Was There Collusion Between Heuermann & Suffolk Police Chief?

The latest episode of "Hidden Killers" casts new doubts, raises
old suspicions, and seeks a deeper understanding of the
perplexing Gilgo Beach murders. The narrative becomes murkier as
Tony Brueski sits down with psychotherapist and author, Shavaun
Scott, to dissect the bold claims made by John Ray, an attorney
for some of the victims. The question in focus: Was Rex Heuermann
part of a larger, insidious criminal network, or was this a
tragic series of individual crimes?
 
 John Ray's audacious statement suggests Heuermann was
embroiled in a "large criminal enterprise" rather than being a
lone predator. The claim has set the crime community abuzz. Scott
expressed skepticism, observing, "It strikes me as desperate and
throwing out anything to try to deflect the focus from him. It
doesn't make any sense." Ray's statement gains more weight,
considering his decade-long association with the Gilgo Beach
case, even before Heuermann emerged as a significant
figure.
 
 A notable twist emerges when considering Heuermann's
potential connection to the now-incarcerated former police chief.
The speculation follows the possible overlapping circles the two
may have moved in, suggesting a tacit agreement to shield each
other from scrutiny. Brueski muses on the odds of such a
connection, "What are the odds that there could be a connection
between the two of I rub your back, you rub mine?" Scott weighed
in, noting the rarity of collusion in such cases and
characterizing the narrative as something out of a cinematic
thriller, but added, "I don't know that we can rule anything
out."
 
 Attention then turns to Asa Ellerup, Heuermann's wife,
whose behavior in the wake of the revelations has been under the
scanner. As her husband stands accused of heinous crimes, the
community has mixed reactions to how she has been navigating the
aftermath. Scott offers a compassionate perspective, "Finding out
that the person you're married to and you've been living with all
those years could actually psychologically shatter a lot of
people." With children to care for, one with developmental
challenges, Elra's situation remains uniquely challenging.
 
 Addressing what advice could potentially be offered to
someone in Asa's situation, Scott mentions the importance of
support. "The only generic advice I would give is to have as much
support as you possibly can." The unprecedented nature of Asa's
ordeal is highlighted with a moment of levity when Brueski
half-jokingly proposes a book on handling the revelation of a
spouse being a serial killer. Scott, with a chuckle, acknowledges
the rarity of the situation, adding, "Maybe I should write that
one."
 
 The conversation circles back to Ellerup's current mental
state, with Scott observing signs of depression and the added
strain of battling cancer. The assessment underlines the
importance of reserving judgment and extending empathy. "She is
probably not in the right frame of mind to have the best
judgment," Scott adds, emphasizing the devastating impact such
revelations can have on a person's well-being.
 
 As the episode concludes, listeners are left pondering the
intertwined lives of those connected to the Gilgo Beach murders.
The mystery of Rex Heuermann's alleged actions and the ripple
effects on his family and the community continue to unfold,
bringing forth more questions than answers.
 
 "Hidden Killers" once again delivers a gripping narrative,
intertwined with expert insights, making listeners eagerly await
the next installment in this perplexing crime saga.
Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe
through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free:
https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj
Follow Our Other Cases:
https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting
Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The
Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby,
Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of
Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more!
Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com