52: Former FBI Robin Dreeke On Why Police Haven't Questioned Heuermann's Wife

Recent revelations surrounding the Rex Heuermann case have left
many perplexed, especially after the sudden removal of the
suspect from suicide watch. On the latest episode of the podcast
"Hidden Killers," host Tony Brueski seeks insight from retired
FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral
Analysis Program, Robin Dreeke.
 
Rex Heuermann, an older individual facing mounting evidence
against him, had recently been taken off suicide watch, sparking
a flurry of questions from the public. Addressing the issue,
Brueski asked, "Is this a good idea to take someone like that off
of a suicide watch or is it really very stressful on resources to
really keep somebody on there for a long period of time?"
 
Dreeke responded by emphasizing the surprising nature of
Heuermann's initial placement on suicide watch. "So let's look at
serial killers. One of the driving motivations of them is
sensationalism fantasy seeking, and since they all edge up high
in psychopathy, they're about grandiosity and notoriety," he
stated. Serial killers, according to Dreeke, are not typically
inclined towards self-harm due to their desire for attention and
recognition.
 
But with Heuermann, it appears that nothing is simple. As Dreeke
mentioned, "It's gonna be interesting because, you know, I
listened to his lawyer speak earlier today and it was interesting
because he, the lawyer seems as convinced as he can be that Rex
is innocent." Further complicating matters is the shocking
discovery of Heuermann's wife's hair on three of the alleged
victims' bodies.
 
"It's a very hard one to explain away," Dreeke noted. There's
been significant debate about whether this evidence necessarily
ties Heuermann's wife to the crimes. "It's interesting,
especially given that her DNA, because of the hair, was found
with the bodies," remarked Dreeke. However, as of the recording,
law enforcement had not interviewed the wife, which has only
intensified public speculation.
 
Brueski probed further, asking why law enforcement hadn't sought
a conversation with Heuermann's wife, given the circumstances.
"You would think if her DNA was found with the deceased bodies
that she would at least be interviewed early," Dreeke
responded.
 
Surprisingly, Dreeke suggested that there might be a strategic
reason behind law enforcement's choice to avoid an immediate
interview. "There's gotta be a reason and a strategy that they're
not interviewing her or haven't interviewed yet," Dreeke mused.
He also mentioned her undergoing cancer treatment, indicating
that health concerns might be a factor in the decision.
 
Despite the uncertainties surrounding the Heuermann case, one
thing is clear: the public's desire for answers remains
unsatisfied. With Heuermann's wife set to appear on a news
segment soon, many are hopeful that some clarity will finally
emerge.
 
As Dreeke aptly summed up the current state of the investigation:
"It'll be interesting because I think she's going on the news
coming up. And so I think we'll probably learn more about what
she says on TV than we do from law enforcement, maybe."
 
With many questions still unanswered, the public can only wait
and see how the Rex Heuermann case unfolds, hoping for justice to
be served for all involved.
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