While Heuermann has only been charged with three murders, the families of other victims found on Gilgo Beach believe their killer may have been caught as well.
Sherry Gilbertthe victim’s sister Shannan Gilbertwhose remains were found in 2011, said to be “overwhelmed” by the news.
“It has been a long time coming, and I never gave up hope that justice would one day be served,” she said in a statement to NBC News.
“The accused deserves to rot in prison for the rest of his life,” she continued. “He’s destroyed many lives, so while it won’t bring back our loved ones, it does help that there’s one less monster off the streets and he can never hurt anyone else.”