7: Will the Gilgo Beach Killer Case Open Door to Other Dormant Investigations?

Welcome to the "Week In Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week In Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL our Podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Chad & Lori Daybell, The Long Island Serial Killer, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

21 Elo 20235min

Welcome to the "Week In Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week In Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL our Podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Chad & Lori Daybell, The Long Island Serial Killer, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

20 Elo 20235min

Welcome to the "Week In Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week In Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL our Podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Chad & Lori Daybell, The Long Island Serial Killer, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

20 Elo 20235min

Welcome to the "Week In Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week In Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL our Podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Chad & Lori Daybell, The Long Island Serial Killer, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

20 Elo 20235min

Welcome to the "Week In Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.       This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.       Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.  Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week In Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL our Podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for 3 days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Chad & Lori Daybell, The Long Island Serial Killer, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

20 Elo 20236min

In a chilling episode of the "Hidden Killers" podcast, host Tony Brueski delved into the mind and motives of the alleged Long Island serial killer, Rex Heuermann, accused of the 2010 murders at Gilgo Beach. Joined by renowned psychotherapist and author, Shavaun Scott, the episode peeled back the layers of deception, sadism, and apparent normality that often cloak such predators.   Scott, who penned the book "The Minds of Mass Killers: Understanding and Interrupting The Pathway to Violence," painted a disturbing portrait of Heuermann. Beyond the brutal act of killing, Heuermann, according to Brueski, took perverse pleasure in tormenting the families of his victims. "Why on earth are you calling the family? Why are you messing with the people that are just trying to grieve?" Brueski mused.   Shedding light on this morbid curiosity, Scott explained, “Serial killers aren't killing for personal gain. They're killing for pleasure, typically sexual pleasure.” Such individuals find the suffering of others arousing, and some, like Heuermann, even derive pleasure from the emotional turmoil of grieving relatives. Heuermann's audacity was evident when he telephoned the sister of one of his victim’s multiple times to revel in her distress.   The duality in Heuermann's personality was another aspect dissected during the discussion. While some acquaintances found him likable, neighbors described him as "grumpy and menacing." This juxtaposition, Scott pointed out, is a hallmark of many serial killers, “They hide this split-off, separate personal quality very, very well.” The narcissism accompanying this is evident in the cat-and-mouse games they play, either with law enforcement, the press, or in Heuermann's case, the victim's family.   His attention to detail, Scott hypothesized, was probably a significant factor in evading capture for so long. "He was very detail-oriented when it came to what he was doing," Brueski noted, highlighting Heuermann's reported obsessive nature. This obsession, according to Scott, would have made him more meticulous about leaving no evidence behind.   The arrest finally came about when a strand of his hair, along with some from his wife, was discovered on the burlap sacks containing the bodies. Such seemingly minor mistakes eventually become instrumental in solving cases that have stymied investigators for years.   One of the most unsettling aspects of such killers is their sexual gratification from their heinous deeds. While some might jump to the conclusion that a history of sexual abuse might be behind such urges, Scott clarified that this isn't always the case. “Sometimes it's exposure to violent pornography at a young age, or even sadistic kinds of horror movies,” she added, suggesting that repeated exposure at a young age can rewire the brain.   But what of the killer's family? Heuermann had a wife and children. Was there any inkling of his double life? Drawing parallels to the infamous BTK killer, Scott postulated that such killers are experts at compartmentalization, meticulously hiding evidence and possibly leading seemingly normal domestic lives. As Brueski aptly put it, it's a case of finding "breadcrumbs" in retrospect.   The "Hidden Killers" episode underscored the complex and often baffling psyche of serial killers. As investigations unfold and more information emerges, society grapples with the uncomfortable reality that monsters can sometimes hide in plain sight, masked by a veneer of normality. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

