgehammer

Matthew Smith pleaded guilty in a Riverhead courtroom for a DWI crash that claimed the life of off-duty police officer Patricia Espinosa. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

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