Gilgo Beach Killer Briefly Addresses Court as Angry Families of Victims Speak Out in Emotional Sentencing Hearing
Rex Heuermann, 62, has been sentenced to consecutive life sentences in prison for the murders of eight women.
At his sentencing, relatives of the victims delivered emotional statements, expressing their anger and hatred towards Heuermann.
Jasmine Robinson, cousin of victim Jessica Taylor, stated, "I have eviscerating hatred for you," while Violet Swager described Taylor as "fierce, kind, compassionate, beautiful and intelligent."
Heuermann pleaded guilty in April to killing seven women: Taylor, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Lynn Costello, Valerie Mack, and Sandra Costilla, as well as an eighth woman, Karen Vergata.
Brainard-Barnes' sister, Missy Cann, called Heuermann a "coward who preyed on vulnerable, innocent women."
Mack's parents, Ed and JoAnn Mack, said Heuermann robbed their daughter of her chance to achieve her dreams, with JoAnn Mack stating, "What you have done to our family is beyond what words can express."
Barthelemy's sister, Amanda Funderberg, recalled Heuermann's tormenting phone calls after the murder, calling him an "ogre" and a "repulsive monster."
Heuermann gave a brief statement, saying, "There are no words I can say," before Judge Timothy Mazzei asked if he was sorry for his actions, to which Heuermann replied, "Yes I am."
The judge then ordered Heuermann to be removed from the courtroom, prompting applause and shouts of "ogre" from the victims' families.
As part of his plea agreement, Heuermann will serve three consecutive life sentences followed by four consecutive sentences of 25 years-to-life and be interviewed by the FBI's behavioral analysis unit.
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney expressed his wish for the victims' families to "enjoy great lives" and "heal" after the sentencing.
At his sentencing, relatives of the victims delivered emotional statements, expressing their anger and hatred towards Heuermann.
Jasmine Robinson, cousin of victim Jessica Taylor, stated, "I have eviscerating hatred for you," while Violet Swager described Taylor as "fierce, kind, compassionate, beautiful and intelligent."
Heuermann pleaded guilty in April to killing seven women: Taylor, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Lynn Costello, Valerie Mack, and Sandra Costilla, as well as an eighth woman, Karen Vergata.
Brainard-Barnes' sister, Missy Cann, called Heuermann a "coward who preyed on vulnerable, innocent women."
Mack's parents, Ed and JoAnn Mack, said Heuermann robbed their daughter of her chance to achieve her dreams, with JoAnn Mack stating, "What you have done to our family is beyond what words can express."
Barthelemy's sister, Amanda Funderberg, recalled Heuermann's tormenting phone calls after the murder, calling him an "ogre" and a "repulsive monster."
Heuermann gave a brief statement, saying, "There are no words I can say," before Judge Timothy Mazzei asked if he was sorry for his actions, to which Heuermann replied, "Yes I am."
The judge then ordered Heuermann to be removed from the courtroom, prompting applause and shouts of "ogre" from the victims' families.
As part of his plea agreement, Heuermann will serve three consecutive life sentences followed by four consecutive sentences of 25 years-to-life and be interviewed by the FBI's behavioral analysis unit.
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney expressed his wish for the victims' families to "enjoy great lives" and "heal" after the sentencing.
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