B.T.K. (2008) Movie Script
This is a fictional story
based on a real person
Finally, a break from the madness.
Godfather, bless him.
I'd like a girl tonight.
On the house.
Preferably a young blonde with big eyes.
Nice body. If you know what I mean.
Fine. Thanks. Goodbye.
What is this I see? Cold hands
grip me here.
For Death has come,
as is clearly to be seen.
Hell has opened its gate
and is pulling me in
Oh, Death, oh, Death...
Can't you let me live
another year?
I'm gagging you
so you can't speak.
Tying your legs so you can't walk.
I'm tying your hands
so you can't fight back.
And finally I'll close your eyes
so you can't see.
I'm giving you a sexual death
from me.
How was that?
TIE THEM UP.
TORTURE THEM. KILL THEM.
Dennis L. Rader
Are you letting me in -
- or do you have a new way of doing
it that I don't know about?
- Of course. Sorry. Come in.
- That's quite all right.
- Is this your first time?
- First time? No, no.
- Look. I've got the money ready.
- Good boy.
- The bathroom?
- Yes, of course. Right there.
You're quite something.
Quick. Quick. Quick.
I just want to get ready.
Won't you touch me? Honey?
- You're married, aren't you?
- Yes.
- Doesn't your wife give you that? You want it?
- You could say that.
But we'll do something about that,
shall we?
I have an idea.
- What do you have there, honey?
- Something special.
You want to tie me up, don't you?
No, no, you misunderstand me.
I want you to tie me up.
- Are you into that?
- Yes, a little.
- Well...
- Is that strange?
Not in California, though.
We don't see much of it in Missouri. But why not?
- It costs extra.
- I know that. That's fine.
- And I expect a bigger tip.
- Of course.
This could get interesting.
- Too tight?
- No, it's fine.
- Is it tight enough?
- No. Tighter.
- Tighter?
- Tighter.
Come on. Tighter!
Come on.
Hold on a second, teddy bear.
I've got a surprise for you.
I only do this
for special clients.
And you're definitely very special.
- Yes.
Now don't be gone too long.
- It's worth the wait.
- I hope so.
Just sit there and wait.
My wife doesn't do that kind of thing.
She won't even take her clothes off
in the light.
If we have sex,
it's always under the covers.
What am I supposed to do?
In the old days you could get
any woman you wanted.
You did have to fight for them, though.
Right? Hello?
You've got my money, right?
Hello!
Let me go!
Damn it!
Bastard! You're dead! Do you hear me?
Kimberly.
No sugar, honey.
Wash them first?
We interrupt this program with an important bulletin.
The BTK killer has struck again.
Dad, get up. You need to hear this.
- What happened?
- He's back, Dennis.
He can't be back.
It must be someone copying him.
- The Eagle got a letter from him.
- He wrote about them. He'd killed them.
There's been
so much fuss about him.
Anybody can write anything.
It fits the case, though.
The girls aren't allowed to go anywhere alone.
Stop it. Ichita is one of the safest places in the world.
It's better to be careful. If it's him... he's been killing people for 30 years.
- Who knows how many?
- He's probably some psychopathic recluse.
- He's probably got bodies in the basement.
- Stop. That's enough.
It's terrible...
- but we can't let this BTK killer ruin our lives.
- If you pray, God will protect you.
- You're right.
You'll hear more of that nonsense at school. Just ignore it.
I don't like letting the devil into our home this early.
- Let's have breakfast.
- Yes, let's have breakfast.
- More orange juice?
- Yes, please.
I love men in uniform.
You look so sexy. It reminds me of back then. You were in the military.
- That was many pounds ago.
- Dennis?
How about we play hooky for once?
I'm the only code enforcement officer in Park City.
If you weren't so good at your job, they'd find the money to hire another one.
- Should I slack off at work?
- No.
No. Just keep doing exactly what you're doing. Keep going.
- But make some time for me.
- Of course.
So, my crusader for justice. Make them follow the rules.
You can say that again.
You're in the middle of Kansas. What do you need a boat for?
Section 102, paragraph 23. The grass must not be longer than 2 cm.
Yes, just go straight down the road. It's half a centimeter too high.
