Serial killer who murdered eight women in US imprisoned for life
Rex Heuermann, known as the Gilgo Beach serial killer, has been sentenced to multiple life terms for the murders of eight women. The sentencing followed emotional testimony from the victims' families regarding the long-term impact of his crimes.
Why it matters
This concludes a high-profile, decade-long investigation into a series of cold cases that terrorized Long Island communities.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sakshi Venkatraman Long Island James Carbone/Pool via REUTERS Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann stands and speaks in court June 17 at his sentencing on Long Island in New York. Rex Heuermann, known as the Gilgo Beach serial killer, who admitted to brutally murdering eight women, received the maximum sentence on Wednesday.
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