Monster: BTK
True Crime
'Monster: BTK', the newest installment in the 'Monster' franchise, reveals the true story of the Wichita, Kansas serial killer who murdered at least 10 people between 1974 and 1991. Known by the moniker, BTK – Bind Torture Kill, his notoriety was bolstered by the taunting letters he sent to police, and the chilling phone calls he made to media outlets. BTK's identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. He was the serial killer next door.
From Tenderfoot TV & iHeartPodcasts, this is 'Monster: BTK'.
**New Episodes release wide every Monday, absolutely free. But if you'd like to hear new episodes early and ad-free, you can get a subscription to iHeart True Crime+. Only $3.99/mo, including a free trial.
Location:
United States
Description:
'Monster: BTK', the newest installment in the 'Monster' franchise, reveals the true story of the Wichita, Kansas serial killer who murdered at least 10 people between 1974 and 1991. Known by the moniker, BTK – Bind Torture Kill, his notoriety was bolstered by the taunting letters he sent to police, and the chilling phone calls he made to media outlets. BTK's identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. He was the serial killer next door. From Tenderfoot TV & iHeartPodcasts, this is 'Monster: BTK'. **New Episodes release wide every Monday, absolutely free. But if you'd like to hear new episodes early and ad-free, you can get a subscription to iHeart True Crime+. Only $3.99/mo, including a free trial.
Language:
English
Episodes
Inside The Monster Series [bonus]
5/21/2025
Executive Producers Matt Frederick and Trevor Young sit down for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about the makings of the Monster series. Get the scoop from the beginning and find out how a one-off investigation into a serial killer in Atlanta became an award-winning global podcast franchise.
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Duration:01:04:42
Susan Visits the Sites [Bonus]
3/10/2025
Producers Gnoems Griffin and Jesse Funk meet with Susan in Wichita. Together they visit key locations in the BTK story.
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Duration:00:25:13
50 Years of BTK with Larry Hatteberg [bonus]
2/10/2025
Susan and Larry Hatteberg reflect on their time covering the BTK story at KAKE TV.
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Duration:00:35:46
El Dorado [10]
2/10/2025
Rader faces justice. But his capture provides little solace or closure to his victims. Years later, Rader reveals that there are more murders that no one ever discovered.
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Duration:00:46:36
The Trial [9]
2/10/2025
Dennis Rader prepares to stand trial for his many crimes. But he's staying quiet. How will he plead on the stand?
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Duration:00:39:44
Dennis Rader [8]
2/10/2025
The true identity of BTK is finally revealed to the public. His name: Dennis Rader. Who is this man?
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Duration:00:46:11
BTK Returns [7]
2/10/2025
It's 2004. BTK has made his presence known once more. He threatens to kill yet again. Will he do it? Or will police capture him first?
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Duration:00:40:16
Night Terrors
2/10/2025
An inside look into the final episodes of 'Monster: BTK.' Which are available early with a subscription to iHeart True Crime +. Or, you can wait for the episodes to release wide, every Monday.
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Duration:00:02:43
PJ Green [6]
1/13/2025
BTK has killed again. But then, unexpectedly, he stops. Until years later, when he can longer hold it in any longer. He must be known.
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Duration:00:38:04
Boy Scout [5]
1/13/2025
The killer has become BTK. But he must also maintain his facade as a normal family man. Can he reconcile his inner Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
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Duration:00:46:12
Shirley Locks [4]
1/13/2025
A botched murder plan leads the killer to an unsuspecting door. Inside, the killer does something he can never undo. Later, he brags about his deeds in taunting letters to the police and media.
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Duration:00:49:05
Bright [3]
1/13/2025
The killer strikes again. This time, he stalks a young college student. His methods improve, but not without some failure. He reconsiders his choices. But realizes it's too late. It's time to double down.
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Duration:00:43:19
Childhood of a Killer [2]
1/13/2025
The killer's face comes to light. This is not who we were expecting. How did this man become a ruthless murderer? And who else did he kill?
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Duration:00:42:51
The Otero Family [1]
1/13/2025
January 1974. Four members of a family are killed in their home in Wichita, Kansas. Investigators are mystified. Nothing like this has ever happened before in Wichita. Little did they know, this was just the beginning.
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Duration:00:40:50
Monster: BTK - Official Trailer
1/2/2025
This is Monster: BTK. The first two episodes are available on January 13th. And listen to the first six episodes, completely ad-free, with an iHeart True Crime+ subscription.
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Duration:00:02:29