Has Rex Heuermann found Religion Behind Bars?

The Hidden Killers podcast, hosted by Tony Brueski, delves deep
into the minds of criminals and the societal issues that often
facilitate their actions. In a recent episode, psychologist John
Delatorre joined Brueski to discuss the widespread disdain for
sex workers and its dangerous repercussions, as exemplified by
the case of Police Chief James Burke in Suffolk County and
accused criminal Rex Huberman.
 
 Brueski and Delatorre address the pressing issue of
society's disregard for sex workers, a problem not limited to
Suffolk County but prevalent across the country. Brueski notes,
“These are human beings. These are people who have
rights...considering most of them didn't choose to go into that
sort of profession.” He questions how society can shift its
mindset to take crimes against sex workers more seriously, given
the probable existence of many more perpetrators like Huberman,
who exploit the current mindset of police and society that
consider these individuals as lesser people.
 
 Delatorre responds by highlighting a fundamental issue that
contributes to this problem: society's difficulty in discussing
sex openly and understanding healthy sexuality beyond
heteronormative thinking. He explains, “The ostracism of sex
working is in line with our inability to truly understand and
appreciate just the spectrum of sexuality.” This issue is not
unique to America; Delatorre believes that sex work is viewed
negatively worldwide, leading to the marginalization and
ostracism of sex workers even in industrialized societies.
 
 The conversation then shifts to Rex Huberman, who, like
many imprisoned individuals, has reportedly started meeting with
a clergyman once a week. Delatorre expresses skepticism about the
sincerity of Huberman's newfound religiosity, stating, “The
reality is that everybody finds God when they're in prison...I
have no reason to believe that he is actually going to walk the
path of the righteous.” He suggests that this could be a
strategic move for impression management, a tactic often employed
by individuals who want others to perceive them more favorably
than they actually are.
 
 The discussion on Hidden Killers underscores the urgent
need for society to change its attitude towards sex workers and
sex in general. The devaluation of sex workers' lives and the
lack of attention given to crimes committed against them enable
criminals like Huberman to operate with impunity. Additionally,
the skepticism surrounding the sincerity of criminals' religious
awakenings while incarcerated highlights the need for a more
discerning approach to assessing their claims of reform.
Ultimately, society must confront its discomfort with discussing
sex openly and adopt a more inclusive understanding of sexuality
to address the root causes of these issues.
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