Hey! Now I'm getting angry. Go away.
Hi, how's it going, Steve?
It could use a coat of paint. Nice work, though.
That's a serious violation. I need to have a word with you, miss.
Am I doing something wrong?
Is there a problem?
What exactly was it that you did?
- Calm down, ma'am.
- Why did you give me a ticket?
- The violation is written on the ticket.
- Can't you just tell me?
Your car is blocking the sidewalk.
- Yes. And so?
- "And so?"
Section 26A of bylaw 102
clearly states:
"No motor vehicle may block
a public sidewalk and/or road."
What are you talking about?
That's my driveway!
I understand you're frustrated,
but I'm just enforcing the law.
You're joking. Right? I'm picking
flowers out of the bee in my driveway.
- Have a good day, ma'am.
- How dare you walk away!
Hey! Are you harassing me?
Who the hell do you think you are?
You have no right to manipulate
the law... I'm talking to you!
I'm reporting you!
I refuse to pay that fine.
Can I help you?
I'm giving you a warning
this time.
Tell your husband that no grass
may be higher than 9 cm.
Sorry. The lawnmower broke down
last week, and my husband is away.
You could find a young man
in the neighborhood who can help you.
Can't it wait
until my husband is back?
I don't want to argue with you,
but you should follow the regulations.
- I'll call someone today.
- Yes, you should do that.
Why don't people keep
their dogs under control?
- Charlie!
- I found Charlie five streets from here.
You know that according to city bylaw
542, section 5, dogs must be on a leash.
- Yes, but.
- Exactly.
He wasn't on a leash.
This is your first warning.
- The dog escaped from the garden.
- Then you should check the fence.
- There are no holes in the fence.
- Then you should get a higher fence.
The law is clear:
Animals must be under control on the street.
- A dog can maul a small child.
- He couldn't hurt a mouse!
He's an animal.
Animals are unpredictable. Trust me.
- Come on. Mom will make you something to eat.
- Ma'am. This is your final warning.
If I find Charlie on the street again,
I'll take him to the animal shelter.
- Are you threatening me?
- I'm upholding law and order.
You can thank me
for living in a safe place.
You should reconsider your opinion
of me before it backfires.
Yes, I sent a complaint to the municipality.
Yes, that's what they said.
"Even though a fine was perhaps excessive,
he was right about the bylaw."
Isn't that unbelievable?
I'm not allowed to unload goods
in my own driveway.
Have you heard anything like that?
I mean it, David.
There was something creepy in his eyes.
It was like he could see
how frustrated I was getting.
Did he get off on it?
He did.
They said his name was Dennis Rader.
They actually admitted
that his methods were...
Now just listen...
"A bit strict about it."
But since he enforces the law,
they leave him alone.
I know it sounds strange,
but he really scared me.
What?
Don't do it. We don't need you
getting in trouble with the law.
We're overreacting. He's a animal control officer.
Not some lowlife.
He has a wife, a family and a job.
Yeah, you're right about that.
Okay. Goodbye.
What's wrong with me?
Sophie?
Come here, my friend. Sophie?
Sophie
Sophie
Sophie?
You're scaring the life out of me.
Sophie, come on.
Come on, Sophie.
Shut up!
If you say one peep, I'll blow your
brains out all over the couch. Shut up!
Okay.
Do I look familiar?
No! Don't do that!
Shut up!
No!
- Shut up!
- Okay, okay, okay.
Be quiet and relax,
and it'll be over. You'll see.
I'll be honest with you.
I have a sexual problem.
I don't get my needs met
at home.
My body produces
extremely high levels of testosterone.
You're probably thinking:
"This guy is crazy."
And that's the truth.
I've tried everything to stop the urge. But nothing works.
You're actually doing me a favor.
What did I say?
We make love, and then I go. Think of it as your civic duty.
That doesn't sound so bad, does it?
No, no, no!
I've made your favorite dish.
Before we begin, I'd like to propose a toast.
To a wonderful family man, a loving father -
- and the new leader of the church. Cheers!
That's right. Your father has been chosen to set a new course for the church.
Dennis?
Just leave me alone, Susan. I'll be there soon.
- Dennis, come inside.
