How Connected Was James Burke to Rex Heuermann?

In a recent episode of the podcast "Hidden Killers," Tony Brueski
delved deep into the murky waters of police corruption and
unsolved crimes, specifically focusing on former Suffolk County
Police Chief James Burke. Brueski's special guest was Susan
Constantine, a recognized body language expert and trial
consultant. Their discussion centered on the halted progress in
the case against Rex Heuermann and the involvement of James
Burke.
 
 Burke, who was already incarcerated for unrelated crimes
and corruption, is now facing allegations of engaging with sex
workers. Brueski raised an alarming concern, questioning the
extent to which Burke’s tenure as the chief may have hindered
investigations, particularly the Gilgo Beach killer case.
Commenting on the hidden layers of crime networks, Constantine
remarked, “You kind of wonder what is underground that we're not
aware of. There's something bigger than what sometimes we see on
the surface and there is police corruption."
 
 Delving further into the clandestine nature of such cases,
Constantine drew parallels with her experience as an expert
consultant in the Jeffrey Epstein case. “When you think about
just that whole underground thing there... there's a lot going on
that I don't know that we all know everything," she shared,
emphasizing that such cover-ups often have connections that
extend beyond what meets the eye. The question that looms large
is whether Burke’s alleged involvement with sex workers was a
mere personal vice, or if it masked deeper connections and
potential cover-ups, potentially involving Heuermann and other
suspects linked to a spree of unsolved murders.
 
 Drawing a parallel with the convoluted intricacies of the
Jeffrey Epstein case, Brueski expressed the challenge of
accepting the potential involvement of high-profile individuals
in such clandestine affairs. "I think the same thing kind of goes
for something like this where you have faith in your police
chief, you have faith in the people who are supposed to be
protecting and serving," he said, emphasizing the trust deficit
that incidents like these create in the community.
 
 Constantine emphasized the hidden layers of corruption that
often go unnoticed. She stressed that certain individuals often
position themselves strategically in high offices to exert
control and influence. “The individuals that are in charge of
those investigating... have strategically put themselves in high
positions. So they can block it," she revealed.
 
 One of the more unsettling revelations from Constantine
alluded to a local case she’s privy to. “I have knowledge of a
psychologist... that becomes the head of the department of
Children and Families being the psychologist where everybody goes
to for the courts approved as being the court-appointed," she
disclosed. Such strategic placements allow these individuals to
control narratives, evidence, and outcomes, ensuring their
secrets remain buried.
 
 Brueski and Constantine further theorized how individuals,
like Rex in this situation, might strategize their moves. If one
wanted to suppress information or control what comes out, they
would likely position themselves in influential places, form
connections with decision-makers, and ensure that every step
taken by investigators or opponents has to go through them. It’s
a haunting game of chess, with real lives at stake.
 
 Towards the end of their conversation, both Brueski and
Constantine expressed apprehension about the future findings in
the case against Burke and his potential connections. The
discussion painted a grim picture of the depths of corruption and
how deep-seated networks can influence and control criminal
investigations. With the lines between protectors and
perpetrators increasingly blurred, one can only wonder: how many
more hidden killers are lurking in the shadows?
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