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Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Kohberger Big Breakdown – Katherine Ramsland & The Witness List Before the case ever reached a plea deal, there was one name on Bryan Kohberger's defense witness list that raised every eyebrow in true crime: Dr. Katherine Ramsland. Ramsland isn't just any expert. She's a forensic psychologist, bestselling author, and was Kohberger's criminology professor at DeSales University. She also worked directly with the BTK killer, Dennis Rader. Her inclusion signaled that the defense was preparing to lean into Kohberger's background in criminal psychology—maybe even to argue a behavioral or diminished-capacity angle. But here's the twist: Ramsland publicly distanced herself. She said she never expected to be a witness, and never saw violent tendencies in Kohberger. That raises the question—why was her name there in the first place? In this episode, we break down what her inclusion says about the defense's early strategy. Were they gearing up to humanize Kohberger? Paint him as a misunderstood academic? Use his background in criminal behavior as a shield instead of a sword? We explore how the plea deal cut off any courtroom appearance by Ramsland—and why that might have been intentional. This is the psychological warfare of trial strategy: what you signal, what you threaten, and what you never have to prove. Her name may never be called, but it says a lot about the narrative they wanted in play. HASHTAGS: #BryanKohberger #KatherineRamsland #ExpertWitness #CriminalPsychology #BTKConnection #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #WitnessList #DefenseStrategy #KohbergerCase Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Kohberger Big Breakdown – Katherine Ramsland & The Witness List Before the case ever reached a plea deal, there was one name on Bryan Kohberger's defense witness list that raised every eyebrow in true crime: Dr. Katherine Ramsland. Ramsland isn't just any expert. She's a forensic psychologist, bestselling author, and was Kohberger's criminology professor at DeSales University. She also worked directly with the BTK killer, Dennis Rader. Her inclusion signaled that the defense was preparing to lean into Kohberger's background in criminal psychology—maybe even to argue a behavioral or diminished-capacity angle. But here's the twist: Ramsland publicly distanced herself. She said she never expected to be a witness, and never saw violent tendencies in Kohberger. That raises the question—why was her name there in the first place? In this episode, we break down what her inclusion says about the defense's early strategy. Were they gearing up to humanize Kohberger? Paint him as a misunderstood academic? Use his background in criminal behavior as a shield instead of a sword? We explore how the plea deal cut off any courtroom appearance by Ramsland—and why that might have been intentional. This is the psychological warfare of trial strategy: what you signal, what you threaten, and what you never have to prove. Her name may never be called, but it says a lot about the narrative they wanted in play. HASHTAGS: #BryanKohberger #KatherineRamsland #ExpertWitness #CriminalPsychology #BTKConnection #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #WitnessList #DefenseStrategy #KohbergerCase Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Vous aimez Les Fabuleux Destins le podcast Bababam Originals ? Vous allez adorer nos autres créations originales ! Aujourd'hui, on vous invite à découvrir La Traque le podcast qui vous plonge dans les plus grandes courses poursuites de l'histoire. Dans cette nouvelle saison, découvrez la sordide histoire de BTK, l'étrangleur. D'apparence, personne n'aurait pu croire que Dennis Rader, monsieur tout le monde, se cachait derrière ces lettres. Il file le parfait amour, est un bon père de famille et étudie même la criminologie. Pourtant, dès que son entourage a les yeux tournés, Dennis laisse libre cours à ses pulsions les plus sinistres. Il commet 10 meurtres, en suivant un mode opératoire très précis. B pour Bind, T pour Torture, et K pour Kill, soit "Attacher, Torturer et Tuer". Crédits : Production : Bababam Textes : Cyril Legrais Voix : Anne Cosmao, Aurélien Gouas Montage et sound design : Guillaume Cabaret En partenariat avec Upday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“I Still Feel Rex Is Here” — Gilgo Killer's Wife, Asa Ellerup's Grief and Denial, Analyzed by the FBI In Segment 3, we enter the emotional core of the Gilgo Beach case. As Asa Ellerup walks through the remnants of her raided home, she says something haunting: “I still feel Rex is here.” It's not just grief—it's denial, memory, and psychological trauma colliding all at once. Tony Brueski and former FBI behavioral expert Robin Dreeke examine what happens when someone's entire identity is built around a man who may not have ever existed in the way she believed. Dreeke draws from deep behavioral analysis to explain Asa's apparent inability to accept the allegations—even in the face of overwhelming evidence. This segment also introduces another powerful voice: Victoria Heuermann, the daughter of Rex and Asa. Caught between the loving father who built her a dollhouse and the man now accused of being a serial killer, Victoria represents a generational split in how trauma is processed. She openly admits she feels torn—stating she both loves and hates her father. We explore how denial, trauma bonding, and emotional survival play out across generations. Dreeke draws comparisons to Kerri Rawson, daughter of BTK killer Dennis Rader, and discusses how individuals come to terms—or refuse to—with the dark truths inside their families. Through Asa's refusal to ask questions and Victoria's cautious acceptance of reality, we see the full spectrum of psychological responses in the wake of extreme betrayal. This isn't just about the crimes. It's about what happens when your past is rewritten in real time—and you're left to pick up the pieces. Hashtags: #RexHeuermann #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #GilgoBeach #TrueCrimePodcast #FBIProfiler #BTKComparison #FamilyDenial #HiddenKillers #PeacockDocumentary Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
“I Still Feel Rex Is Here” — Gilgo Killer's Wife, Asa Ellerup's Grief and Denial, Analyzed by the FBI In Segment 3, we enter the emotional core of the Gilgo Beach case. As Asa Ellerup walks through the remnants of her raided home, she says something haunting: “I still feel Rex is here.” It's not just grief—it's denial, memory, and psychological trauma colliding all at once. Tony Brueski and former FBI behavioral expert Robin Dreeke examine what happens when someone's entire identity is built around a man who may not have ever existed in the way she believed. Dreeke draws from deep behavioral analysis to explain Asa's apparent inability to accept the allegations—even in the face of overwhelming evidence. This segment also introduces another powerful voice: Victoria Heuermann, the daughter of Rex and Asa. Caught between the loving father who built her a dollhouse and the man now accused of being a serial killer, Victoria represents a generational split in how trauma is processed. She openly admits she feels torn—stating she both loves and hates her father. We explore how denial, trauma bonding, and emotional survival play out across generations. Dreeke draws comparisons to Kerri Rawson, daughter of BTK killer Dennis Rader, and discusses how individuals come to terms—or refuse to—with the dark truths inside their families. Through Asa's refusal to ask questions and Victoria's cautious acceptance of reality, we see the full spectrum of psychological responses in the wake of extreme betrayal. This isn't just about the crimes. It's about what happens when your past is rewritten in real time—and you're left to pick up the pieces. Hashtags: #RexHeuermann #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #GilgoBeach #TrueCrimePodcast #FBIProfiler #BTKComparison #FamilyDenial #HiddenKillers #PeacockDocumentary Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
