37: Attorney Eric Faddis On The Long And Difficult Road Of Defending Rex Heuermann

In a riveting episode of the popular "Hidden Killers" podcast
hosted by Tony Brueski, former Felony Prosecutor and attorney
Eric Faddis detailed the intricate intricacies surrounding the
Rex Heuerman case, revealing a labyrinthine web of evidence,
multiple jurisdictions, and daunting legal challenges.
 
"Multiple states, multiple victims," Brueski began, highlighting
the daunting scope of the case against Heuerman. As it stands,
the ongoing investigation involves not only different states but
also entails navigating the legal terrain of different
jurisdictions, each with its own set of laws. Such complexity,
Faddis mentioned, makes it exceedingly challenging to form a
coherent defense strategy. "Trying to synthesize all of that into
something that is digestible... is a monstrous undertake," he
stated.
 
The discussion moved on to address the scale of the case.
Typically, a murder case involves one victim in a single
jurisdiction. In contrast, the case against Heuerman features
multiple victims. "As of right now, as of this recording, it is
three. It's likely going to increase if the evidence that we've
been hearing about turns out to come to fruition," Faddis pointed
out.
 
The enormity of the case, Brueski and Faddis concurred, could
result in significant delays. Faddis reasoned that the defense
would need ample time to process the colossal amount of
information and evidence. Moreover, prolonging the case might
work in the defense's favor, especially if they are addressing
cold cases from years or decades past.
 
Faddis remarked, "I totally see the defense really drawing this
out and I don't think these cases are going away anytime soon."
Brueski added, it's not just a tactic to stall but a practical
necessity, emphasizing, "we are human beings and we have to get
through this information."
 
The conversation took a turn to the DNA evidence linking Heuerman
to the crime scenes. Currently, the most damning piece of
evidence is the two hairs found - one each from Heuerman and his
wife, present on a burlap sack. These hair samples yielded
mitochondrial DNA matches. Faddis noted the importance of this
discovery, "It ties him directly to at least one of these
victims... he can't play the 'it wasn't me' defense."
 
However, as much as DNA is pivotal, it also becomes a focal point
for defense strategies. Faddis speculated on potential defense
narratives, suggesting they might argue that Heuerman frequented
sex workers, attempting to present the DNA as a result of a
consensual interaction. Yet, Faddis swiftly dismissed this theory
as improbable, stressing, "He is not going to be able to remove
himself from all of these deaths because his DNA inextricably
links him to at least one of those deaths."
 
Brueski echoed Faddis's sentiments, emphasizing that such a
defense would be hard to maintain given the gravity of the
evidence against Heuerman. The DNA and the disturbing materials
found in his possession make a consensual interaction defense
almost untenable.
 
In conclusion, Faddis confidently stated, "The defense of 'oh no,
I just like to see prostitutes here and there' is not going to
get any traction based on what we know so far."
 
The episode leaves listeners grappling with the complexities and
depth of the case against Rex Heuerman, highlighting the colossal
task ahead for the defense and prosecution.
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