- I'm working.
You've been out there a long time.
I have to work late tonight. See you later.
Stop!
Why is the door locked?
- I'll be there soon. Sorry.
- Okay.
Remember to turn off the lights.
You know I have to work more.
- Dennis, can you hear me?
- Yes.
- What's the status?
- I'm checking the storage units.
- When do you think you'll be done?
- Not too long.
Just let me do it. Come here.
Stay there and let me take care of it.
- People are sleeping.
- I have plans with you tonight.
Wild plans.
Move over a bit. I need to find the key.
My parents would kill me. If they knew you were here.
Luckily, they're away.
Every button you undo comes with responsibility.
- Are you ready for this?
- Yes, I'm ready.
- Ricky, you smashed my mom's vase!
- I'll buy a new one tomorrow.
We're only going to hang out tonight.
Take it easy. Don't push me, Ricky! Just calm down.
Let her go!
We've only just met. I hardly know her.
- Ricky!
- Is your father crazy?
That's not my father!
I don't know who that is.
- Who the hell are you?
- Shut up and sit down.
Get lost.
I'm not sitting down.
- What do you want?
- Give me your money and I'll go.
- Give him your money.
- What about your money?
Just shoot him if you want to.
- You disgusting bitch.
- I'll shoot you.
I don't think so. You don't have the guts
to shoot me.
Oh my God.
You've killed him!
Come here!
Calm down. Okay.
Goodbye. You handled that really well.
- Excuse me. Sir.
- What can I do for you, young lady?
- Are you the dogcatcher?
- No, I'm a park ranger.
Removing stray dogs from the streets
is just one of my duties.
- Can I help you?
- My dog ran away last week.
- You've probably seen all the posters.
- So it's you? Yes. I've seen them.
Do you know it's against the regulations
to hang up posters without a permit?
No, I didn't know that.
Forget it. I think.
I have exactly what you're looking for.
- Is that true?
- I've found a dog just like yours.
I have it in the back of the car.
- Let's see. Maybe it's your lucky day.
- I hope so.
- Are you ready?
- Yes.
- I don't understand.
- You don't need to.
Dennis? Dennis, is that you?
- Pastor Joe, what are you doing here?
- I've been having coffee with a friend.
- I was going to call you today.
- Really?
What was that?
- Help!
- That there.
Just a stray dog.
I picked her up this morning.
She sounds like a lovely dog.
- Yes, she's sweet.
The best part of the job is handing
pets over to their families.
- Yeah, I can imagine.
- The kids' faces light up
What can I do for you?
We're holding a service
to announce your new position -
- and you'll give your first speech
as the head of the church.
- I just wanted to tell you
- Fine. Thank you.
- I won't take up any more of your time.
- Thanks.
- The family's probably waiting for their dog
- Yes, definitely. Thank you.
Help... Help!
Hello!
Stop that screaming!
You're a real screamer.
Is something wrong?
Can I help you?
Come on. Let me help you.
- What's your name?
- What business is it of yours?
- I just want to help.
- Are you a police officer?
- No, not really.
- You look like a
You've had a rough day, I see.
Wait a moment. Sorry.
I didn't mean to upset you.
I'm a parking enforcement officer.
I help old ladies across the road -
- catch stray dogs
and drive young ladies home safely.
- Why are you so kind?
- It's easier than being unkind.
Hop in. I'll drive you home.
- Do you know the address?
- Do I look like a five-year-old?
Maple 531.
- When I was your age...
- I didn't think you were a police officer
I'm not. I just like
to keep up with what's going on.
- Would you like to say something on the radio?
- Can I?
Sure. Just take the microphone
and say whatever you like.
- This isn't the way to Maple.
- Yes, it is.
I've never seen anyone
drive that way before.
I'll show you a new way.
Just relax.
Why did you do that?
I'd rather walk.
And here we are, Maple Avenue.
- Sarah!
- Mom!
Where have you been?
I've been so worried.
- I'm fine. Officer...
- Dennis L. Rader
- Officer Rader drove me home.
- She was wandering around the street.
It seemed
like she was a little upset.
Honey? Thank you so much. I don't know
how to thank you.
By keeping a closer
eye on your daughter.
