With his now-entered guilty plea, per the release, Heuermann is expected to receive a sentence of life in prison without parole, three consecutive life sentences, followed by four sentences of 25 years to life.
As for the court room’s audience, Heuermann’s ex-wife Asa Ellerup—who filed for divorce shortly after his arrest in 2023—and their daughter Victoria were also seated in the gallery, the AP reported.
At the conclusion of the court appearance, Ellerup said, “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families,” per the outlet. “Their loss is immeasurable and the focus should be on them at this time and moment. I ask that you give some privacy to my family as they navigate through this very difficult time.”