Rex Heuermann, the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, has been transferred to the notorious Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York, a maximum-security prison infamous for its harsh conditions and remote location. Dubbed "Little Siberia" by inmates, the facility is situated in the Adirondack Mountains, where winters can be brutal. The prison has gained notoriety not only for its isolation but also for a dramatic 2015 jailbreak, in which two inmates escaped through a hidden tunnel. As Heuermann awaits trial, he will be housed among some of the state's most hardened criminals, adding an extra layer of complexity to an already disturbing case.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is being housed in the infamous upstate Clinton Correctional Facility, known as "Little Siberia" for its remote location and harsh winters and the scene of a dramatic jailbreak in 2015, according to officials.
