Dennis Rader

Dennis Rader, known as the BTK Killer, is an American serial killer convicted of murdering 10 people in and around Wichita, Kansas, between 1974 and 1991.

Dennis Rader, also known as the BTK Killer, is an American serial killer convicted of murdering 10 people in and around Wichita, Kansas, between 1974 and 1991. He coined the nickname BTK from the phrase “bind, torture, kill,” referring to his method of murder.

Background

Dennis Rader was born in 1945 and lived in Kansas, where he worked and presented himself publicly as an ordinary community member. He later became known as one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history.

Crimes

Rader killed at least 10 victims in the Wichita area between 1974 and 1991. He selected victims over a long period and sent communications to the media and police during the investigation.

Identification and arrest

Rader resurfaced publicly in 2004, and investigators eventually linked him to the case using a floppy disk and DNA evidence. He was arrested in 2005 and later pleaded guilty to the murders.

Imprisonment

Rader is currently incarcerated in Kansas and is serving multiple life sentences. Sources describe him as alive and held at El Dorado Correctional Facility.