26: Rex Heuermann: How Many Bodies, In How Many States?

On a recent segment of "Hidden Killers", host Tony Brueski,
delved into the chilling narrative surrounding the alleged serial
killer Rex Heuermann. Brueski discussed the subject with former
Federal Prosecutor and Personal Injury Attorney Eric
Faddis.
 
The conversation focussed on Heuermann's puzzling choice of crime
locations, ranging from his home in Long Island to Las Vegas and
South Carolina. Faddis offered his professional insight, stating,
"Long Island is home base for him. He knows the lay of land
there. Vegas is notorious for sex work. I'm wondering if he
picked these locations, set up shop, got his residence there, a
place where he could carry out these gruesome acts
allegedly."
 
Faddis noted the way Heuermann seemingly managed to control his
environment, allegedly committing these heinous acts without
interference from others, primarily when his family was absent.
He suggested that Heuermann's decision to execute his criminal
acts within the confines of his residences may have allowed him
to avoid immediate suspicion.
 
Adding further intrigue to the story, the family has remained
largely silent, with the wife filing for divorce. Brueski probed
whether families are often oblivious to such dark secrets. In
response, Faddis posited, "It's easy for family members to look
through rose-colored glasses at their loved one and say, 'Oh
gosh, little Johnny could never have done anything like
this'."
 
When asked if family members could be held culpable for harboring
a criminal if they overlooked clear indications of criminal
behavior, Faddis responded that specific laws vary by
jurisdiction. Drawing upon a recent case where a school shooter's
parents were charged, Faddis commented, "Local prosecutors have
to go over with a fine-tooth comb and make judgment calls in
terms of who needs to be held culpable for these egregious things
that happen in our society."
 
Faddis argued that the line between ignorance and willful
blindness is thin and complex. He remarked, "Simply having an
ignorance of the ultimate final act or the severity of the
ultimate final act is not necessarily a defense." This statement
throws light on the complex nature of criminal liability, as well
as the role and responsibilities of those closely associated with
the accused.
 
Perhaps the most intriguing element of the story is Heuermann's
first words upon his arrest: "Is it in the news?" Brueski and
Faddis speculated about the meaning behind this question. Faddis
mused, "To ask if it's in the news seems a little more consistent
with what some people view as a serial killer profile where
they're narcissistic, they kind of like the fame, they like the
notoriety."
 
In the world of crime, the tales are as disturbing as they are
complex. As the story of Rex Heuermann unfolds, listeners eagerly
await further analysis from the experts at "Hidden Killers". This
episode is a stark reminder of the dark depths to which humanity
can sink and the constant quest for justice that pushes
investigators, journalists, and legal professionals to expose
these chilling narratives.
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