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Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to killing 7 women, admits to killing eighth | "48 Hours" Full Episode
After more than a decade, the Gilgo Beach murders case broke open with the arrest of architect Rex Heuermann, revealing his double life and the meticulous investigation that linked him to four victims through DNA, cell phone data, and a unique vehicle description.

The Girl from Wahoo | Full Episode + Post Mortem
After 56 years, the cold case murder of 17-year-old Mary Kay Hessie in Wahoo, Nebraska, culminates in a controversial plea deal, leaving her family and investigators with mixed feelings about justice.

The Girl from Wahoo | Full Episode
For 56 years, the brutal 1969 murder of 17-year-old Mary Kay Hesse haunted the small town of Wahoo, Nebraska, until a determined investigator and a community Facebook page finally led to an arrest, only to conclude with a controversial plea deal.

Portrait of a Killer | Full Episode
A 15-year-old hero who saved his father's life later became a vicious double murderer, revealing a chilling psychopathic desire for violence.
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