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Oct 2018
53m 40s

“BTK Killer” Pt. 2 - Dennis Rader

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What if you picked out a book at the library and found a taunting note to police from a serial killer? As the BTK Killer, he loved when the media gave him attention. But his need for attention would also be his downfall and eventually lead to his capture. 

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