“I Still Feel Rex Is Here” — Gilgo Killer's Wife, Asa Ellerup's Grief and Denial, Analyzed by the FBI In Segment 3, we enter the emotional core of the Gilgo Beach case. As Asa Ellerup walks through the remnants of her raided home, she says something haunting: “I still feel Rex is here.” It's not just grief—it's denial, memory, and psychological trauma colliding all at once. Tony Brueski and former FBI behavioral expert Robin Dreeke examine what happens when someone's entire identity is built around a man who may not have ever existed in the way she believed. Dreeke draws from deep behavioral analysis to explain Asa's apparent inability to accept the allegations—even in the face of overwhelming evidence. This segment also introduces another powerful voice: Victoria Heuermann, the daughter of Rex and Asa. Caught between the loving father who built her a dollhouse and the man now accused of being a serial killer, Victoria represents a generational split in how trauma is processed. She openly admits she feels torn—stating she both loves and hates her father. We explore how denial, trauma bonding, and emotional survival play out across generations. Dreeke draws comparisons to Kerri Rawson, daughter of BTK killer Dennis Rader, and discusses how individuals come to terms—or refuse to—with the dark truths inside their families. Through Asa's refusal to ask questions and Victoria's cautious acceptance of reality, we see the full spectrum of psychological responses in the wake of extreme betrayal. This isn't just about the crimes. It's about what happens when your past is rewritten in real time—and you're left to pick up the pieces. Hashtags: #RexHeuermann #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #GilgoBeach #TrueCrimePodcast #FBIProfiler #BTKComparison #FamilyDenial #HiddenKillers #PeacockDocumentary Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
“I Still Feel Rex Is Here” — Gilgo Killer's Wife, Asa Ellerup's Grief and Denial, Analyzed by the FBI In Segment 3, we enter the emotional core of the Gilgo Beach case. As Asa Ellerup walks through the remnants of her raided home, she says something haunting: “I still feel Rex is here.” It's not just grief—it's denial, memory, and psychological trauma colliding all at once. Tony Brueski and former FBI behavioral expert Robin Dreeke examine what happens when someone's entire identity is built around a man who may not have ever existed in the way she believed. Dreeke draws from deep behavioral analysis to explain Asa's apparent inability to accept the allegations—even in the face of overwhelming evidence. This segment also introduces another powerful voice: Victoria Heuermann, the daughter of Rex and Asa. Caught between the loving father who built her a dollhouse and the man now accused of being a serial killer, Victoria represents a generational split in how trauma is processed. She openly admits she feels torn—stating she both loves and hates her father. We explore how denial, trauma bonding, and emotional survival play out across generations. Dreeke draws comparisons to Kerri Rawson, daughter of BTK killer Dennis Rader, and discusses how individuals come to terms—or refuse to—with the dark truths inside their families. Through Asa's refusal to ask questions and Victoria's cautious acceptance of reality, we see the full spectrum of psychological responses in the wake of extreme betrayal. This isn't just about the crimes. It's about what happens when your past is rewritten in real time—and you're left to pick up the pieces. Hashtags: #RexHeuermann #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #GilgoBeach #TrueCrimePodcast #FBIProfiler #BTKComparison #FamilyDenial #HiddenKillers #PeacockDocumentary Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Living With a Serial Killer: FBI Expert Explains How Rex Heuermann Hid 7 Murders From Family Description: How does a man accused of brutally murdering seven women over three decades hide such horrific crimes from the family sleeping under the same roof? In this eye-opening interview, former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, who led the Bureau's Behavioral Analysis Program, breaks down the sophisticated psychological mechanisms that allow serial killers to compartmentalize their lives. Rex Heuermann, a 61-year-old Manhattan architect, allegedly maintained two completely separate existences - devoted family man in Massapequa Park by day, predator hunting vulnerable women by night. His wife of 27 years, Asa Ellerup, continues to support him, while his daughter Victoria now believes he's "most likely" guilty. This family divide offers a unique window into how deception operates in long-term relationships. Dreeke explains the concept of "truth-default state" - why spouses detect lies at only 50% accuracy, essentially no better than a coin flip. He reveals how environmental factors like suburban normalcy and professional success create cognitive dissonance that prevents family members from recognizing warning signs. The discussion covers specific patterns Heuermann allegedly used: only killing when family was out of town, using multiple burner phones, and maintaining strict operational security that ultimately failed him. Drawing parallels to other cases like BTK killer Dennis Rader, Dreeke provides crucial insights for listeners about red flags in relationships: secretive technology use, unexplained absences, compartmentalized friendships, and subtle personality shifts. He addresses the haunting question every family member asks: "How did I not know?" This episode is particularly valuable for women concerned about relationship safety, offering practical advice on when privacy becomes concerning secrecy and how to strengthen intuition without becoming paranoid. Dreeke's expertise in trust assessment and human behavior provides listeners with tools to protect themselves while understanding the complex trauma faced by families of accused killers. Hashtags: #SerialKillerPsychology #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachMurders #FBIBehavioralAnalysis #RobinDreeke #TrueCrime #Compartmentalization #DoubleLife #FamilyTrauma #CriminalPsychology #RelationshipRedFlags #TrueCrimePodcast #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #SerialKillerFamily #DeceptionDetection #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrimeCommunity #PsychologicalManipulation #DomesticDeception #CrimeAnalysis #BehavioralProfiling #TrustYourGut #WomensSafety Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Living With a Serial Killer: FBI Expert Explains How Rex Heuermann Hid 7 Murders From Family Description: How does a man accused of brutally murdering seven women over three decades hide such horrific crimes from the family sleeping under the same roof? In this eye-opening interview, former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, who led the Bureau's Behavioral Analysis Program, breaks down the sophisticated psychological mechanisms that allow serial killers to compartmentalize their lives. Rex Heuermann, a 61-year-old Manhattan architect, allegedly maintained two completely separate existences - devoted family man in Massapequa Park by day, predator hunting vulnerable women by night. His wife of 27 years, Asa Ellerup, continues to support him, while his daughter Victoria now believes he's "most likely" guilty. This family divide offers a unique window into how deception operates in long-term relationships. Dreeke explains the concept of "truth-default state" - why spouses detect lies at only 50% accuracy, essentially no better than a coin flip. He reveals how environmental factors like suburban normalcy and professional success create cognitive dissonance that prevents family members from recognizing warning signs. The discussion covers specific patterns Heuermann allegedly used: only killing when family was out of town, using multiple burner phones, and maintaining strict operational security that ultimately failed him. Drawing parallels to other cases like BTK killer Dennis Rader, Dreeke provides crucial insights for listeners about red flags in relationships: secretive technology use, unexplained