Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Receives Multiple Life Sentences

A Suffolk County judge sentenced the Gilgo Beach serial killer to multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to killing eight women whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach. The decision closed an investigation that lasted more than a decade.

The defendant briefly addressed the court before the sentence was imposed. He stated he was responsible for what was said in the room that day but added that the words he would say have no meaning. A judge directed the defendant to stand while speaking and questioned whether he felt any remorse for the victims.

The judge told the defendant he was a disgusting and despicable small man and a coward. The judge then ordered court officers to remove the defendant from the courtroom after delivering the sentence.

Family members of the victims spoke during the hearing and expressed their anger over the crimes. >"Mr.