- Born
- Birth nameDennis Lynn Rader
- Nicknames
- BTK
- BTK Killer
- BTK Strangler
- B.T.K.
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Dennis Rader was born on March 9, 1945 in Pittsburg, Kansas, USA. He was previously married to Paula Dietz.
- SpousePaula Dietz(May 22, 1971 - July 27, 2005) (divorced, 2 children)
- Children
- ParentsDorothea Mae CookWilliam Elvin Rader
- RelativesPaul Wayne Rader(Sibling)Jeffrey Dale Rader(Sibling)William Grant Rader(Sibling)
- Notorious serial killer commonly referred to the "B.T.K. strangler" who murdered 10 victims between 1974 to 1991 in the Wichita, Kansas, USA area.
- Was known for sending taunting letters to police and newspapers, just like the Zodiac killer.
- He later became a dogcatcher and compliance officer in Park City, Kansas. In this position, neighbors recalled him as being sometimes overzealous and extremely strict. One neighbor complained he euthanized her dog for no reason.
- In his work, he was known for abusing his authority over others and was described as being rude and abrasive simply because he could.
- He was president of his local church and a Cub Scout leader.
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