March 27 (UPI) -- Rex Heuermann, alleged Gilgo Beach killer, is expected to plead guilty to killing seven women, sources familiar with the case told media outlets.

The plea is expected April 8, CBS News, NBC News and FOX 5 New York reported Thursday. Heuermann has a hearing scheduled for that day.

Heuermann is accused of killing seven women believed to be sex workers and whose remains were found in secluded areas of Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach and parts of eastern Long Island.

There were 11 slaying in total found between 2010 and 2011, but police do not believe Heuermann committed all 11.

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