S5 Ep10: Dennis Rader - The BTK Killer

This week, the ICMAP Boys explore the chilling case of Dennis Rader, also known as ‘BTK’ and ‘The BTK Killer’, (an abbreviation he gave himself for “Bind, Torture, Kill”).



Rader brutally claimed ten victims throughout the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s - during which time, he sent a series of taunting letters to the police and local newspapers before seemingly vanishing from the public eye.



In 2004, Rader resumed his letters after he read an article discussing the BTK murders and the killer’s potential whereabouts. Which would lead to an unbelievable series of events that resulted in Rader’s 2005 arrest…



How was Rader able to evade any possible detection for four decades? Could his actions be blamed on two significant incidents during his early childhood? Why did Rader take clothing and belongings from several of his victims? And what was the unbelievable error on Rader’s part that resulted in his capture?



Tune in and all will be revealed!



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Written & Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter | @nozzer89 @thisiscarts

Produced & Mixed by Dan Lambert at Boston Sound | @bstnsnd

Additional voice-over by Tom Andrews & Rachel Lambert

Additional research and timelines written by Danielle St Romaine

Resident Forensic Psychiatrist - Dr Sohom Das

Artwork & animation by Phil Whitton | @philwhitz

Opening theme by Alfie Indra | @alfieindra



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