Rex Heuerman, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, is reportedly receiving letters from other infamous criminals while he remains sober in a Suffolk County jail. Heuerman, 62, recently pleaded guilty to murdering eight sex workers over the past three decades. Although he has no friends and lives in isolation, he has become a sort of pen pal to other notorious inmates, including a well-known murderer, as noted by Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon.
Toulon mentioned that Heuerman receives letters from incarcerated individuals across the country, describing it as a pen pal situation. The specifics of the letters cannot be disclosed, but officials can see the correspondence and envelopes. Reports suggest one of these pen pals might be Keith Jesperson, the “Happy Face Killer,” who is serving time for the murders of eight women between 1990 and 1995.
Jesperson reportedly advised Heuerman against going to court, suggesting it would be more beneficial for him to make a plea deal instead. Jesperson stated, “He’s done. The best way for him to move forward was to make a deal to plead guilty for a more favorable life sentence.” Jesperson has been known to get involved in high-profile murder cases, including offering advice to other inmates, like Brian Koberger, concerning his safety in prison.
Though Sheriff Toulon didn’t disclose the exact number of letters Heuerman receives, he did mention that the former architect, who stands at 6-foot-4 and has recently developed leg problems, had not received any romantic letters while waiting for his June sentencing for three life sentences. Heuerman is kept isolated and appears in court only for official dates or for solitary walks in the yard.
When Heuerman leaves his cell, all movement among inmates stops, according to Toulon. The sheriff also indicated that Heuerman has been involved in religious activities and is exploring his Catholic faith while incarcerated. Despite his circumstances, Heuerman has reportedly gained weight, likely from commissary items rather than regular inmate meals, and is not engaging in traditional exercise activities.
“He doesn’t work out on machines or play basketball,” Toulon explained. “He just walks around the yard, and about 30 laps make up a mile.”