absences, compartmentalized friendships, and subtle personality shifts. He addresses the haunting question every family member asks: "How did I not know?" This episode is particularly valuable for women concerned about relationship safety, offering practical advice on when privacy becomes concerning secrecy and how to strengthen intuition without becoming paranoid. Dreeke's expertise in trust assessment and human behavior provides listeners with tools to protect themselves while understanding the complex trauma faced by families of accused killers. Hashtags: #SerialKillerPsychology #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachMurders #FBIBehavioralAnalysis #RobinDreeke #TrueCrime #Compartmentalization #DoubleLife #FamilyTrauma #CriminalPsychology #RelationshipRedFlags #TrueCrimePodcast #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #SerialKillerFamily #DeceptionDetection #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrimeCommunity #PsychologicalManipulation #DomesticDeception #CrimeAnalysis #BehavioralProfiling #TrustYourGut #WomensSafety Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Living With a Serial Killer: FBI Expert Explains How Rex Heuermann Hid 7 Murders From Family Description: How does a man accused of brutally murdering seven women over three decades hide such horrific crimes from the family sleeping under the same roof? In this eye-opening interview, former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, who led the Bureau's Behavioral Analysis Program, breaks down the sophisticated psychological mechanisms that allow serial killers to compartmentalize their lives. Rex Heuermann, a 61-year-old Manhattan architect, allegedly maintained two completely separate existences - devoted family man in Massapequa Park by day, predator hunting vulnerable women by night. His wife of 27 years, Asa Ellerup, continues to support him, while his daughter Victoria now believes he's "most likely" guilty. This family divide offers a unique window into how deception operates in long-term relationships. Dreeke explains the concept of "truth-default state" - why spouses detect lies at only 50% accuracy, essentially no better than a coin flip. He reveals how environmental factors like suburban normalcy and professional success create cognitive dissonance that prevents family members from recognizing warning signs. The discussion covers specific patterns Heuermann allegedly used: only killing when family was out of town, using multiple burner phones, and maintaining strict operational security that ultimately failed him. Drawing parallels to other cases like BTK killer Dennis Rader, Dreeke provides crucial insights for listeners about red flags in relationships: secretive technology use, unexplained absences, compartmentalized friendships, and subtle personality shifts. He addresses the haunting question every family member asks: "How did I not know?" This episode is particularly valuable for women concerned about relationship safety, offering practical advice on when privacy becomes concerning secrecy and how to strengthen intuition without becoming paranoid. Dreeke's expertise in trust assessment and human behavior provides listeners with tools to protect themselves while understanding the complex trauma faced by families of accused killers. Hashtags: #SerialKillerPsychology #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachMurders #FBIBehavioralAnalysis #RobinDreeke #TrueCrime #Compartmentalization #DoubleLife #FamilyTrauma #CriminalPsychology #RelationshipRedFlags #TrueCrimePodcast #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #SerialKillerFamily #DeceptionDetection #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrimeCommunity #PsychologicalManipulation #DomesticDeception #CrimeAnalysis #BehavioralProfiling #TrustYourGut #WomensSafety Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Living With a Serial Killer: FBI Expert Explains How Rex Heuermann Hid 7 Murders From Family Description: How does a man accused of brutally murdering seven women over three decades hide such horrific crimes from the family sleeping under the same roof? In this eye-opening interview, former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, who led the Bureau's Behavioral Analysis Program, breaks down the sophisticated psychological mechanisms that allow serial killers to compartmentalize their lives. Rex Heuermann, a 61-year-old Manhattan architect, allegedly maintained two completely separate existences - devoted family man in Massapequa Park by day, predator hunting vulnerable women by night. His wife of 27 years, Asa Ellerup, continues to support him, while his daughter Victoria now believes he's "most likely" guilty. This family divide offers a unique window into how deception operates in long-term relationships. Dreeke explains the concept of "truth-default state" - why spouses detect lies at only 50% accuracy, essentially no better than a coin flip. He reveals how environmental factors like suburban normalcy and professional success create cognitive dissonance that prevents family members from recognizing warning signs. The discussion covers specific patterns Heuermann allegedly used: only killing when family was out of town, using multiple burner phones, and maintaining strict operational security that ultimately failed him. Drawing parallels to other cases like BTK killer Dennis Rader, Dreeke provides crucial insights for listeners about red flags in relationships: secretive technology use, unexplained absences, compartmentalized friendships, and subtle personality shifts. He addresses the haunting question every family member asks: "How did I not know?" This episode is particularly valuable for women concerned about relationship safety, offering practical advice on when privacy becomes concerning secrecy and how to strengthen intuition without becoming paranoid. Dreeke's expertise in trust assessment and human behavior provides listeners with tools to protect themselves while understanding the complex trauma faced by families of accused killers. Hashtags: #SerialKillerPsychology #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachMurders #FBIBehavioralAnalysis #RobinDreeke #TrueCrime #Compartmentalization #DoubleLife #FamilyTrauma #CriminalPsychology #RelationshipRedFlags #TrueCrimePodcast #AsaEllerup #VictoriaHeuermann #SerialKillerFamily #DeceptionDetection #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrimeCommunity #PsychologicalManipulation #DomesticDeception #CrimeAnalysis #BehavioralProfiling #TrustYourGut #WomensSafety Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Dennis Rader, the self-proclaimed "BTK" killer—short for "Bind, Torture, Kill"—terrified Wichita and Park City, Kansas, for nearly two decades. But behind the mask of a monstrous mastermind was a man whose crimes were riddled with laughable mistakes, sloppy execution, and a bizarre craving for attention. In this episode, we dismantle the myth of BTK as a criminal genius and reveal the truth: Dennis Rader wasn't brilliant—he was a bungler. Tune in as we unravel the twisted, error-filled path of one of America's most incompetent, yet still deadly, serial killers. Sources: Once Upon a Crime - Patreon Bonus: BTK Blunders, April 26, 2023 Confessions of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, The BTK Killer, Katherine Ramsland, PhD, ForeEdge Books, 2016. Sponsors: Gabb Mobile - gabb.com/once Spot & Tango - spotandtango.com/once La Pure - All thriller, no filler! Upgrade your skincare routine with our all-natural Beef Tallow, made with rich, skin-loving vitamins and natural oils. Take 40% OFF today at https://lapurenaturals.com/ONCE Cornbread Hemp - cornbreadhemp.com/ONCE To advertise on this podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/onceuponacrime Links: Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime CrimeCon UK - www.crimecon.co.uk - Use our discount code ONCEUPON for tickets Our Website - www.truecrimepodcast.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcast
Our WTF episode this month will look at a serial killer who gave himself his nickname, BTK, which means bind, torture, kill.
