For nearly all of Rex Heuermann’s court appearances, retired New York State court officer Brian Burke was there beside him. In an exclusive interview with Newsday, Burke revealed details from their conversations and described a side of the Gilgo Beach serial killer rarely seen publicly. He said Heuermann showed little emotion throughout the case, until his sentencing, when something appeared to change. What Heuermann told Burke afterward included chilling admissions about his past and the mistake that helped lead investigators to him. Read more from Newsday’s exclusive interview by clicking the link in bio. - - #longisland #longislandny #gilgo #serialkiller