Defense Attorney Bob Motta Speculates Why Heuermann's Wife Has Not Been Questioned
Aug 25, 2023, 07:00 PM
The chilling case of Rex Heuermann took center stage in the recent episode of the podcast "Hidden Killers", as Tony Brueski sat down with Defense Attorney and podcast host of "Defense Diaries", Bob Motta. The discussion revolved around startling DNA revelations found on burlap sacks associated with the case and drew comparisons with other notorious serial killer cases.
"Interestingly enough, there was more DNA of his wife than him that was actually on the sacks themselves," Brueski revealed at the outset, setting the stage for a gripping discussion.
For the uninitiated, the fact that Heuermann's wife's DNA was more prevalent on the sacks, yet she was quickly cleared by the authorities, raises questions. What Brueski found most perplexing, and what became a central point of discussion, was that "the police investigators, detectives have not sat down and talked with her yet."
Motta, who possesses an intimate knowledge of notorious killers, given his father served as John Wayne Gacy's attorney, shared his astonishment at the lack of conversation with Heuermann's wife. Using the Gacy case as an illustrative point, he drew similarities between the two cases. "Gacy was married... for the first, you know, four years of his killing period," Motta began. He highlighted how Gacy's wife, Carol, had unknowingly lived in a house where the body of Tim McCoy was buried. With Carol often questioning the foul smell coming from the crawlspace below their home, Gacy would dismiss her concerns, attributing it to "a dead raccoon or something."
Motta's telling account painted a chilling picture of life with a serial killer, highlighting moments where Carol heard screams emanating from their garage and Gacy's frequent late-night disappearances. "It's hard. Like, and I'm certainly not gonna cast any shade on his wife. 'Cause I don't know," Motta pondered. He further delved into the psyche of those close to the perpetrators, musing over the possibility of willful blindness or a lack of awareness of their partner's crimes.
Drawing parallels with the Heuermann case, the duo questioned the reasons behind the law enforcement's apparent inertia in interviewing Heuermann's wife. "It certainly warrants a conversation with her," Motta asserted. Brueski weighed in with his thoughts, hypothesizing that law enforcement might be monitoring her actions in her natural environment before proceeding.
The discussion then turned to another baffling case of Jared GaN. Brueski pointed out how GaN's wife, who had been under scrutiny for a considerable amount of time, was eventually arrested and charged with first-degree murder. While not insinuating a direct connection with the Heuermann case, Brueski found it "extremely odd that there's been no conversations there with law enforcement."
Both Brueski and Motta stressed the importance of the presumption of innocence. However, the conversation underscored the need for thorough investigations, especially when critical evidence like DNA is present at crime scenes.
The Rex Heuermann case, as discussed in this episode, offers a haunting insight into the enigmatic world of criminal investigations, leaving listeners with more questions than answers. As investigations proceed, the "Hidden Killers" podcast promises to keep its audience at the edge of their seats, unraveling mysteries, one episode at a time.
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"Interestingly enough, there was more DNA of his wife than him that was actually on the sacks themselves," Brueski revealed at the outset, setting the stage for a gripping discussion.
For the uninitiated, the fact that Heuermann's wife's DNA was more prevalent on the sacks, yet she was quickly cleared by the authorities, raises questions. What Brueski found most perplexing, and what became a central point of discussion, was that "the police investigators, detectives have not sat down and talked with her yet."
Motta, who possesses an intimate knowledge of notorious killers, given his father served as John Wayne Gacy's attorney, shared his astonishment at the lack of conversation with Heuermann's wife. Using the Gacy case as an illustrative point, he drew similarities between the two cases. "Gacy was married... for the first, you know, four years of his killing period," Motta began. He highlighted how Gacy's wife, Carol, had unknowingly lived in a house where the body of Tim McCoy was buried. With Carol often questioning the foul smell coming from the crawlspace below their home, Gacy would dismiss her concerns, attributing it to "a dead raccoon or something."
Motta's telling account painted a chilling picture of life with a serial killer, highlighting moments where Carol heard screams emanating from their garage and Gacy's frequent late-night disappearances. "It's hard. Like, and I'm certainly not gonna cast any shade on his wife. 'Cause I don't know," Motta pondered. He further delved into the psyche of those close to the perpetrators, musing over the possibility of willful blindness or a lack of awareness of their partner's crimes.
Drawing parallels with the Heuermann case, the duo questioned the reasons behind the law enforcement's apparent inertia in interviewing Heuermann's wife. "It certainly warrants a conversation with her," Motta asserted. Brueski weighed in with his thoughts, hypothesizing that law enforcement might be monitoring her actions in her natural environment before proceeding.
The discussion then turned to another baffling case of Jared GaN. Brueski pointed out how GaN's wife, who had been under scrutiny for a considerable amount of time, was eventually arrested and charged with first-degree murder. While not insinuating a direct connection with the Heuermann case, Brueski found it "extremely odd that there's been no conversations there with law enforcement."
Both Brueski and Motta stressed the importance of the presumption of innocence. However, the conversation underscored the need for thorough investigations, especially when critical evidence like DNA is present at crime scenes.
The Rex Heuermann case, as discussed in this episode, offers a haunting insight into the enigmatic world of criminal investigations, leaving listeners with more questions than answers. As investigations proceed, the "Hidden Killers" podcast promises to keep its audience at the edge of their seats, unraveling mysteries, one episode at a time.
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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