Inside the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer's sentencing | "Case by Case" | "48 Hours" Podcast

After decades of waiting, the victims of Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann finally faced him in a New York courtroom that became a space for grief, rage and release. One by one, loved ones delivered searing victim impact statements describing the generational trauma left behind by the murders. Heuermann, largely expressionless, spoke briefly. In this episode of "Case by Case," we focus on the emotional scenes during sentencing, from raw statements to the quiet devastation of children who grew up without their mothers, and what it means to finally address Heuermann directly. #gilgobeach #truecrime #rexheuermann The cases everyone's talking about, explained as they happen. "Case by Case" is a weekly update on the biggest criminal stories unfolding now. New episodes every Friday, available wherever you watch or listen to podcasts. You can also get ad-free access to 48 Hours podcasts by subscribing to 48 Hours+ at 48HoursPodcasts.com. True crime. Real justice. "48 Hours" investigates the most intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all areas of the human experience including greed and passion. "48 Hours," which premiered in 1988, has developed a rich history of original reporting and impact journalism that has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, caused cold cases to be reopened and solved, and along the way changed lives. Subscribe to the "48 Hours" YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/48hours Watch full episodes of "48 Hours": https://cbsnews.com/48-hours/full-episodes/ Listen to the "48 Hours" podcasts: 48hourspodcasts.com Follow "48 Hours" on Instagram: https://instagram.com/48hoursCBS/ Like "48 Hours" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/48hours Follow "48 Hours" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/48hours Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cbsnews.com/newsletter/ Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]