{"id":2103022,"date":"2023-11-18T21:54:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T02:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/family-of-alleged-serial-killer-to-receive-1-million-from-establishment-media-group-report\/"},"modified":"2023-11-18T21:57:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T02:57:04","slug":"family-of-alleged-serial-killer-to-receive-1-million-from-establishment-media-group-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/family-of-alleged-serial-killer-to-receive-1-million-from-establishment-media-group-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Family of Alleged Serial Killer to Receive $1 Million from Establishment Media Group: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffamily-of-alleged-serial-killer-to-receive-1-million-from-establishment-media-group-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2103022&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The True Crime Genre: Where is the Line Between Storytelling and\u2063 Profiting\u2062 off Tragedy?<\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, the true crime \u2062genre has exploded in popularity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/remembering-jimmy-buffett-parrotheads-descend-on-key-west-to-honor-margaritaville-singer\/\" title=\"Fans of Jimmy Buffett, known as \"Parrotheads,\" gather in Key West to pay tribute to the iconic \"Margaritaville\" singer.\">captivating audiences worldwide<\/a> \u2063with videos and documentaries that delve into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/family-of-alleged-serial-killer-to-receive-1-million-from-establishment-media-group-report\/\" title=\"Family of Alleged Serial Killer to Receive  Million from Establishment Media Group: Report\">real-life criminal cases<\/a>. But amidst\u200c this fascination, a question arises: when does storytelling\u200d cross the line into profiting off tragedy?<\/p>\n<p>NBC\/Peacock is currently in the process of filming a documentary on Rex Heuermann, \u200cthe suspected Gilgo Beach \u200dserial killer, as\u200b reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsnationnow.com\/crime\/murder-gilgo-beach-family-earn-money-rex-heurmann\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NewsNation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Heuermann was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/suspected-netflix-serial-killer-arrested-police-reportedly-eyeing-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrested<\/a> in July and charged with the murders of\u2062 three women found dumped on \u2062Long Island\u2019s Gilgo Beach between 2010 and 2011: Melissa \u2063Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello.\u200d These murders remained unsolved for over a decade.<\/p>\n<p>Using\u2062 cellphone records and DNA \u200bevidence, including an \u2062old pizza crust found in a\u2064 Manhattan trash can, investigators\u2064 identified Heuermann as a suspect. He is also believed to be the prime\u2064 suspect in the death \u2064of a fourth victim, Maureen Brainard-Barnes.<\/p>\n<p>Now, NBC is seizing the opportunity\u2062 to capitalize \u2062on the public&#8217;s fascination with the case, and they \u2062are \u2062bringing Heuermann&#8217;s estranged wife and \u2063children along \u2063for the ride.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;They will be filmed throughout the trial and after the trial&#8217;s outcome,&#8221; a source\u2063 told NewsNation. &#8220;The family will tell their entire\u2062 story and everything about their life [with Heuermann] exclusively to the [documentary filmmakers].&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Asa Ellerup, who filed for divorce \u2062from Heuermann shortly after his arrest, and their two children are reportedly set to receive at least $1 million for \u2063their participation \u200cin\u200d the project.<\/p>\n<p>Since the money will go to the accused murderer&#8217;s family, it bypasses &#8220;Son of Sam&#8221; \u2062laws, which prohibit criminals from profiting from their \u2062crimes.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-the-democratic-partys-fundraising-juggernaut-could-help-bob-menendezs-legal-defense\/\" title=\"The Democratic Party's fundraising power may aid Bob Menendez's legal defense.\">raises significant ethical concerns<\/a>. NBC, driven by the public&#8217;s \u200cinsatiable appetite for real-life <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/depraved-child-psychiatrist-gets-40-years-using-create-child-porn-secretly-filming-minors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">horror stories<\/a>, is monetizing murder without considering \u200cthe potential additional suffering it\u200c may cause the victims&#8217; families.<\/p>\n<p>On one \u2063hand, Ellerup and her children appear to be just as shocked as \u2063anyone\u2064 by Heuermann&#8217;s alleged crimes. They are victims themselves, unable to find work\u200c and forever marked by their connection to\u2063 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/suspected-texas-serial-killer-murdered-by-cellmate\/\" title=\"Texas Serial Killer Suspected of Murders Killed by Cellmate\">suspected serial\u200b killer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to their lawyer, &#8220;Their existence now\u2064 is as bleak and hardscrabble as you\u2063 can imagine. There&#8217;s no Mercedes, there&#8217;s no luxury vehicles&#8230; Their lives will\u2063 never \u200dbe \u2062the same.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>On \u200bthe other hand,\u200c it is\u200c undoubtedly incredibly painful for the loved ones of the victims to see Heuermann&#8217;s family, or\u2064 anyone, profiting from his alleged crimes.<\/p>\n<p>While his wife and children are not responsible for his actions, it&#8217;s understandable why their lucrative media deal rubs many the wrong way. One user on X.com <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CrimeNJusticeYT\/status\/1725943855671873937?