BTK: Confession of a Serial Killer - Season 1

BTK: Confession of a Serial Killer - Season 1

Season 1

Dennis Lynn Rader, also known as "BTK," an acronym he gave himself standing for "Blind, Torture, Kill," is one of the most infamous killers in recent American history. BTK: Confession of a Serial Killer, a two-part documentary event, examines the horrific crimes and psyche of the notorious serial killer and provides unprecedented access into the mind of Rader, who is currently serving 10 consecutive life sentences in El Dorado Correctional Facility.

"BTK: Confession of a Serial Killer" sheds new light on Rader's double life as both an upstanding citizen and a heartless killer, showcasing the intimate details of Rader's past and his gruesome murders while providing insight on how to better identify and potentially deter extreme violent offenders in the future.

Network
Episodes4
DatesJan 8, 2022 - Jan 9, 2022

Episodes

Outliers
Season 1Episode 160 min

Outliers

On the surface Dennis Rader seemed like a "regular guy," but what lied beneath was a sinister fantasy life he enacted under the guise of his alter ego, BTK, while terrorizing Wichita, Kansas. Professor of forensic psychology, Dr. Katherine Ramsland, has been communicating with the serial killer for over 10 years and reveals the motivations behind his gruesome crime spree in this four-part A&E limited series.

Jan 8, 2022
Unmasking Factor X
Season 1Episode 260 min

Unmasking Factor X

The murderous crime spree of BTK continued as there were seemingly no signs from his upbringing that would indicate he would become a serial killer...or were there? Dr. Katherine Ramsland dives headfirst into exploring the childhood memories of the man behind the BTK moniker--Dennis Rader.

Jan 8, 2022
Keeping Secrets
Season 1Episode 360 min

Keeping Secrets

After 1978, while BTK seemed to disappear from Wichita, he was actually quietly stalking victims and killing with more sadistic violence than ever before.

Jan 9, 2022
Walking Cesspool
Season 1Episode 460 min

Walking Cesspool

Dr. Katherine Ramsland gets first-hand insight into the mind of the BTK Killer, Dennis Rader, and the fatal mistake that led to his capture.

Jan 9, 2022

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