Dr. Katherine Ramsland is an American forensic psychologist, criminologist, and prolific author, renowned for her extensive work in the fields of criminal psychology and forensic science.Dr. Ramsland has authored over 1,800 articles and 73 books, delving into topics such as serial killers, crime scene investigation, forensic science, and the supernatural. Notable works include The Forensic Science of CSI, The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds, and Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, The BTK Killer, which was co-executive produced by her for a four-part documentary on A&E .Dr. Ramsland maintains an active presence in the true crime community through her regular blog, "Shadow-boxing," on Psychology Today, where she offers insights into criminal psychology and investigative processes. She also participates in events like Crime Con, engaging with audiences on topics related to forensic psychology and criminal behavior.https://linktr.ee/UnforbiddentruthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.
He appears in the dark — a shadowy figure with a wide-brimmed hat — and countless people across the world share the same chilling encounter: the Hat Man is watching. Why is he so much more terrifying than other shadow people?Download The FREE PDF For This Episode's WORD SEARCH Puzzle:https://weirddarkness.com/HatManAndShadowPeopleGet the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Is there really such a thing as coincidence? One girl used to think so – but a strange paranormal experience has her now thinking there's no such thing as happenstance. (More Than a Coincidence) *** Is it possible that the real reason for the USA-Iraq war had nothing to do with weapons of mass destruction, and everything to do with the appropriation of other-worldly alien technology? (Saddam Hussein's Stargate) *** Weirdo family member Heather Circle brings us a terrifying story that starts, innocently enough, with her child's missing plastic drinking cup. (A Little Pink Sippy Cup) *** Rebecca Schaeffer was destined to be a star. But before she had the chance to make it in Hollywood, she was murdered by an obsessed fan. (Hollywood's Sweetheart Killed By a Stalker) *** With the internet's recent obsession with Black Eyed Kids encounters and “Shadow People” visitations, you might not notice another phenomena that's quickly becoming part of the paranormal pop-culture consciousness: The Hat Man. Reports of the strange “Hat Man”, a mysterious entity dressed in a long-brimmed hat, continue to pour in from all over the world. Who is the Hat Man? What does he want? Why have so many people around the world been visited by this strange entity? (The Hat Man And Shadow People) *** If you've ever seen the film “The Wicker Man”, you are familiar with the ending of the burning giant made of wood and the human sacrifice therein. But is it possible that this terrifying idea was not an invention of novelists and screenwriters – but was a very real practice at one time? Or even today? (The History Behind The Wicker Man) *** The life that serial killer Dennis Rader lived on the outside, hid his dark secret inside, which he was so desperate to reveal that he began dropping breadcrumbs to the media. (The Paper Trail of BTK) *** A graveyard is typically a quiet place, but Graceland Cemetery in Chicago seems to be a bit too quiet – which might have something to do with its resident ghosts. (The Deathly Silence of Graceland Cemetery) *** In 1888, London was terror-struck by the grotesque murders of Jack the Ripper, who was shortly about to claim his next-victim: 47-year-old prostitute Annie Chapman. Her dissection at the hands of the madman was nothing short of gruesome. (The Dissection of Annie Chapman) *** Annie Chapman likely got a good look at her killer. At the time, scientists thought they could user her corpse's eyeballs to identify the attacker. Is something like that possible? Could the last visual image of someone's life remain burned into the eye even after death? (The Last Thing a Corpse Sees)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Lead In00:00:48.416 = Show Open00:04:18.611 = Hat Man And Shadow People00:16:57.721 = More Than a Coincidence00:21:37.346 = A Little Pink Sippy Cup00:25:34.161 = Saddam Hussein's Stargate00:33:00.675 = Hollywood's Sweetheart Killed by a Stalker00:47:28.250 = Dissection of Annie Chapman00:58:31.078 = The Last Thing a Corpse Sees01:04:39.727 = History Behind the Wicker Man01:09:28.044 = The Paper Trail of BTK01:15:55.830 = Deathly Silence of Graceland Cemetery01:26:35.520 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Hat Man And Shadow People” by Greg Newkirk (http://bit.ly/36DLMwg) and Dana Matthews (http://bit.ly/33oEfiJ) for Week In Weird.“More Than a Coincidence” is by Cherubim and was posted at YourGhostStories: http://bit.ly/2JXuCQC“Saddam Hussein's Stargate” by Michael Moran for The Daily Star: http://bit.ly/2pNfVst“A Little Pink Sippy Cup” by Weirdo family member Heather Circle“Hollywood's Sweetheart Killed By a Stalker” by Natalie DeGroot from All That's Interesting: http://bit.ly/2NoBbh9“Dark Annie” from Awesome Stories: http://bit.ly/33H5hlC“The Dissection of Annie Chapman” by Hannah McKennet for All That's Interesting: http://bit.ly/2p98hZb“The Last Thing a Corpse Sees” by Marissa Fessenden for the Smithsonian: (link no longer available)“The History Behind The Wicker Man” from Ancient Origins: http://bit.ly/2Kr38TR“The Paper Trail of BTK” by Rachel Chang for Biography: http://bit.ly/32zqpZL“The Deathly Silence of Graceland Cemetery” by Ursula Bielski for Chicago Hauntings: (link no longer available)=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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BTK /// Bind, Torture, Kill /// Part 4 Released: 5-1-2018 Part 4 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com January 1974 - Wichita, Kansas - After years of fantasizing a killer emerges from the shadows and announces himself to the world. A dark haired man slipped into the home of the Otero's one morning as the children prepared for school. He murdered all four people inside the home. Later that same year he would attack and kill again before vanishing into hibernation. After many requests we have decided to take an in depth look into the dark, disturbing life and mind of Dennis Rader. Driven by what he called Factor X, Dennis was better known as the BTK. Beer of the Week - Demon Dweller by Green Man BreweryGarage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home
BTK /// Bind, Torture, Kill /// Part 1Released: 5-1-2018Part 1 of 4www.TrueCrimeGarage.comJanuary 1974 - Wichita, Kansas - After years of fantasizing a killer emerges from the shadows and announces himself to the world. A dark haired man slipped into the home of the Otero's one morning as the children prepared for school. He murdered all four people inside the home. Later that same year he would attack and kill again before vanishing into hibernation. After many requests we have decided to take an in depth look into the dark, disturbing life and mind of Dennis Rader. Driven by what he called Factor X, Dennis was better known as the BTK. Beer of the Week - Demon Dweller by Green Man BreweryGarage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home
