Families of eight women killed confront the Gilgo Beach serial killer: ‘Save a spot in hell’
New York judge imposes life without parole after emotional statements at Rex Heuermann’s sentencing
TL;DR
- Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of eight women.
- Families of the victims shared emotional statements, describing the profound impact of their loss.
- Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven murders and admitted to an eighth, offering a vague apology.
- The judge called Heuermann a "disgusting and pathetic, small man" and a "coward."
- The Suffolk county district attorney accused Heuermann of trying to profit from his crimes through a documentary.
- One victim's sister recounted a disturbing phone call where Heuermann taunted her about her sister's murder.
- The attorney representing Shannan Gilbert's family suggested Heuermann may have murdered in other states.
- The investigation began in 2011 with the discovery of remains, and Heuermann was linked to the crimes through DNA and cellphone records.
- All of Heuermann's victims were sex workers, and police faced criticism for the lengthy investigation.