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">called it<\/a> &#8220;a\u2063 slap in the face to the victims&#8217; families.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Son\u200d of Sam&#8221; laws were put in place to prevent criminals\u200b from benefiting from their crimes. \u2063By paying the suspect&#8217;s\u200d family instead, NBC may be technically following the law, but it \u2063raises questions\u2063 about the ethical boundaries they are crossing.<\/p>\n<p>Legally, it may be a fair \u200dworkaround. However, from an ethical standpoint, it seems to blur the lines of morality.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A Note \u2062from Our Deputy Managing Editor:<\/h3>\n<p><em><b>I walked \u2064into the office one morning\u2063 and noticed something strange. Half of The Western Journal&#8217;s readership was missing.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It had finally happened. \u200dFacebook had flipped THE switch.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maybe it was because\u200b we wrote \u2063about ivermectin. Or election\u200b integrity. 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We operate on a shoestring budget\u200b compared to\u2064 other news media companies, so I can personally \u2064promise \u2062that not a penny of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your donation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  will be wasted.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&#8217;d rather <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">become a WJ member<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  outright, you can do that today as well.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We will use \u2064every single cent to fight against the \u2064lies and corruption in high places. <\/span><b>And as long as we have <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>your help<\/b><\/a><b>, we will never give up.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Josh Manning<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Deputy Managing Editor<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Western Journal<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/family-alleged-serial-killer-receive-1-million-establishment-media-group-report\/\">Family of\u200d Alleged Serial Killer \u200dto\u200d Receive $1 Million from Establishment Media \u200dGroup: Report<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> =&#8221;400&#8243;>With your support, we can \u2062continue to \u2062bring you the in-depth investigative reporting and impactful stories that hold those in \u2064power accountable.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Can we count on you?<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please consider \u200dmaking a donation today\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\">here<\/a> to help us keep fighting for the truth and defending your freedom.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>  What role \u200bdoes PAA play\u2062 in holding those in power accountable?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The role of the Public Accountability Advocates (PAA) in holding those \u200din power accountable\u2063 is crucial. PAA acts \u2064as \u200ca watchdog, ensuring transparency, integrity, and responsible governance across various sectors of society.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly,\u200c PAA monitors \u2063the actions and decisions of those in power, such as \u200cgovernment officials, corporate executives, and public\u2064 servants. By conducting thorough research, investigations, and analysis, PAA aims to expose any wrongdoing, corruption, or abuse of power. This scrutiny helps to keep those in \u2063power accountable \u200bfor their actions\u2063 and prevents them from acting in their self-interest or harming the public.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, PAA advocates for transparency and accountability in decision-making processes. They work to \u200censure that decisions made by\u2064 those\u2064 in power are based on evidence, public interest, and \u2064respect for the rule of law. PAA pushes for\u2064 access to \u2064information, \u200cencourages open dialogue, and challenges any attempts to hide \u2062or manipulate information.<\/p>\n<p>Thirdly, PAA plays a pivotal role in promoting citizen participation and engagement in governance. They serve as a bridge between the public and those in power, amplifying the voices and concerns of citizens. Through awareness campaigns, advocacy, and mobilization, PAA empowers \u200dcitizens to demand accountability\u2062 from their leaders and hold them responsible for their \u200cactions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, PAA often collaborates with other civil\u2063 society organizations, \u200dmedia outlets, and\u2062 international bodies\u2064 to amplify their impact. They often work in coalition with like-minded organizations to advocate for policy reforms, institutional changes, and legal frameworks that promote accountability.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, the role of PAA in holding those in power accountable is \u200dmultifaceted.\u200b They monitor actions, advocate for transparency, engage citizens, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure that those\u200c in\u200b power act in the\u200c best interest of the \u200bpublic and are accountable for their \u2062decisions and actions.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, the true crime genre has taken off, with videos and documentaries delving into real-life criminal cases capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. But where is the line between storytelling and profiting off tragedy? 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