Serial killer who murdered eight women in Long Island town imprisoned for life
In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.
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"You are a disgusting and despicable, small man, if you're a man at all. And you're a coward."
— Timothy Mazzei , Other
"I want them to get their revenge by going on to have wonderful lives…now it's time for them to heal."
— Ray Tierney , Other
Key People
Strategist at Pepperstone.
Ray Tierney is the Suffolk County District Attorney who praised the victims' families.
Rex Heuermann is known as the Gilgo Beach serial killer who murdered eight women.
Timothy Mazzei is the judge who sentenced Rex Heuermann.
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In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.
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