Adam Reiss Updated Wed, June 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rex Heuermann with his attorney in court on April 8. (James Carbone / Pool / Newsday) RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — The former Manhattan architect who led a double life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer came face-to-face Wednesday with the families of his victims during an emotionally wrenching sentencing hearing.