18 Elo 20239min

In a recent episode of the podcast "Hidden Killers," retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, Robin Dreeke, discussed the challenging investigation surrounding Rex Heuermann. The primary topic of discussion? Heuermann's residence - a hoarder's house, and the possible treasures and trophies that might be hidden amidst the clutter.   "We are discussing Rex Heuermann right now and the hoarding house in which he once resided," began Tony Brueski, the show's host. The lingering question was whether Heuermann could hide something from his victims, perhaps a pair of shoes or other items, indicating a pattern of collecting or hoarding trophies from his misdeeds.   "I think it's also why law enforcement seems to have torn that house apart," remarked Dreeke. "They're looking for collections, trying to identify what he's had over the years. Collecting something from the victims is very high in the probability of what they're searching for to show that consistent pattern."   However, navigating a hoarder's house, especially when searching for clues or evidence, is no ordinary task. Unlike a typical crime scene, investigators must sift through random debris, attempting to find relevant evidence amidst a sea of chaos.   "It's not necessarily like the trophies are going to be standing there," Brueski commented on the daunting task. "How do you even begin to determine what is relevant?"   Dreeke painted a vivid picture, "It is incredibly challenging. When you go in with an investigative team, a search team, there's a lot of people because the volume of things to go through is insurmountable for one case agent, one team lead." He elaborated on the process, where a team lead briefs the rest on what they should be looking for, but with such a volume, it becomes an extremely tedious and lengthy task.   In relation to Heuermann's case, the challenge amplifies. Amid the vast chaos, how can an agent distinguish a pair of shoes collected as a trophy from just another pair amidst the clutter?   Additionally, the balance between conducting a thorough investigation while minimizing impact on innocent individuals poses another hurdle. "You don't want to destroy homes. You want to be respectful in areas that should have respect. It's an amazingly challenging balance," Dreeke explained.   Interestingly, the home has already been returned to Heuermann's family, prompting Brueski to question if the investigators might have missed potential evidence, given the ongoing nature of the case.   "I think it just shows where they're at in the investigation," responded Dreeke. "It indicates they got what they think they needed." Dreeke further speculated that the cooperation of Heuermann's wife could have played a role in expediting the investigation, emphasizing the importance of building a positive relationship between the investigators and the family.   The exploration into the depths of Heuermann's hoarder house is a grim reminder of the complexities law enforcement faces. Beyond the physical challenges of sifting through countless items, the psychological aspect of discerning what may be an innocent belonging from a dark trophy is a testament to the rigor and determination of investigative teams.   In this case, while the exact details remain under wraps, one thing remains clear: the investigators are confident they have what they need, making strides towards unveiling the truth behind Rex Heuermann's alleged crimes. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

18 Elo 20236min

In a recent episode of the acclaimed podcast "Hidden Killers," Tony Brueski spoke with Joseph Scott Morgan, a Forensic Scientist and Distinguished Scholar of Applied Forensics at Jacksonville State University, about a chilling topic: a murder case where the key to solving it lay buried within a hoarder's home.   The backdrop is grim. A house that once seemed to tell the tale of an obsessive collector, overflowing with a lifetime of trinkets and mementos, turned out to be a maze of potential evidence in an unsettling murder case. Brueski set the scene, recounting, "This very much looks like a hoarder house… The FBI had to rip through a hoarder house." He posed the immediate question, "What does that say to us about a personality like this and the likelihood of hoarding and if there's this proclivity to kill people?"   Morgan's response, shaped by years in forensics, painted a daunting challenge for investigators. Sifting through decades of items, every piece could either be a mere trinket or a damning piece of evidence. "It is an overwhelming task," he admitted. "Out of all the stuff in here, what's going to have value and what is not going to have value?"   Diving deeper into the psyche of a potential criminal, Morgan pondered on the strategic advantage a hoarder's home would offer. The consistent accumulation of objects could be the perfect hiding place for incriminating items. "If this guy is such a super criminal, did he look around these areas and say, well, I'm gonna hold some stuff back from these adventures that I'm going out on?" Morgan speculated.   The home, it turns out, was more than just a repository of keepsakes. "One of the victims may have met their end in the house," said Brueski, emphasizing the gravity of their discoveries. But this isn't the only case in recent memory to have investigators scratching their heads. Morgan drew attention to another chilling incident – the discovery of a dismembered body found on Fire Island in 1996, with the skull found in a different location in 2010. "Is there any indication that perhaps that skull had been held back for a protracted period of time?" he queried, noting the potential significance of weathering and tool marks on the recovered bone.   Morgan also highlighted the incredible strides in forensic technology over the years. "We did not have the capability in say, 2007 to do the things...we do now in order to put a really fine point on it and begin to try to understand origin," he said, emphasizing the role of DNA evidence in modern forensic investigations. This evolution of techniques has provided a more nuanced view of older evidence, allowing investigators to revisit cold cases with a fresh perspective.   Looking ahead, Morgan foresees even more groundbreaking advancements, particularly in the field of DNA databases and artificial intelligence. He suggested, "There's no telling how far the technology could expand just from a crime-fighting standpoint." Given the rapid pace of technological change, he believes it's only a matter of time before forensic science can draw from an even richer pool of evidence.   Closing on a light note, Brueski and Morgan mused the popular trend of at-home DNA kits, a seemingly innocent gift that could potentially uncover dark family secrets. "We thought Uncle Bernie was so nice. Turns out he killed seven hookers in Los Angeles," Brueski quipped.   Their discussion is a stark reminder of the fascinating, sometimes horrifying intersection of forensics, psychology, and crime. As technology and techniques evolve, the tools at investigators' disposal only grow more powerful, enabling them to unearth long-hidden secrets and bring justice to the fore. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

17 Elo 202312min