The family of convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is seeking to rebuild their lives in the wake of his sentencing, exploring options for relocation and contemplating sharing their experiences through books. Heuermann was sentenced on June 17, 2026, for the murders of seven women, bringing a long-awaited conclusion for the victims' families.
Asa Ellerup, Heuermann's ex-wife, and their adult children, Victoria Heuermann and Christopher Sheridan, are hoping to move on from the crimes that have defined their lives. Their attorney, Bob Macedonio, stated that the family desires privacy and aims to put the pieces of their lives back together.
Victoria, 29, has recently secured employment at a retail store in Massapequa Park, Long Island. This marks her first job since her father's arrest in July 2023, which led to the closure of Heuermann's architecture business, RH Consultants & Associates Inc., where she had previously worked. Macedonio noted that employers were initially hesitant to hire her due to the sensational nature of the case. Christopher, who has special needs, also lost his job at Burlington after his father's arrest.
The family's long-term plans may include relocating from the Long Island area where Heuermann committed his crimes. Macedonio revealed they have discussed moving to Iceland, Ellerup's native country, where she has family support. Victoria has expressed reservations about moving, while Christopher would accompany his mother. Another possibility is a move to South Carolina, where Heuermann owns a plot of land adjacent to his brother's property, though family ties there are not strong.
Both Ellerup and Victoria have expressed interest in writing books about their experiences. Ellerup hopes to write a book to aid other victims, while Victoria aims to share her perspective as the daughter of a serial killer, detailing her past admiration for her father. She has found some solace in connecting with daughters of other serial killers, such as BTK killer Dennis Rader and Happy Face Killer Keith Hunter Jesperson.
These potential ventures have drawn criticism from the families of Heuermann's victims. During the sentencing, relatives condemned the Heuermann family for potentially profiting from the murders, with Megan Waterman's aunt, Elizabeth Meserve, expressing disgust over a reported payment to the family for a docuseries. Meserve has urged lawmakers to strengthen Son of Sam laws to include family members of criminals.
Ellerup and her children did not attend Heuermann's sentencing. Ellerup stated she would not attend out of respect for the victims and has accepted her ex-husband's responsibility and sentence. Macedonio indicated that Ellerup continues to visit Heuermann in jail and speaks with him regularly, suggesting she may still harbor feelings for him while despising his actions.
Heuermann, who has been processing at Green Haven Correctional Facility, will be assigned to a maximum-security prison. The family's relocation plans may be influenced by his eventual placement. Ellerup visited Heuermann with Christopher shortly before an interview with Macedonio on May 29, though Victoria was not present.
Macedonio also described a period of tension between Ellerup and Victoria regarding their acceptance of Heuermann's guilt. Victoria reportedly concluded her father was the killer before her mother, a belief Ellerup initially struggled with, having viewed Heuermann as her "savior" after he supported her as a single mother. She found it difficult to accept that her husband of nearly 30 years could commit such atrocities, initially being more disturbed by his extramarital affairs than the homicides. However, she has since come to terms with the evidence and his confession.
A room in the basement of the family's Massapequa Park home, which was once Heuermann's childhood bedroom, was reportedly converted into a "kill room" where he would torture and dismember victims. In a notable statement, Ellerup revealed on a television program that she has since moved her own bedroom into this basement space, describing it as an acknowledgment of the victims' suffering.