Episode 13 BTK: The Chilling Story of Dennis Rader Part 1

The She Sees Weird People Podcast

In this gripping episode of "She Sees Weird People," hosts Leasa, Faith, and Sharon delve into the chilling story of Dennis Rader, infamously known as the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) Killer. They explore Rader's seemingly normal upbringing, his calculated methods, and the psychological complexities that made him one of the most elusive serial killers of the 1970s.

Listeners are taken through the harrowing details of Rader's first known murders—the Otero family—and the impact of these heinous acts on their surviving members. The hosts discuss Rader's meticulous nature, his narcissistic tendencies, and his disturbing fantasies that fueled his violent crimes.

As the episode unfolds, the team provides insights from forensic psychologists and criminologists, offering a comprehensive look at what drove Rader to commit such atrocities. This episode is the first part of a deep dive into the life and mind of a man who terrorized a community while hiding in plain sight.

Join us next week for part two as we continue to uncover the dark secrets of the BTK Killer.

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Documentary: Prime video; BTK: confessions of a serial Killer

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To give credit where credit is due and to say that I have become a fast fan of Scott. Bonn PHD who is a highly sought after criminologist, who wrote books like “ why we love serial Killers” and lots of Articles at Psychology Today.com, I want to recommend his book. If you're listening to this, you're going to love it. And a lot of information in this next part comes from his writings.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9628130/

Documentary

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