How Was The Gilgo Beach Killer Created?

The true nature of criminals and the workings of their mind have
always been a topic of intrigue and concern. The podcast "Hidden
Killers" with Tony Brueski and former prosecutor Laurie
Gilbertson shed light on such heinous criminals, their behaviors,
and the systems that deal with them. A recent episode discusses
Rex Heuermann, who was meeting with a clergyman once a week while
in jail. Gilbertson and Brueski debate whether this is a genuine
act of seeking redemption or a strategy advised by an attorney to
evoke pity. Gilbertson admits, “I have no idea what it means, and
honestly, does it really matter? Maybe he needs someone to talk
to. Maybe he has found God, maybe it is just a way of trying to
get some sympathy.”
 
 The podcast delves deeper into the mind of criminals like
Heuermann, questioning how such individuals are created.
Gilbertson recalls a case from her time in the Appeals Bureau,
involving a psychopathic killer whose cruelty started with
animals in his childhood. She draws a parallel with Heuermann,
who targeted and tortured vulnerable individuals for his
satisfaction. Gilbertson explains, “someone like Rex Heuermann
took the weakest people that he could find and pretty much
tortured them… obviously he got a lot out of it.” She further
asserts that such tendencies do not suddenly develop in adulthood
but are likely exhibited from childhood.
 
 The conversation takes a darker turn as Brueski and
Gilbertson discuss whether serial killers ever stop on their own
or only halt due to external factors like death or incarceration.
Gilbertson believes that being caught is the usual end for serial
killers as the act of committing crimes and getting away with
them is too enticing. She notes that Heuermann, despite being a
successful architect with a family, continued his criminal
activities because he was getting away with it every day. This
constant pushing of boundaries and evasion of capture is a common
pattern observed in serial killers. Gilbertson concludes, “It is
rare that you see serial killers just decide to retire.”
 
 This insightful discussion underscores the complexity of
criminal minds and the challenges faced by the criminal justice
system. It also highlights the need for a more comprehensive
understanding of criminal behavior and its origins to develop
effective prevention and intervention strategies.
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