BTK /// Bind, Torture, Kill /// Part 2 Released: 5-1-2018 Part 2 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com January 1974 - Wichita, Kansas - After years of fantasizing a killer emerges from the shadows and announces himself to the world. A dark haired man slipped into the home of the Otero's one morning as the children prepared for school. He murdered all four people inside the home. Later that same year he would attack and kill again before vanishing into hibernation. After many requests we have decided to take an in depth look into the dark, disturbing life and mind of Dennis Rader. Driven by what he called Factor X, Dennis was better known as the BTK. Beer of the Week - Demon Dweller by Green Man BreweryGarage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home
BTK /// Bind, Torture, Kill /// Part 3 Released: 5-1-2018 Part 3 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com January 1974 - Wichita, Kansas - After years of fantasizing a killer emerges from the shadows and announces himself to the world. A dark haired man slipped into the home of the Otero's one morning as the children prepared for school. He murdered all four people inside the home. Later that same year he would attack and kill again before vanishing into hibernation. After many requests we have decided to take an in depth look into the dark, disturbing life and mind of Dennis Rader. Driven by what he called Factor X, Dennis was better known as the BTK. Beer of the Week - Demon Dweller by Green Man BreweryGarage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5 Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home
Vous aimez Home(icides), le podcast true crime de Bababam ? Vous allez adorer nos autres créations originales ! Aujourd'hui, on vous invite à découvrir La Traque le podcast Bababam Originals qui raconte les plus grandes courses-poursuites entre flics et voyous qui ont marqué l'Histoire. Bonne écoute ! Découvrez la sordide histoire de BTK, l'étrangleur. D'apparence, personne n'aurait pu croire que Dennis Rader, monsieur tout le monde, se cachait derrière ces lettres. Il file le parfait amour, est un bon père de famille et étudie même la criminologie. Pourtant, dès que son entourage a les yeux tournés, Dennis laisse libre cours à ses pulsions les plus sinistres. Il commet 10 meurtres, en suivant un mode opératoire très précis. B pour Bind, T pour Torture, et K pour Kill, soit "Attacher, Torturer et Tuer". Un podcast Bababam Originals Production : Bababam Textes : Cyril Legrais Voix : Anne Cosmao, Aurélien Gouas Montage et sound design : Guillaume Cabaret En partenariat avec Upday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Text a Message to the ShowThis is the second part of our story of Detective Dana Gouge, who handcuffed the BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader. If you haven't heard part one which told the story of a narcissistic serial killer who couldn't stop talking… then what are you doing?! Go back and listen to Ep 110 right now! We left off with Detective Gouge putting the handcuffs on Dennis Rader before the task force took him to be interviewed. Dana is going to tell us a bit about those interviews but what I find interesting, and what I think is missing from your typical true crime podcast, is what effect it had on the detectives to encounter a truly evil man, to be the team working such a large case, and then to wrap it up. So I'm going to explore these topics with Dana and talk about how that affects him twenty years later.But first let me tell you what I did not reveal in part 1: the reason I know Dana Gouge. Dana isn't just a retired homicide detective, today he's also a chaplain. In fact at the time of this recording he's in the process of becoming a police chaplain at the same agency where I serve. I'm really excited about the prospect of serving alongside him and his background in both policing and now counseling, pastoral care, ministry, and theology make him an excellent person to discuss the topic what to do when you encounter true evil. Dana's invitation: May 18, 2025 at One Hope Church, 9400 Nall, Overland Park, KSMusic is by Brian Bolger and by Chris HaugenHey Chaplain Podcast Episode 110.5Tags:Serial Killer, BTK Killer, Chaplaincy, Detectives, DNA, Evil, Faith, Family, FBI, History, Hospice, Infighting, Interviews, Investigations, Murder, Police, Task Forces, Theodicy, Wichita, KansasSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Text a Message to the ShowToday is a crime history episode on the BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader. Rader is known to have committed at least ten murders between 1974 and 1991, communicating with the media about his crimes but not getting caught. He called himself BTK, for "bind, torture, kill," and had disappeared for 13 years when suddenly he began communicating with the media and the police again. This is the story of how he got caught. My guest today is Dana Gouge, who was a homicide detective at the Wichita Police Department. This interview is going to cover the investigation from 2003 to 2005 which led to Dana being the detective to actually handcuff one of America's most famous serial killers.Music is by Brian Bolger Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 110Tags:Serial Killer, BTK Killer, CODIS, Cold Case, Detective, DNA, Evidence, FBI, History, Investigations, Journalists, KBI, Murder, Police, Profilers, Task Forces, Wichita, KansasSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Bryan Kohberger and Dennis Rader (aka BTK) share some similar connections with the main one being Katherine Ramsland who is a well respected criminologist who literally wrote the book on the BTK as well as being Bryan's professor at DeSales University.In this episode, we hear from BTK's daughter Kerri Rawson about her feelings when she first heard about the murders in moscow and where BTK fits in to all of this.(commercial at 7:37)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:BTK killer Dennis Rader shares sympathy for Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger | The IndependentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
In this special episode, Dr. Katherine Ramsland, a distinguished Professor of Forensic Psychology at DeSales University and a prolific author of 74 influential books in the fields of crime, forensic science, and investigative crime fiction, engages in a conversation with Jill about her remarkable career. Dr. Ramsland has investigated fascinating cases and conducted significant research, resulting in her book on Wayne Henley, "The Serial Killer's Apprentice," and Dennis Rader, the notorious BTK killer. The discussion also covers a variety of other topics, such as CrimeCon and spree killers, which will captivate anyone passionate about the true crime genre. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with an icon and trailblazer! BUY Dr. Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman's book, The Serial Killer's Apprentice, Confessions of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer, or any of her other 72 books here! Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book! Contact: jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.
