Why Rex Heuermann’s wife and family are not attending his sentencing (opens original article in a new tab)

Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect turned serial killer, is set to receive a life sentence after pleading guilty to eight murders. His ex-wife and children will not attend his sentencing to show respect for the victims' families, who are expected to address the court.

• Rex Heuermann, a Long Island architect, admitted to murdering eight women and is set to receive a life sentence.
• Heuermann's ex-wife and children will not attend his sentencing to respect the victims' families.
• Victim families are expected to speak during the sentencing, while Heuermann's wife's attorney stated her absence is to keep focus on the victims.