The Hidden Killers podcast, hosted by Tony Brueski, delves deep into the minds of criminals and the societal issues that often facilitate their actions. In a recent episode, psychologist John Delatorre joined Brueski to discuss the widespread disdain for sex workers and its dangerous repercussions, as exemplified by the case of Police Chief James Burke in Suffolk County and accused criminal Rex Huberman.

 

 Brueski and Delatorre address the pressing issue of society's disregard for sex workers, a problem not limited to Suffolk County but prevalent across the country. Brueski notes, “These are human beings. These are people who have rights...considering most of them didn't choose to go into that sort of profession.” He questions how society can shift its mindset to take crimes against sex workers more seriously, given the probable existence of many more perpetrators like Huberman, who exploit the current mindset of police and society that consider these individuals as lesser people.

 

 Delatorre responds by highlighting a fundamental issue that contributes to this problem: society's difficulty in discussing sex openly and understanding healthy sexuality beyond heteronormative thinking. He explains, “The ostracism of sex working is in line with our inability to truly understand and appreciate just the spectrum of sexuality.” This issue is not unique to America; Delatorre believes that sex work is viewed negatively worldwide, leading to the marginalization and ostracism of sex workers even in industrialized societies.

 

 The conversation then shifts to Rex Huberman, who, like many imprisoned individuals, has reportedly started meeting with a clergyman once a week. Delatorre expresses skepticism about the sincerity of Huberman's newfound religiosity, stating, “The reality is that everybody finds God when they're in prison...I have no reason to believe that he is actually going to walk the path of the righteous.” He suggests that this could be a strategic move for impression management, a tactic often employed by individuals who want others to perceive them more favorably than they actually are.

 

 The discussion on Hidden Killers underscores the urgent need for society to change its attitude towards sex workers and sex in general. The devaluation of sex workers' lives and the lack of attention given to crimes committed against them enable criminals like Huberman to operate with impunity. Additionally, the skepticism surrounding the sincerity of criminals' religious awakenings while incarcerated highlights the need for a more discerning approach to assessing their claims of reform. Ultimately, society must confront its discomfort with discussing sex openly and adopt a more inclusive understanding of sexuality to address the root causes of these issues.

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