This week, Josh and Don close the book on Dennis Rader by discussing how the idiot was captured. Spoiler alert, it was very stupid. We also look at the drawn out hunt that took almost a decade.Discord: https://discord.gg/Ndn8EdgeKQPatreon.com/twotownsoverFacebook.com/ttopodBlue sky: twotownsover.bsky.social
Pod Crashing episode 363 with Susan Peters from the podcast Monster BTK Monster: BTK is the newest installment of Tenderfoot TV & iHeartPodcasts' Monster franchise, spawned from the hugely popular 2018 podcast Atlanta Monster. The new season reveals the true story of Dennis Rader, also known as the BTK Killer, who murdered at least 10 people in Wichita, Kansas between 1974 and 1991. The BTK's notoriety was bolstered by his taunting letters to police and phone calls to the media. Rader's identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. Episodes available beginning January 13th - trailer available now: Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-monster-btk-249889450/
After what seems like forever, we finally return to the monster that is Dennis Rader, AKA the BTK. This week, we look at his final killings before going into hiding and discuss the differences between psychopath and sociopath to try and get a better understanding.
Τρεις δεκαετίες, ο τρόμος στο Wichita του Kansas ήταν τρία γράμματα: «BTK». Ήταν η υπογραφή του δολοφόνου, που σήμαινε (Δένω-Βασανίζω-Σκοτώνω). Το επέλεξε ο ίδιος ο δολοφόνος, ώστε να γνωρίζουν όλοι τι έκανε σε εκείνους που είχε σκοτώσει και τι να περιμένουν, αν ερχόταν η σειρά τους.Μεταξύ 1974 και 1991 ο «BTK» σκότωσε 10 ανθρώπους: έναν άνδρα, επτά γυναίκες και δύο παιδιά. Δεν ήταν επιλεκτικός στην επιλογή των θυμάτων του και δεν είχε έναν συγκεκριμένο τύπο. Χρειάστηκε να περάσουν 14 χρόνια από την τελευταία δολοφονία του για να αποκαλυφθεί η ταυτότητά του. Στις 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2005, η αστυνομία ανακοίνωσε ότι είχε συλλάβει τον «BTK». Τον Dennis Lynn Rader.Στις 15 Ιανουαρίου 1974 ο Charlie Otero που ήταν 15 ετών επέστρεψε στο σπίτι από το σχολείο και βρήκε τα πτώματα της μητέρας, του πατέρα και δύο αδελφών του, της 11χρονης Josephine και του 9χρονου Joseph. Ο 38χρονος πατέρας του και ο αδελφός του είχαν πεθάνει από ασφυξία (είχαν πλαστικές σακούλες περασμένες και δεμένες στο κεφάλι). Η 34χρονη μητέρα του είχε στραγγαλιστεί με ένα σχοινί και η αδερφή του είχε στραγγαλιστεί και στη συνέχεια ο δολοφόνος την είχε κρεμάσει στο υπόγειο.Τέσσερις μήνες μετά, η 21χρονη Kathryn Bright και ο 19χρονος αδελφός της Kevin δέχτηκαν επίθεση, όταν επέστρεψαν στο σπίτι τους στις 4 Απριλίου 1974. Ο εισβολέας ανάγκασε τον αδελφό της Bright να τη δέσει στο μπροστινό υπνοδωμάτιο και μετά τον περιόρισε σε άλλο δωμάτιο. Αφού έψαξε το σπίτι, ο εισβολέας προσπάθησε να στραγγαλίσει τον Kevin, εκείνος αντιστάθηκε, αλλά ο εισβολέας τον πυροβόλησε δυο φορές. Ο Kevin προσποιήθηκε ότι ήταν νεκρός και όταν ο εισβολέας βγήκε από το δωμάτιο, δραπέτευσε. Κατάφερε να βγει στον δρόμο και να ζητήσει βοήθεια. Τον μετέφεραν στο νοσοκομείο. Εκεί έμαθε ότι η αδελφή του είχε δολοφονηθεί. Η Kathryn Bright βρέθηκε μισόγυμνη, μαχαιρωμένη στην κοιλιά και στραγγαλισμένη. Όταν τη μετέφεραν στο νοσοκομείο, ήταν πλέον αργά.ΣυντελεστέςΈρευνα - Κείμενο: Μιμή ΦιλιππίδηΑφήγηση, Sound Design, Ηχοληψία: Δάφνη Γερογιάννη
Pod Crashing episode 363 with Susan Peters from the podcast Monster BTK Monster: BTK is the newest installment of Tenderfoot TV & iHeartPodcasts' Monster franchise, spawned from the hugely popular 2018 podcast Atlanta Monster. The new season reveals the true story of Dennis Rader, also known as the BTK Killer, who murdered at least 10 people in Wichita, Kansas between 1974 and 1991. The BTK's notoriety was bolstered by his taunting letters to police and phone calls to the media. Rader's identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. Episodes available beginning January 13th - trailer available now: Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-monster-btk-249889450/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
Are you a psychopath? Its possible! But you're probably not as bad as these lovely characters on this week's episode, the psychopath episode!First, Anna gives some general info on psychopathy and how it manifests, and Benton relays the story of Joanna Dennehy's unhinged murder spree in Great Britain. Then, Anna tells the tragic tale of blood countess and possible mass murderer Elizabeth Báthory. Finally, the two watch a classic episode of Cold Case Files, profiling the infamous serial killler Dennis Rader.Our TV doc this week is Season 5: Episode 8 of Cold Case Files, "Finding BTK".
It's been a while since we tackled a big-name serial killer; it's time we rectify that. This week, we focus on the one and only Dennis Rader, also known as BTK, which stands for Bind, Torture, Kill. Thanks to the research by our dedicated listener and research assistant Leighann, we get a glimpse into Rader's uneventful childhood. Then we look at his victims through the end of the 1970s.
