Gilgo Beach killer sentenced; Peacock, Netflix docuseries examine case
He admitted killing seven women and responsibility for an eighth as victims’ families pressed for justice after years of investigation.
- On Wednesday, State Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei sentenced Rex Heuermann to multiple life terms without parole for the Gilgo Beach killings, concluding the case against the convicted serial killer.
- Heuermann pleaded guilty in April to murdering seven women, including the 'Gilgo Four,' and admitted responsibility for Karen Vergata's death after police matched his DNA to evidence found on a victim.
- Amanda Funderburg, sister of victim Melissa Barthelemy, demanded Heuermann look at her during her impact statement, saying, "You can look at me when I'm talking," after 17 years of silence.
- Authorities transported Heuermann on Thursday to Green Haven Correctional Facility, a 90-minute drive northeast of New York, where he will begin serving his multiple life sentences.
- The New York State Department of Corrections will evaluate Heuermann for permanent placement at one of 11 maximum security facilities; defense attorney Michael J. Brown said the process typically takes a couple of weeks.
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Victims' families roast 'demon' Gilgo Beach serial killer; judge's parting shot sparks courtroom cheers
New York serial killer Rex Heuermann will die in prison after being sentenced to multiple life terms without parole for killing seven women and admitting to murdering an eighth victim. The victims' heartbroken families appeared in court and castigated the serial killer as a "coward," a "monster," and an "ogre."Heuermann in April pleaded guilty to three counts of murder in the first degree and four counts of murder in the second degree for the mu…
Serial killer Rex Heuermann, 62, eluded the police for 30 years. Only on Wednesday he was convicted of eight murders. Now his ex-wife is speaking out about the verdict.
Gilgo Beach serial killer's ex-wife says he 'got what he deserved' after he gets max sentence for 8 murders
Rex Heuermann's ex-wife Asa Ellerup says the convicted Long Island serial killer 'got what he deserved' after a judge sentenced him to multiple consecutive life terms.
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