Episode 14 BTK: The Story Of Dennis Rader Part 2 The She Sees Weird People podcast

In this gripping episode of "She Sees Weird People," hosts Leasa, Faith, and Sharon delve into the dark and twisted mind of Dennis Rader, infamously known as BTK. Picking up from the previous episode, they continue to explore the chilling details of his brutal attacks, psychological manipulation, and the eventual capture that ended his reign of terror.

The episode recounts Rader's horrifying crimes, including the murders of the Otero family, Catherine Bright, and Shirley Vian, among others. The hosts discuss the complexities of Rader's psyche, his attempts to control his impulses, and the delusional sense of power he derived from his heinous acts.

Listeners will learn about the diligent efforts of the Ghostbuster Task Force, the breakthrough in DNA technology that led to Rader's capture, and the subsequent investigation that linked him to other potential crimes. The episode concludes with a discussion on whether Rader truly had control over his actions or was merely a pawn to his own dark fantasies.

Tune in for an intense and thought-provoking exploration of one of America's most notorious serial killers.

Sources:

https://apnews.com/article/btk-serial-killer-investigation-bf9b2d69bdd3e696d7567608c1964593#

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Rader

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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

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/202202/evolution-serial-killer-dennis-rader-btk

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