Who lets a little girl
wander the streets?
Sarah. Take your sister inside.
I'll be in in a minute.
- Do you know what could have happened?
- I'm aware. You're absolutely right.
- This neighborhood isn't what it used to be.
- It will never happen again.
I hope not. Because I have
contacts in child services.
Thank you for driving my daughter home.
You may think I'm irresponsible,
but you shouldn't speak to me like that.
And what makes you think it's
okay to take her in your car?
- I'm an enforcer of the law.
- You're not a police officer.
You're a municipal employee with a baton
instead of what you're missing down there.
Sorry. But we both know
who's done something wrong here.
You've gone too far.
I think you should go inside
and take care of your children.
Go on.
How many do I have to kill to get
a known name and attention?
Doesn't the police get
that all the murders are connected?
Yes, the method is different,
but there's a pattern.
The victims are bound. The phone line
is cut. Sadistic tendencies.
No sign of a struggle.
No witnesses.
They don't understand it,
because they don't have any X-factor.
Like. There was Son of Sam, Jack
the Ripper, the Boston Strangler -
- the Hillside Strangler,
Ted Bundy and many more.
Help!
I'm begging you. Let me go!
Why are you doing this?
Why? Why should I help you?
What have you done
to deserve to live?
I'm a human being.
Isn't that enough?
It's not enough.
I'm begging you! Stop!
Help! Help!
- Iced tea or soda?
- Soda
Cheers.
Hey, Dad.
Mom made cookies.
No thanks.
I'm going to take a shower.
- Phew, you stink.
- Thanks.
- Where have you been?
- You don't want to know.
- I cleaned out the septic tank in Park City.
- Not the septic tank again?
- No.
- Then go take that shower.
He needs an industrial wash.
Dear parishioners,
We have been blessed with
a new leader for our church.
He is a man of great integrity
and deep faith.
Ladies and gentlemen,
it is an honor to present...
...the new leader of the church,
Dennis L. Rader.
Good Lord...
I stand before you
as a very humble man.
To be chosen by my peers
to lead this congregation...
...is truly a dream come true for me.
Excuse me. Ever since we became
members of this congregation 20 years ago...
...I have tried
to find a way to contribute...
...beyond my duties
as a church usher and Bible teacher.
And now, with God's blessing,
you have given me that opportunity.
I won't let you down.
Here you go. They're clean.
I'm repairing the tent. You don't want
to be out in the rain with a torn tent.
Thanks.
The boys would probably like to eat
something other than paper plates.
Dennis, where is it you're going?
It wasn't on the calendar.
I've said it five times
the last two weeks.
I know that.
Can't you say it one more time?
Linwood State Park.
We'll be gone the whole weekend.
Dennis, why have you never
taken the girls with you?
We've been through this.
It's a boy scout trip. Girls don't want
to do the same things boys do.
But there are things
you and the girls could do together.
They're girls.
You didn't give me a boy.
That's how it is. I make up for it.
I'm the first one to psychoanalyze myself.
I know I have my flaws.
Just answer my question.
Annette and Sharon don't need
their father treating them like boys.
I didn't say you should
treat them like boys.
I think you should treat them
like your daughters.
Be a father for once.
I'll be home late Sunday night.
If there's anything,
you can contact the Wichita office.
I love you. Bye, sweetheart.
A boy was murdered today.
A body was found.
- Mom. That's really scary.
- Who would want to murder you?
- What's that supposed to mean?
- Annette, can't you just lie down?
I have to run.
- What is it?
- Look at this.
- You need to be very careful.
- Don't do anything stupid.
Katie's little brother broke his arm
on a skateboard today. Gross.
That's strange. Wasn't he supposed to
go with Dad on that scout trip?
Is that where Dad is? That trip
was canceled two weeks ago.
I'm confused.
Dad went to a conference
for local security guards.
That sounds more likely.
I'm coming!
Hi, Heather.
Or should I say Kimberly?
Sorry. I had to go. Something
important came up. I can explain.
It must have been important,
since you climbed out the window!
It was very, very important.
Let me give you your money.
Can we finish this another time?
- No, we're finishing this now.
- I can't.
