Serial killer warns Rex Heuermann his size won't protect him in prison
Serial killer Keith Jesperson has warned fellow inmate Rex Heuermann that his large physical stature will not protect him from violence in prison. Heuermann, who recently pleaded guilty to the Gilgo Beach murders, is expected to be transferred to a state facility following his sentencing.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing public interest in high-profile criminal justice proceedings and the realities of the American prison system.
Video Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to string of murders spanning decades Rex Heuermann appears in court to plead guilty to seven counts of murder and one additional uncharged killing stemming from the infamous Gilgo Beach murders in Long Island, New York.
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