Why Is Rex Heuermann's Wife Asking For 300 Guns Back?

Could the wife of an alleged serial killer be tone-deaf to the
unfolding tragedy or is she hiding something more sinister? This
question looms large in the latest episode of the podcast "Hidden
Killers," where Tony Brueski delves into the murky waters of the
Long Island serial killer case, with special guest, Defense
Attorney and host of the podcast Defense Diaries, Bob
Motta.
 
 The central figure of discussion? Asa Ellerup, the
estranged wife of Rex Heuermann, the man under the scanner for
the Long Island serial killings. In a twist that's baffled many,
Ellerup is fighting to reclaim the 300 guns confiscated by law
enforcement from their home, arguing they're marital property
worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
 
 Brueski captures the absurdity of the situation succinctly,
“We're talking about your husband being accused of being the Long
Island serial killer, and you want guns back from your house,
which may have been used in a crime?" Motta, sharing Brueski's
skepticism, questioned the reasonability of such a request,
pointing out, "Law enforcement is not going to care that she
wants the guns so that she can sell them. They’ve got bigger
issues.”
 
 Brueski and Motta's discussion dives deeper than just the
firearms. They paint a picture of a woman seemingly oblivious or
indifferent to the gravity of the crimes her husband is accused
of. Brueski notes her behavior as being "almost tone-deaf" to the
surrounding trauma. He expresses disbelief at her lack of empathy
and sympathy towards the victims, an attitude far removed from
what one might expect of someone in her situation. Instead of
showing solidarity with the grieving families, Ellerup has
embarked on a public plea for financial support, even starting a
GoFundMe to secure funds.
 
 This approach to the media circus surrounding her is what
has set alarms ringing for Motta. Drawing a comparison to past
significant others of serial killers, Motta notes, “With this
one, I just don’t know. If she wasn’t saying anything, my opinion
would probably be she had no idea. But the more she talks, the
more it's like... It’s like the more she talks, the more I think
she might’ve been complicit, had knowledge.”
 
 The fact that Ellerup has captured almost as much media
attention as her husband, the alleged serial killer, is a point
both Brueski and Motta find puzzling. Motta articulates his
discomfort, saying, "It gives me a really weird feeling about
her. It’s not the same vibe that I get from any other survivor
family member.”
 
 The pair also touched upon past cases, including that of
Carol, wife of a previous serial killer, who seemed far removed
from the crimes her husband committed. Brueski emphasized the
perplexity in Ellerup's situation, musing about how spouses might
react upon discovering the dark secrets of their other halves:
“How didn't the wife know? What did you think he was
doing?”
 
 Concluding the discussion, Motta underscores the role of
legal counsel in such situations. He opines that if he were
Ellerup's attorney, he'd advise caution and discretion,
especially given the gravity of her husband's alleged crimes. "At
the end of the day, it could turn some eyes towards you,” warns
Motta, underscoring the potential repercussions of her continued
public behavior.
 
 As the case continues to unravel, one can't help but
wonder: Is Asa Ellerup merely an unsuspecting partner caught in a
whirlwind, or is there more to her story than meets the
eye?
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