Will Kohbergers Dark History Hurt Or Help His Case? Could a PhD in criminology really be the ultimate alibi—or just a glaring spotlight on guilt? This episode dives deep into the alleged crimes of Bryan Kohberger, unraveling the tangled threads of his background, from brain fog and visual snow to his fascination with criminology and infamous figures like Dennis Rader. Was his education a tool for understanding crime or an alleged blueprint for committing it? Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down the implications of digital evidence, a critical misstep involving a knife sheath, and the chilling parallels to notorious killers. As the defense scrambles to counter damning evidence, could sympathy for a man lost in his own mind sway a jury, or will the sheer weight of forensic proof seal his fate? And if it all crumbles, will Kohberger take the path of confession or fight to the bitter end like Bundy? What does this case tell us about the psychology of crime, and where does it leave the pursuit of justice? #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BryanKohberger #CriminalPsychology #ForensicEvidence #JenniferCoffindaffer #CrimeDiscussion Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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Could a PhD in criminology really be the ultimate alibi—or just a glaring spotlight on guilt? This episode dives deep into the alleged crimes of Bryan Kohberger, unraveling the tangled threads of his background, from brain fog and visual snow to his fascination with criminology and infamous figures like Dennis Rader. Was his education a tool for understanding crime or an alleged blueprint for committing it? Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down the implications of digital evidence, a critical misstep involving a knife sheath, and the chilling parallels to notorious killers. As the defense scrambles to counter damning evidence, could sympathy for a man lost in his own mind sway a jury, or will the sheer weight of forensic proof seal his fate? And if it all crumbles, will Kohberger take the path of confession or fight to the bitter end like Bundy? What does this case tell us about the psychology of crime, and where does it leave the pursuit of justice? #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BryanKohberger #CriminalPsychology #ForensicEvidence #JenniferCoffindaffer #CrimeDiscussion Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Will Kohbergers Dark History Hurt Or Help His Case? Could a PhD in criminology really be the ultimate alibi—or just a glaring spotlight on guilt? This episode dives deep into the alleged crimes of Bryan Kohberger, unraveling the tangled threads of his background, from brain fog and visual snow to his fascination with criminology and infamous figures like Dennis Rader. Was his education a tool for understanding crime or an alleged blueprint for committing it? Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down the implications of digital evidence, a critical misstep involving a knife sheath, and the chilling parallels to notorious killers. As the defense scrambles to counter damning evidence, could sympathy for a man lost in his own mind sway a jury, or will the sheer weight of forensic proof seal his fate? And if it all crumbles, will Kohberger take the path of confession or fight to the bitter end like Bundy? What does this case tell us about the psychology of crime, and where does it leave the pursuit of justice? #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BryanKohberger #CriminalPsychology #ForensicEvidence #JenniferCoffindaffer #CrimeDiscussion Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
For anyone who is faint of heart. Or if you just don't like to hear the details of some of the most heinous crimes ever committed in history...Don't listen!! But if you, like me, just want to know all the details, to properly hate these vile scumbags...please enjoy and welcome...to Corey's Killer Corner!This episode is all about Dennis Rader (A.K.A. The BTK Killer). He is one of the most notorious and elusive serial killers to ever exist. He terrorized the city of Wichita Kansas from 1974 all the way until 2005, when he was eventually apprehended. Download this episode and hear all of the gruesome details about one of, if not the most, disgusting monsters to ever walk among us!Click here to send us a message! If you would please go follow us on all the socials? We would love you all forever...in a friend way...don't be weird!!!Please go rate and review us anywhere you get your podcastsTwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/cspodcast21TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cspodcast21?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultureshockedpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureshocked21YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cultureshocked21Website: https://cultureshocked.buzzsprout.com/
Monster: BTK is the newest installment of Tenderfoot TV & iHeartPodcasts' Monster franchise, spawned from the hugely popular 2018 podcast Atlanta Monster. The new season reveals the true story of Dennis Rader, also known as the BTK Killer, who murdered at least 10 people in Wichita, Kansas between 1974 and 1991. The BTK's notoriety was bolstered by his taunting letters to police and phone calls to the media. Rader's identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. Episodes available beginning January 13th - trailer available now: Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-monster-btk-249889450/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
A caller from Minnesota expresses gratitude for the discussion about mental health with the caller from New Jersey. Sara and KC wonder why only people from other cities call in and share their lives.KiddChris complains that Sarah Elyse's birthday is longer than The Lord Jesus Christ's. Susan Peters calls in about her podcast about the BTK killer. They discuss how Dennis Rader once took a tour of the TV station where Peters worked, just weeks before his arrest!
Chaz and AJ spoke with Susan Peters this morning about her podcast that will dive into the crimes and capture of the BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader. Susan works at a TV news station that BTK used to send letters and demands to, seeking coverage and credit for his crimes. Photo credit: Reuters
Dennis Rader a sévi de 1974 à 1991 à Wichita aux Etats-Unis où il tue 10 personnes âgées de 9 à 62 ans. Il se fait appeler BTK pour « Bind, Torture, and Kill » (attacher, torturer, tuer) …
Asa Ellerup is putting the Heuermann house on the market and moving to South Carolina. What does it mean and what's waiting for them there? Then, hear from forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland about Heuermann and what he has in common with Dennis Rader, the BTK killer. Defense attorney Mike Riley makes an interesting case not to sever the 6 cases. Finally, we talk to Karen, friend of Gilgo Four victim, Megan Waterman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Acclaimed forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland was one of my first guests on this show. She detailed her time with serial killer Dennis Rader. She's back, along with co-author Tracy Ullman, to tell me about their book The Serial Killer's Apprentice. It's the complicated story centered on the accomplice of the serial killer known as The Candyman. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4gF2K18 See more information on my books: katewinklerdawson.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @wickedwordspod (Facebook) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Instagram) 2024 All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The term "BTK" stands for "Bind, Torture, Kill," which was the chilling signature used by a notorious American serial killer who terrorized the Wichita, Kansas area from the 1970s to the 1990s. The BTK killer's real name is Dennis Rader.Dennis Rader was a seemingly ordinary family man and church leader. However, beneath this façade, he committed a series of gruesome murders over several decades. His modus operandi involved stalking and then breaking into the homes of his victims, often killing them in a brutal and sadistic manner. Rader taunted law enforcement and the media with letters, poems, and cryptic messages detailing his crimes.Despite his prolonged reign of terror, Rader remained elusive for many years. However, he was eventually apprehended in 2005 when he sent a floppy disk to the police, which contained metadata that could be traced back to him. In a shocking confession, he admitted to the BTK murders and provided chilling details about his crimes during his trial.In 2005, Dennis Rader was sentenced to ten consecutive life terms in prison without the possibility of parole.The case of the BTK killer remains one of the most disturbing and perplexing in the annals of American criminal history, as it revealed the capacity for extreme violence and deception hidden behind a seemingly ordinary suburban life.Now, after more than 18 years after his arrest, authorities are saying that he is the prime suspect in two more murders: Cynthia Kinney who was 16 years old when she was abudcted and murdered and 22 year old Shawna Garber who .BTK's daughter, Keri Rawson has also discussed the new developments and has said that she has been inovled with investigation and has even went to speak with her father at the lock up in hopes to help break the case. (commerial at 9:44)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Why BTK serial killer Dennis Rader is 'prime suspect' again (lawandcrime.com)
