"48 Hours"' Case by Case breaks down the sentencing of the Gilgo Beach serial killer #shorts | Forensic Files

You know, what you've been described as a very big man, but you're a disgusting and despicable
small man, if you're a man at all. And you're a coward. >> After hearing from many of the victims'
families, the judge, Timothy Mayzie, himself addressed Rex Heuermann. Let's take a listen to that.
>> that you're sorry that you got caught. I assume that you're sorry for what you've done to your wife and children.
Are you a little bit sorry for what you did to these poor innocent women? Eight women that you strangled to death,
at least eight that we know of. Are you at least a little bit sorry for that? Yes?
>> Yes, I am. >> And Aaron, if you if you listen closely, you can faintly hear him in the
background saying, "Yes, I am." The judge, though, didn't mince words at all. I mean, he seemed to be getting
angrier. Didn't you think? >> Yeah, I mean, honestly, you don't see that that often at a sentencing. This
judge, again, you could hear the quiver in his voice. He was audibly yelling by the end.

Brief Summary

Rex Heuermann's sentencing reveals a judge's emotional confrontation over his crimes.

Key points

Judge's Powerful Address. Judge Timothy Mayzie confronts Rex Heuermann about his crimes and lack of remorse.
Rex Heuermann's Admission. In a rare moment, Rex admits to feeling sorry for his actions.

Episode highlights

Rex Heuermann's AdmissionIn a rare moment, Rex admits to feeling sorry for his actions.“Yes, I am.”0:43Jul 3, 2026

Episode quotes

You're a disgusting and despicable small man, if you're a man at all.

Addressing Rex Heuermann during sentencing.

0:01WatchJul 3, 2026

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