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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 12 MIN

Dennis Rader

from Compact Murder · host Compact Murder

He was a church leader, husband, and father — but behind closed doors, Dennis Rader was one of America's most sadistic serial killers. Known as BTK — "Bind, Torture, Kill" — he terrorised Wichita for decades before vanishing into suburban life. When he resurfaced thirty years later, his arrogance led police straight to him. In this episode, we uncover how a man who looked ordinary became a monster hiding in plain sight. #BTKKiller #DennisRader #TrueCrimePodcast #HistoryPodcast #SerialKiller #WichitaCrime #CriminalPsychology #ForensicInvestigation

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He was a church leader, husband, and father — but behind closed doors, Dennis Rader was one of America's most sadistic serial killers. Known as BTK — "Bind, Torture, Kill" — he terrorised Wichita for decades before vanishing into suburban life. When...

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