Unforgotten CasebookThe cases. The books. The screen stories.Kansas · 1974–1991
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Multiple & serial murders
Also known in coverage as: BTK
Dennis Rader murdered ten people in Kansas between 1974 and 1991 while maintaining a family and working life. Calling himself BTK in communications about the crimes, he resurfaced after years of silence. Investigators traced a computer disk to him before his 2005 arrest and guilty pleas.
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Kansas. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
Map sources checked September 14, 2026. 8 individual Odd Stops location pages matched this case.
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See the full case checklist →6220 Independence Street, Park City, Kansas
Rader lived here before his arrest. The house was demolished in 2007; the original residence cannot be visited.
The original structure no longer exists. Present-day land or replacement buildings are not open attractions; no visitor access was verified.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗3217 East 13th Street North, Wichita, Kansas
Kathryn Bright was attacked at this address in 1974. The original house was subsequently demolished.
The original structure no longer exists. Present-day land or replacement buildings are not open attractions; no visitor access was verified.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗6254 Independence Street, Park City, Kansas
Marine Hedge was killed at her home in 1985. The location is connected with the BTK investigation.
Historical reference only. No tour or public entry has been verified; respect residents and do not contact occupants.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗803 North Edgemoor Street, Wichita, Kansas
Four members of the Otero family were killed here in January 1974. The house remains a private historical location.
Historical reference only. No tour or public entry has been verified; respect residents and do not contact occupants.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗6226 North Hillside Street, Wichita area, Kansas
Davis was killed at this home in 1991. Odd Stops documents that the original building was later demolished.
The original structure no longer exists. Present-day land or replacement buildings are not open attractions; no visitor access was verified.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗2404 West 13th Street North, Wichita, Kansas
Wegerle was murdered here in September 1986. The address became part of the later BTK investigation.
Historical reference only. No tour or public entry has been verified; respect residents and do not contact occupants.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗843 South Pershing Street, Wichita, Kansas
Fox was killed at this home in December 1977. This residential address is presented for historical context.
Historical reference only. No tour or public entry has been verified; respect residents and do not contact occupants.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗3350 North Woodlawn Street, Wichita, Kansas
Rader left a package in a vehicle at this store's parking lot in January 2005. The connection concerns the investigation, not a killing at the store.
Current opening hours and historical-site access are not verified here. A business connection does not mean tours or special access are available.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗Scripted stories and fictional inspirations. Scenes, characters, and dialogue can differ from the record.
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Viewing options & film detailsIMDb · Screen title
IMDb title reference connected to the Dennis Rader case. Listed release: 2010. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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The Wichita Eagle · 2005-08-18 · Page 5
The local newspaper prints questions and answers from evidence presented at the sentencing hearing.
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The Wichita Eagle · 2005-02-27 · Page 1
The local front page covers the arrest and police statements ending the long search for BTK.
Arrest-stage reporting before the guilty pleas.
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Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released August 18, 2019. About 82 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released August 9, 2019. About 45 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released August 24, 2019. About 88 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime All The Time
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released December 5, 2016. About 70 minutes.
Listen to the episodeKiller Psyche
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released August 6, 2024. About 39 minutes.
Listen to the episodeKiller Psyche
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released July 30, 2024. About 51 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCrime Weekly
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released October 31, 2025. About 79 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCrime Weekly
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released December 5, 2025. About 114 minutes.
Listen to the episodeKiller Psyche
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released January 6, 2026. About 51 minutes.
Listen to the episodeLast Podcast On The Left
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released February 16, 2015. About 40 minutes.
Listen to the episode48 Hours
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released October 9, 2025. About 42 minutes.
Listen to the episodeLast Podcast On The Left
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released March 23, 2026. About 51 minutes.
Listen to the episodeKiller Stories with Harvey Guillén
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released September 24, 2018. About 50 minutes.
Listen to the episodeSerial Killers: Real Life Documentaries
Podcast coverage of the Dennis Rader case. Released December 12, 2025. About 43 minutes.
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Internet Archive · Library record · 2006
Singular, Stephen. A library catalog record for a book connected with Dennis Rader. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
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The archive indexes this broadcast under Dennis Rader. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
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The archive indexes this broadcast under Dennis Rader. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
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A third-party transcription of Rader’s answers during his guilty-plea hearing. This page reproduces portions of the proceeding rather than a complete, certified transcript.
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Christina Randall
How The Most EVIL Serial Killer BTK Confessed to Everything | Dennis Rader |
Video from Christina Randall covering the Dennis Rader case. Length: 39:19.
Watch on YouTubeReal Crime
BTK: Catching One Of The Most Infamous Serial Killers | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime
Video from Real Crime covering the Dennis Rader case. Length: 42:48.
Watch on YouTubeAbsolute Crime
The BTK Killer: Everything Netflix Didn't Tell You
Video from Absolute Crime covering the Dennis Rader case. Length: 43:08.
Watch on YouTubeBailey Sarian
Bind, Torture, K*ll: Who was the BTK Killer?
Video from Bailey Sarian covering the Dennis Rader case. Length: 59:05.
Watch on YouTubeReal Crime
BTK Killer: The Decades Long Hunt For The Monster | Born To Kill? | Real Crime
Video from Real Crime covering the Dennis Rader case. Length: 44:49.
Watch on YouTubeReal Stories
Inside The BTK Killer's 30 Year Reign Of Terror
Video from Real Stories covering the Dennis Rader case. Length: 43:08.
Watch on YouTubeReal Crime
The BTK Killer: Inside The 30 Year Hunt To Catch A Monster
Video from Real Crime covering the Dennis Rader case. Length: 43:08.
Watch on YouTubeInvestigation Discovery
Serial Killer BTK’s Twisted Obsession With Local News
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Dennis Rader case. Length: 6:45.
Watch on YouTube