The term "BTK" stands for "Bind, Torture, Kill," which was the chilling signature used by a notorious American serial killer who terrorized the Wichita, Kansas area from the 1970s to the 1990s. The BTK killer's real name is Dennis Rader.Dennis Rader was a seemingly ordinary family man and church leader. However, beneath this façade, he committed a series of gruesome murders over several decades. His modus operandi involved stalking and then breaking into the homes of his victims, often killing them in a brutal and sadistic manner. Rader taunted law enforcement and the media with letters, poems, and cryptic messages detailing his crimes.Despite his prolonged reign of terror, Rader remained elusive for many years. However, he was eventually apprehended in 2005 when he sent a floppy disk to the police, which contained metadata that could be traced back to him. In a shocking confession, he admitted to the BTK murders and provided chilling details about his crimes during his trial.In 2005, Dennis Rader was sentenced to ten consecutive life terms in prison without the possibility of parole. The case of the BTK killer remains one of the most disturbing and perplexing in the annals of American criminal history, as it revealed the capacity for extreme violence and deception hidden behind a seemingly ordinary suburban life.Now, almost two decades after his arrest, new information has been revealed that might link Dennis Radar to even more murders.(commercial at 9:45)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Law enforcement seeks help to identify barns in BTK serial killer cold case investigations | CNN
Dennis Rader was one of the most sadistic and twisted serial killers in history and he had the whole entire city of Wichita in fear of him for decades while at the same time keeping up the appearance of your average, run of the mill next door kind of guy.In this episode we get an inside look at what the BTK was thinking and what was motivating him after he agreed to work with Dr. Katherine Ramsland after exchanging emails and then eventually meeting in person. Dr. Ramsland was also Bryan Kohbergers Professor.(commercial at 9:05)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:BTK killer Dennis Rader who killed 10 describes himself as 'a good person who did some bad things' | Daily Mail Online
When Vicki Wegerle, the mother of two young children, was strangled in Wichita, Kansas, in 1986, her husband Bill was considered by many to be the prime suspect. For the next 18 years, police lacked evidence to charge Bill, or anyone else with Vicki's murder. Subsequently, a desire for recognition led Dennis Rader, aka the BTK (bind, torture, kill) killer, to fall into a police trap and supply them with incriminating evidence. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 10/1/2005. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Just seven days after a quadruple homicide in Wichita, Kansas, a second would take place. This crime, known as The Wichita Massacre, would become one of the most famous crimes in the history of Kansas, along with those committed by infamous serial killer, Dennis Rader (known as BTK). Between December 7 and December 14, 2000, two brothers, Reginald and Jonathan Carr, went on a robbery, rape and murder spree in Wichita. The Carr brothers inflicted great pain and suffering upon their victims, and their victims' families. However, from this terrible tragedy, arose a story of tremendous triumph, and, of all things …love. Sponsor: EveryPlate: Join EveryPlate today and pay only $2.99 per meal, PLUS get 50% off your first box, for all box sizes! Get this amazing deal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code MURDERISH299 Hers: ForHERS.com/MURDERISH for your personalized weightloss treatment options Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092 Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Visit murderish.com to learn more about Jami and the podcast. You can also buy merch & sign up to become a MURDERISH | Behind the Mic Patreon member and get access to exclusive perks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Bonn joins to talk about his interactions with serial killer Dennis Rader, also known as BTK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second half of this two-part episode, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with Dr. Katherine Ramsland, a forensic psychologist and one of the world's foremost experts on serial killers. In her book, Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer, Katherine details her years-long correspondence with Rader and what she learned about his twisted psyche. Candice and Katherine discuss the motivations behind Rader's crimes and how his dark fantasies escalated to murder. Confession of a Serial Killer is available at https://www.amazon.com/Confession-Serial-Killer-Untold-Dennis/dp/1611688418.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they're always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
True Crime Tuesday presents: Beyond The Headlines: True Crime's Myths and Legends with Inventor/Researcher/Author, Jeff Ignatowski! Ever wonder about the truth behind the sensationalized headlines when it comes to history's most infamous killers? So did author Jeff Ignatowski, a nationally known speaker on the psychology of serial killers, who turned that curiosity into his meticulously researched book BEYOND THE HEADLINES: True Crime's Myths and Legends. More than a collection of dramatically told true crime stories, Ignatowski's anthology challenges and explores the integrity of widespread myths surrounding infamous personalities such as Jack The Ripper, Dennis Rader, Elizabeth Bathory, Ed Gein, and Ted Bundy. It provides a deeper understanding of their stories through historical insight, criminological analysis, and a careful separation of fact from fiction. On Today's Show, Jeff joins TCT to talk about his own brush with some famous criminals, and to dispel some of the more popular myths behind Elizabeth Bathory, Ed Gein, John Wayne Gacy, Jack The Ripper and H.H. Holmes. We also talk about Jeff Mudgett's quest to prove HH Holmes was the Ripper, and why it might have been futile from the start.... Get your copy of "BEYOND THE HEADLINES..." here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1960332740 Get Killers - The Card Game here: https://killerstcg.square.site/ Check out all of Jeff links and shows here: https://bit.ly/3LSJ7Vm PLUS AN ALL NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS W/JESSICA FREEBURG! See where the Darkness Radio Crew will be in your area: https://www.darknessradioshow.com/p/events/ Pre-order the two new books from Jessica here: https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ Sign up for the ghost Stories Inc. Paranormal Events and save 20 percent off the ticket price by using the code: DARKNESS20 here: https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #jeffignatowski #beyondtheheadlines #truecrimesmythsandlegends #serialkillers #murder #elizabethbathory #jacktheripper #hhholmes #lizzieborden #edgein #zodiackiller #johnwaynegacy #tedbundy #jeffreydahmer #dennisrader #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #sexcrimes
In the first half of this two-part episode, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Dennis Rader, also known as BTK. Over 17 years, Rader tortured and murdered 10 people, while playing a game of cat and mouse with law enforcement and the media. Candice digs into how one of the most infamous killers in history, was able to mask himself as loving father, church group president, and a government worker until his arrest in 2005.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.