How Is Rex Heuermann In-Prison Therapy Going?

Is it possible that the most horrifying tales of human depravity
are those hidden in plain sight, involving victims society often
overlooks? This question emerges from the latest episode of the
"Hidden Killers" podcast, where hosts Tony Brueski and
psychotherapist Shavaun Scott delve into the harrowing case of
Rex Heuermann, the alleged Long Island serial killer.

Heuermann's saga is a chilling narrative of violence and
predation, primarily targeting sex workers. Brueski recounts,
"More and more evidence continues to mount against Rex
Heuermann... Sex worker somehow gets involved, seeing him,
meeting him. Either survives or dies." The tales of narrow
escapes are harrowing. One such account involves a nightclub
bottle girl, who in 2010, had to deploy a taser to escape
Heuermann's clutches.

Scott emphasizes the grim pattern in Heuermann's alleged crimes,
noting the victims' reluctance to approach law enforcement due to
their vulnerable status. "These women, they have no reason, I
would say, to be coming out and sharing these stories now... But
clearly want to get their story heard," Scott observes. This
hesitance to report crimes, rooted in stigma and fear, creates a
shroud of silence around such atrocities.

A striking aspect of the discussion is the contrast between the
support Heuermann receives in prison, including counseling for
his depression, and the scarcity of resources for his victims and
others in similar situations. Scott critically views the prison's
approach to Heuermann, describing it as "minimal" and "very
superficial." The conversation then pivots to the complexities
surrounding confidentiality and crime within the prison system,
raising questions about the boundaries of doctor-patient
confidentiality in cases involving serious crimes.
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