Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without parole
Victims’ families speak in court as Heuermann imprisoned for killing spree that spanned decades
TL;DR
- Rex Heuermann, a Manhattan architect, was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
- He was convicted of murdering seven women and admitted to an eighth killing.
- The victims were primarily sex workers who had appointments with Heuermann.
- Victims' families delivered emotional statements during the sentencing hearing.
- Investigators used DNA, cellphone records, and witness descriptions to build their case.
- The extent of the crimes came to light following the discovery of Shannan Gilbert's body in 2011.