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Gilgo Beach serial killer addresses court as he's sentenced to life in prison without parole

Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

Published June 17, 2026, 5:48 PM
Updated June 17, 2026, 6:06 PM4.1K
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Gilgo Beach serial killer addresses court as he's sentenced to life in prison without parole

Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

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