Why not? This seems like a
perfect place for a little rendezvous.
No!
My husband is sleeping.
- Your husband? Oh, how nice.
- Won't you please...
- Your husband could see us.
- No, listen.
He doesn't know that I work
as an escort. I'm begging you...
- An escort? You mean a whore?
- Call it whatever you want.
He doesn't know. I work as a hooker. I'll make it right again.
- No.
- No, what?
- No, we're doing it now.
- I can't.
- Yes, you can.
- No, you went too far.
You scared me. That's why I ran off.
I didn't ask for anything. If you don't leave, I'll call the police.
Are you saying your elderly client wasn't satisfied with your services?
- I'm saying you hit me.
- Stop it.
Your husband will surely be glad to hear his wife is a whore.
No. I've had enough. Okay?
Get lost.
I don't think so.
Get up, buddy.
- Who are you?
- My name's Dennis.
- And your wife is a whore.
- Kimberly?
Brandon! Sorry, Brandon.
What the hell! Are you sleeping
with him? Are you cheating on me?
I haven't cheated on you.
You idiot! No!
Okay, just put the gun down. Alright?
Oh my God! No!
Brandon! No! That's not true!
- Brandon, I'm sorry.
- Look at that.
- Forgive me.
- Now he knows.
- That must be a relief.
- Why did you do it? Forgive me.
- He deserved it.
- Damn you!
Sorry. Brandon. I didn't mean to...
Your husband didn't have very good taste in clothes, but I suppose it'll do.
So. Let's go over
what we've learned today.
I'm asking you.
You've learned to show respect.
Respect for your clients
and for men in general.
But you're hardly going to continue
in the same line of work after tonight.
No. But still...
Hey, wait.
I hope that's a happy tear,
because this is a fresh start for you.
Not everyone gets a second chance.
You're very lucky.
I'm sorry to bother you,
but where are your car keys?
In your bag? Thanks. I'll find them on the way out.
No, wait a second. I know what you're thinking.
They'll never believe you.
You're sick.
I had intended to let you go -
- but you wouldn't obey. You couldn't keep your mouth shut.
Is it starting to go dark now?
- You sick...
- My face is blurring.
Your hearing fades. Your heart pounds.
You feel a tingling in your spine.
You don't know what's going on.
But you know what?
The pain disappears
as the hallucinations begin.
You're about to faint. Aren't you?
Now your brain begins
to pull up images from your life.
As if someone has pressed
the rewind button in your head.
Why are you doing this to me, Dad?
Why are you doing this, Dad?
What are you doing?
Oh my God!
Oh my God!
I'm begging you... What are you doing?
You murdered my husband!
You've ruined my life.
Just kill me.
I can't.
I never know when the monster
takes over my brain.
But I can never get rid of it.
Society should be glad that people like me -
- can release themselves by fantasizing
about victims being tortured.
The monster plays
a complicated game.
Writes down the victims' numbers. Follows
them, waits for them in the dark.
Waiting, waiting...
Maybe you can stop him.
I can't.
License and registration, please.
- What did I do wrong?
- License and registration, please.
You were going 50 km/h over the limit.
Was I? I didn't realize that.
Didn't you realize you were driving 145 km/h?
Do you know how dangerous the roads out here are at night?
- Deer often cross the road unexpectedly.
- I'm sorry.
- I'll be more careful driving.
- Do you know how often I hear that?
Every time I pull someone over,
they say, "It won't happen again."
- Have you been drinking?
- I don't drink.
Are you kidding? I can arrest you
for reckless driving.
- Get out of the car.
- You're treating me like a child.
I'm also an officer of the law.
I understand
what situation I've put you in.
I apologize for my behavior.
Hi!
Can you believe we did this? Oh God, can you handle it?
It'll be fine. Easy.
Wait a moment.
It'll be fine.
We'll get help.
We just need a few things
cleared up.
- Mrs. Rader...
- Call me Susan.
Susan, we believe your husband is involved
in a very serious crime.
A crime? What are you talking about?
My husband is the most
law-abiding citizen there is.
Yes, let's hope so.
Unfortunately, our investigation
has led us to him.
What do you think he's involved in?
