Is it possible that the most horrifying tales of human depravity are those hidden in plain sight, involving victims society often overlooks? This question emerges from the latest episode of the "Hidden Killers" podcast, where hosts Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott delve into the harrowing case of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Long Island serial killer.

Heuermann's saga is a chilling narrative of violence and predation, primarily targeting sex workers. Brueski recounts, "More and more evidence continues to mount against Rex Heuermann... Sex worker somehow gets involved, seeing him, meeting him. Either survives or dies." The tales of narrow escapes are harrowing. One such account involves a nightclub bottle girl, who in 2010, had to deploy a taser to escape Heuermann's clutches.

Scott emphasizes the grim pattern in Heuermann's alleged crimes, noting the victims' reluctance to approach law enforcement due to their vulnerable status. "These women, they have no reason, I would say, to be coming out and sharing these stories now... But clearly want to get their story heard," Scott observes. This hesitance to report crimes, rooted in stigma and fear, creates a shroud of silence around such atrocities.

A striking aspect of the discussion is the contrast between the support Heuermann receives in prison, including counseling for his depression, and the scarcity of resources for his victims and others in similar situations. Scott critically views the prison's approach to Heuermann, describing it as "minimal" and "very superficial." The conversation then pivots to the complexities surrounding confidentiality and crime within the prison system, raising questions about the boundaries of doctor-patient confidentiality in cases involving serious crimes.

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