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Dennis Lynn Rader was born to Dorothea Mae and William Elvin Rader on March 9, 1945. Otero was found murdered in his home alongside three of his family members. Joseph Otero 's wife was beaten, choked and bound before Rader killed her. Rader 's next "BTK" victim was a 21-year-old named Kathryn Bright.

Similarly to Rader 's first set of victims, she had been bound with a cord, somewhat clothed and had been choked and stabbed numerous times.

Rader 's last two victims were 28-year-old Vicki Wegerle, and 62 year old Dolores Davis.

Rader 's killing spree had come to a halt shortly after his last two victims, Vicki Wegerle, and Dolores Davis.

In 2004 the investigation became interesting after Rader sent an anonymous letter to the authorities, declaring accountability for a killing that had not formerly been recognized as the work of the "BTK" killer.

The working authorities kept a line of communication open with the BTK Killer also known as Rader, with determination to gain his trust and assurance.

In summary, there was strong evidence working against Rader, placing him as a top suspect in the BTK killings.

In February of 2005, Rader was incarcerated in Park City, Kansas, and charged of the BTK killings.

Dennis Lynn Rader was born to Dorothea Mae and William Elvin Rader on March 9, 1945. Dennis Rader is the oldest of four siblings, all boys. Dennis, his brothers, mother and father all grew up in Wichita, Kansas. According to the biography of the BTK killer, plus some of his own statements, as a child he tortured animals. He also hid a sexual fetish for women 's underwear and would later steal underwear from his victims and wear them himself.
The years of 1966–1970, he spent four years in the United States Air Force. He moved to Park City, Kansas, soon after being discharged from the Air Force. Rader then started working for a supermarket in the meat department located in Park City. In May of



References: The Investigation Discovery Channel- Famous Cases; BTK Killer.

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