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The Gilgo Beach Murders: The Case Against Rex Heuermann

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Rex Heuermann
Long Island Serial Killer
Gilgo Beach Killings
James Burke
Sex Workers
Suffolk County Police Department
Eyewitness Testimony
True Crime
Suffolk County Police
John Ray
Rodney Harrison
Asa Elrub
Swinger Parties
Rex Heuerman
Keith Jesperson
Criminal Justice System
Cell Phone Triangulation
DNA Evidence
Sex Parties
Gilgo Beach

For nearly two decades, the remains of young women kept turning up along the desolate stretches of Long Island — in the scrub brush off Ocean Parkway, in wooded areas out east, in places no one was supposed to find them. And for most of that time, no one was held accountable. I'm Tony Brueski, and this podcast is my deep dive into one of the most chilling serial murder cases in modern American his... more

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Jennifer Coffindaffer
Retired FBI Special Agent
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Episode: Seven Women. One Expected Plea. And Families Still Waiting.
Shavaun Scott
Psychotherapist and Author
Episode: 10 Signs Rex Heuermann’s Family Missed — FBI & Psych Experts Reveal the Truth! | 2025 True Crime
Victoria Heuermann
Daughter of Rex Heuermann
Episode: Rex Heuermann: The Psychology of Asa Ellerup’s Denial & the Gilgo Beach Nightmare | 2025 Year in Review
Asa Ellerup
Wife of Rex Heuermann, maintains support for her husband
Episode: "He's My Hero" - Gilgo Beach Killer's Wife Defends Rex Heuermann Despite DNA on Bodies | Psychologist Reacts
Robin Dreeke
Retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program
Episode: “Telling Him I Love Him Hurts Him” — Gilgo Killer's Wife, Asa Ellerup’s Most Bizarre Statement Yet
Robin Drake
Retired FBI Special Agent, Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program
FBI
Episode: Ret FBI Behavioral Chief Answers, How Did The Long Island Serial Killer Get Away With Crimes For So Long-WEEK IN REVIEW
Siobhan Scott
Psychotherapist and author
Episode: What Is James Burke's Connection To Rex Heuermann? -WEEK IN REVIEW
Eric Faddis
Attorney and former felony prosecutor
Episode: Rex Heuermann Charged With Two More LISK Murders-Half Year Review
John Ray
Attorney representing victims' families, involved in the Rex Heuermann case
Episode: Attorney John Ray Points The Finger At Rex Heuermann's Daughter-WEEK IN REVIEW

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Tony Brueski
Host of Hidden Killers Podcast, with a focus on true crime topics, particularly exploring the psychological and emotional aspects of criminal cases.

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2.0 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Total faith in SCPD???

    What about the 14 year gap in the investigation? Guess you're NOT from Suffolk County…I agree with the other reviewer I wouldn’t have the daughter babysit my pet rock. This podcast is an insult to the victims and supports the corruption that allowed the decade plus stall on the investigation and let this monster go free. Stopping gleaning other’s reporting and more importantly STOP victimizing the victims.

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    Destroyed Thanksgiving
    United States2 years ago
  • The Ads!

    Not a bad show, but come on man add after ad

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    Duckerzzz
    Australia2 years ago
  • Too many ads

    Ok, just to let everyone know, this is not actually an original podcast. Each little episode is clipped from his other shows. These are generally 5 minutes of episode and 6-10 minutes of ads. Also they clip the weekend episodes that repeat everything from the week so it’s the exact same thing again. This guy is an old morning shock-type joc that just never got over it. Don’t bother.

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    Rolth
    United States2 years ago
  • Same episodes over and over!

    They just name it something different and even the ad free version has ads. Just not an unbearable amount. Good premise, real bad execution

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    cecilebdemented
    United States2 years ago
  • It’s like spam

    Crowds out any true crime search I do. And John Ray’s finding we’re not unfounded. Bet you wouldn’t have Victoria or Asa babysit your child

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    Sicopaw
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners express concern for the respectful portrayal of victims and their families, often feeling that the podcast could improve in this area.

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Rex Heuermann’s Ex-Wife Called Him Her Hero — Then Came the Confession
Q: Is the wrongful death claim likely to succeed if the plaintiff cannot demonstrate that the wife knew, or should have known, about the killings?
It's a stretch legally; the plaintiffs would need to prove that her actions or inactions caused the deaths, or at least were a substantial factor, and that there was no intervening cause that would shift responsibility to Rex; many factors make the outcome uncertain, including the intervening cause and the degree of knowledge required.
Rex Heuermann’s Ex-Wife Called Him Her Hero — Then Came the Confession
Q: Do you think the digital forensic evidence, like texts between spouses, could show a pattern that suggests she knew something was off?
Yes, digital forensics could uncover messages indicating concern or inquiries about nighttime activities or unusual events, which may be used to argue knowledge or suspicion; the existence and interpretation of such messages will depend on what is actually found and admitted in depositions.
Rex Heuermann’s Ex-Wife Called Him Her Hero — Then Came the Confession
Q: Eric, as someone who has prosecuted violent crimes that have happened inside homes, do you believe that a wife can live in a space that small and not know something is deeply wrong?
There is a theoretical possibility she did not know, but the likelihood leans toward some suspicion or inclination; the more telling question is whether that knowledge rises to actual knowledge of the murders, which is difficult to determine and will be a central issue in the civil case.
Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty — What the Families Get and What They Lose
Q: Eric, what exactly is happening inside of those conversations between Rex and his attorney that seems to have brought us to this?
The hosts note that plea negotiations often involve strategic planning, potential constitutional challenges, and a tightening of exposure as trial approaches, with the defense seeking favorable terms while acknowledging the reality of risk and the possible leverage of family considerations.
REX CHANNEL — REX HEUERMANN PART 1
Q: What is the significance of the blueprint for the killings being introduced as evidence?
It supports the argument of premeditation and demonstrates detailed planning, strengthening the case for a calculated, not impulsive, series of crimes.

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Episodes detail the harrowing story of the Gilgo Beach murders, focusing predominantly on Rex Heuermann, the primary suspect accused of killing multiple women over several years. The podcast interweaves elements of true crime with a sensitive exploration of the victims' lives and the emotional toll on their families, particularly emphasizing the plight of those left behind to seek justice. It features expert insights from law enforcement and psychological analysis, highlighting the complexities of Heuermann's character as a family man and respected architect versus the chilling accusations against him. Several episodes also cover the intricacies of the legal proceedings and the societal implications surrounding the case, particularly regard... more

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