Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On June 17th, 2026, Rex Heuermann, the 'Long Island serial killer' (LISK), was SENTENCED life in prison without the possibility of parole in a highly emotional hearing in Riverhead, New York. Victim impact statements and Judge Timmothy Mazzei's statements were heard; Heurmann also made a brief statement. In April 2026, he had pleaded guilty to the seven murders he was charged with (Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Megan Waterman, Amber Lynn Costello, Melissa Barthelemy, Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack) and admitted to the murdering of an eighth victim, Karen Vergata. The murders took place between 1993 and 2010; he was arrested on July 13th, 2023.
This sentencing brings long-awaited justice and closure to the families after decades of pain and a high-profile investigation that intensified following his 2023 arrest via DNA evidence. Let's review the sentencing hearing together. If you want to deep dive this case with me, here's the full playlist to catch up on: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0cYrgj38mhpJ9neHmPBa8h9x0M2wigDj
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:35 Tribute to the victims
00:02:45 District Attorney's summary and statement
00:19:40 Sentencing hearing starts
00:26:40 Victim Impact Statements
00:27:20 Valerie Mack's family
00:35:25 Jessica Taylor's cousins
00:48:20 Maureen Brainard-Barnes' sister
01:00:40 Maureen's daughter and son
01:08:30 Amanda, Melissa Barthelemy's sister
01:18:50 Megan Waterman's aunt and daughter
01:29:55 NY Bill A6730
01:40:40 Amber Lynn Costello's family statements
01:45:10 Sandra Costilla's family
01:49:10 DA Ray Tierney's statements
02:07:40 Defense Attorney Michael Brown's statements
02:10:11 Rex Heuermann's statements
02:11:25 Judge SENTENCES Rex Heuermann
02:16:40 Where RH is going now
02:20:45 What he was up to in jail
02:29:20 Debrief and Outro
Bill A6730: nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6730
Catch LISK on X: https://x.com/Catch_LISK
@JackFoxNATW a Truer Word video on RH's statements: youtu.be/JuuZA11YjOY?si=NG6az40ZYhNr4L7R
FULL CASE PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0cYrgj38mhpJ9neHmPBa8h9x0M2wigDj
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youtu.be/XP30tHItbOI?si=OQaUFcin0QGP-S3t @Eastidnews
newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/long-island-serial-killer-rex-heuermann-gilgo-beach-killings-toulon-hq2r4mbv?utm_medium=web_share_api&utm_campaign=web_share_api
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On June 17th, 2026, Rex Heuermann, the 'Long Island serial killer' (LISK), was SENTENCED life in prison without the possibility of parole in a highly emotional hearing in Riverhead, New York. Victim impact statements and Judge Timmothy Mazzei's statements were heard; Heurmann also made a brief statement. In April 2026, he had pleaded guilty to the seven murders he was charged with (Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Megan Waterman, Amber Lynn Costello, Melissa Barthelemy, Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack) and admitted to the murdering of an eighth victim, Karen Vergata. The murders took place between 1993 and 2010; he was arrested on July 13th, 2023.
This sentencing brings long-awaited justice and closure to the families after decades of pain and a high-profile investigation that intensified following his 2023 arrest via DNA evidence. Let's review the sentencing hearing together. If you want to deep dive this case with me, here's the full playlist to catch up on: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0cYrgj38mhpJ9neHmPBa8h9x0M2wigDj
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:35 Tribute to the victims
00:02:45 District Attorney's summary and statement
00:19:40 Sentencing hearing starts
00:26:40 Victim Impact Statements
00:27:20 Valerie Mack's family
00:35:25 Jessica Taylor's cousins
00:48:20 Maureen Brainard-Barnes' sister
01:00:40 Maureen's daughter and son
01:08:30 Amanda, Melissa Barthelemy's sister
01:18:50 Megan Waterman's aunt and daughter
01:29:55 NY Bill A6730
01:40:40 Amber Lynn Costello's family statements
01:45:10 Sandra Costilla's family
01:49:10 DA Ray Tierney's statements
02:07:40 Defense Attorney Michael Brown's statements
02:10:11 Rex Heuermann's statements
02:11:25 Judge SENTENCES Rex Heuermann
02:16:40 Where RH is going now
02:20:45 What he was up to in jail
02:29:20 Debrief and Outro
Bill A6730: nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6730
Catch LISK on X: https://x.com/Catch_LISK
@JackFoxNATW a Truer Word video on RH's statements: youtu.be/JuuZA11YjOY?si=NG6az40ZYhNr4L7R
FULL CASE PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0cYrgj38mhpJ9neHmPBa8h9x0M2wigDj
⚖️ Disclaimer:
This content is presented for educational and informational purposes. It relies on publicly available documents, court filings, and verified sources. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
The only Grizzly link you need: grizzlytruecrime.com
🐻 Mod Coffees: buymeacoffee.com/grizzlytruecrimemodsquad
☕ Gisela Coffees: buymeacoffee.com/truecrimegisela
😻 Grizzly-Cat coffees here: buymeacoffee.com/grizzlycat
🔞 Content Note:
This channel covers real criminal cases using public records and verified sources. Content is intended for adult audiences and may involve sensitive or emotional topics. The goal is education, accountability, and awareness — not shock, harassment, or speculation.
SOURCES:
youtu.be/XP30tHItbOI?si=OQaUFcin0QGP-S3t @Eastidnews
newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/long-island-serial-killer-rex-heuermann-gilgo-beach-killings-toulon-hq2r4mbv?utm_medium=web_share_api&utm_campaign=web_share_api
newsday.com/long-island/crime/gilgo-beach-killings/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-rex-heuermann-prison-sentence-c8z88gml
✨ Fair Use Disclaimer:
This video may contain copyrighted material used for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, education, scholarship, or research, consistent with Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act.
#lisk #sentencing #rexheuermann #longislandserialkiller #victimimpact #serialkiller #newyork #grizzlytruecrime
