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From Daughter to Advocate: Kerri Rawson's BTK Journey

10/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kerri Rawson, advocate for victims of violent crime, learned in 2005 that her father, Dennis Rader, was the BTK Killer, who murdered ten people in Wichita, Kansas from 1974 to 1991.
The revelation reshaped her childhood view and spurred advocacy for victims of violent crime.
The Netflix documentary My Father, the BTK Killer, released October 10, 2025, follows her journey, health issues, and a visit to her father in prison.

History

Historical Context

Dennis Rader, known as the BTK Killer, murdered at least ten people in Kansas between 1974 and 1991, terrorizing the Wichita community. After a long hiatus, he resumed communication with authorities in 2004, leading to his arrest in February 2005. His daughter, Kerri Rawson, discovered his identity in 2005, prompting her advocacy for victims and the release of the Netflix documentary in 2025.

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Story summary

Kerri Rawson, advocate for victims of violent crime, learned in 2005 that her father, Dennis Rader, was the BTK Killer, who murdered ten people in Wichita, Kansas from 1974 to 1991.
The revelation reshaped her childhood view and spurred advocacy for victims of violent crime.
The Netflix documentary My Father, the BTK Killer, released October 10, 2025, follows her journey, health issues, and a visit to her father in prison.

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