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Gilgo Beach Killer Gets Life Without Parole
17 Jun
Summary
- Rex Heuermann received a life sentence without parole.
- The judge called him a 'disgusting, despicable man' and 'coward.'
- He confessed to strangling eight women over 17 years.

Serial killer Rex Heuermann will spend the remainder of his life incarcerated without the chance of parole. On Wednesday, a judge handed down the sentence, branding Heuermann a "disgusting and despicable man" and a "coward."
Heuermann confessed earlier this year to the strangulation deaths of eight women. The murders occurred over a 17-year period, with his arrest taking place in 2023. Families of the victims reportedly expressed jubilation and applause following the sentencing announcement.