42. Dennis Rader: The BTK Killer Part 1

Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! 

In this episode we start the deep dive into the murderous monster that is Dennis Rader, also known as The BTK Killer. 

Dennis Rader was a master at compartmentalizing. It is hard to believe that one person can be such a loving and caring family man on the outside, but on the inside, have the desire and the ability to bind, torture, and kill 10 innocent victims. 

Everyone in the community knew him as a father, husband, church leader, cub scout leader, outdoorsman, and hard worker. What they didn’t know was that he was also the prolific serial killer that horrified Kansans and stumped Wichita Police for 30 years. 

Join us as we discuss Dennis Rader’s early life and his horrible deeds, with a focus on his first 7 victims.  

 

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Book References: 

A Serial Killer’s Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming by Kerri Rawson 

Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, The BTK Killer by Katherine Ramsland

Note: We will have a separate book club episode to discuss these books in further detail!

 

Cheers! *Tink*

Psst.. don't like all the chit-chat? That's cool. Skip to 5:34 to start the case.