DEVIL ‘SORRY’
THE GOLDEN State Killer apologized as he was sentenced to life in prison for murdering 13 and playing sickening rape torture games.
The sentencing comes more than 40 years after the killer terrorized the state of in the 70s and 80s with a .
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committed at least 13 murders, dozens of rapes and hundreds of burglaries across California between 1973 and 1986.
After breaking into a couple's home, the twisted killer would tie up the man and pile dishes on his back, then rape the woman threatening to kill them both if the dishes fell and cracked.
The serial killer wore a ski mask and would pry open windows and doors of homes.
Once inside he would enter the bedroom and shine a flashlight into his victims’ eyes.
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He particularly sought out couples, forcing the women to bind up the men with shoelaces he brought with him.
It was then he would stack teacups or plates on the male victim’s back and make him watch as he carried out his sexual assaults.
The predator would frequently steal souvenirs from the homes of his victims - including coins, jewellery and identification.
He would even help himself to food and drink.
, a former police officer, was sentenced on the 40th anniversary of two of the murders after three days of testimonies of men and women who survived his crimes.
His targets ranged in age from 12 to 41 and included women at home alone or with their children or husbands.
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In June, DeAngelo, 74, pleaded guilty to 13 counts of murder, 13 counts of kidnapping and confessed to 161 uncharged crimes including rapes.
"I have listened to all your statements, each one of them," DeAngelo said before the sentencing. "And I’m truly sorry to everyone I’ve hurt."
He was finally tracked down in 2018 .
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Before the sentencing on Friday, Judge Michael Bowman asked DeAngelo if he was "capable for comprehending all the pain and anguish" he caused.
Judge Bowman said he was moved by the men and woman that made statements against the Golden State Killer.
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"I was moved by their courage, grace, strength, all qualities you clearly lack," the judge said.
DeAngelo was ultimately sentenced to 11 consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole, plus 15 life terms without the possibility of parole and additional years.
The courtroom erupted in applause as DeAngelo was pushed out of the courtroom in a wheelchair to spend the remainder of his life in state prison.
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