It's too early to say anything now,
but we have to ask some questions.
It shouldn't take long. It's
just part of the investigation.
They know!
Hello. This is Susan Rader.
No, I don't think I can take any more
bad news, Detective.
No, preferably not.
Yes.
Hello. It's Annette.
What did you say?
I don't know. No.
Mom.
I'm an evil man.
I've done some very evil things.
What have you done?
There's a part of me
you don't know.
Some of it. I didn't want you to see it.
Dennis, what are you talking about? Dennis, Dennis is at work.
We can go on vacation. And...
Listen here...
I'm not a human being.
- I haven't been for a long time.
- What are you talking about?
- You'll find out soon enough.
- You're the head of the church.
You're a leader of the Boy Scouts. What is it you do and make?
I've had a good life. I have two beautiful daughters.
- Dad!
- But it's over now.
Won't you turn yourself in to the police?
I can't, not here.
- Not in front of my family.
- Then when, Dennis?
I don't know. I don't know...
- I have to go. They're after me.
- Dennis
- I love you.
- And I love you both very much.
Dennis! Dennis!
Dennis!
Where are you?
He was here!
He was here, and I can't do anything to him.
Dennis!
My husband is the most honorable man I know.
This must be a misunderstanding.
We found a floppy disk in a cereal box in the back of a van.
We traced the disk to the church computer. Dennis is the one who made it.
That doesn't mean he has killed anyone.
Once the investigation is over, everything will fall into place.
I can't imagine what this is like for you.
No, you can't.
I've been married to the same man for 30 years -
- and then I find out he's a serial killer.
No, you can't imagine it.
No, I can't.
I have to concentrate on the victims and their families.
It's my duty to investigate every lead to get this closed.
If your husband is innocent, he has nothing to fear.
- If he's guilty...
- What if he's guilty?
So what are you going to do with him?
It's up to the court to decide.
Mrs. Rader, excuse me.
Mom. You need to pull yourself together.
Should I help the police?
Should I help them catch him like a wild animal?
He's your father!
No matter what he's done,
he's your father!
You owe him everything.
Are you serious?
You're denying all of this.
Let's be honest now.
He was a miserable father.
At first he ignored us,
because we weren't boys.
He always treated us
without respect.
When we were little,
we were often scared of him.
I've never really
cared for him.
He never supported me.
Not once did he help me
with my homework.
And he never
asked about my life.
Stop!
Stop talking about Dad like that!
And you! Look at how he
treated you all these years.
He treated you like a dog.
- "Sit, Susan. Speak. Susan."
- Be quiet!
You have to wake up.
You have to tell
Detective Lutz the truth.
Tell him that Dad killed animals
when he was little.
Tell about all the late evenings
in the workshop.
Stop it now! Do you want
Mom to go insane too?
Mrs. Rader,
your husband wants to be caught.
- His letters to us confirm it.
- What letters?
This investigation
has been going on for a long time.
Lutz. You need to see this.
We found everything in the workshop.
Oh no!
Watch where you step.
- It looks like he fell apart in the end.
- What happened here?
Use gloves. We mustn't destroy
evidence now that we've come this far.
That's him. We've got him. Look at this.
Return address: Bill Thomas Kilman. BTK.
It'll take months to go through. Who knows how many he's killed?
- He's just the guy next door.
- Yeah, a pretty ordinary guy.
The question is whether he's sick
or just evil.
Barnes. Tell the local police
to seal off the area.
Nobody else comes in here. This is
a crime scene now. Be careful.
Lutz. Can I talk to you for a second?
- Can it wait? We're busy.
- No.
Excuse me.
Mrs. Rader, your husband
is in Wichita police custody.
Thank God!
Mr. Rader, I'll get straight to the point.
Do you know of a serial killer
called BTK?
Yes, I've been a fan of BTK
for years. Through TV, that is.
- I've read a lot about the cases.
- Have you?
- Yes, he's an interesting guy.
- How so?
He strikes me
as something of a loner.
Almost like a spy
or something like that.
- Did they take DNA samples from you?
- Yes.
- What did you think when they did?
- I assumed I was the main suspect.
What if I told you
the DNA samples matched?
Then the game's probably over.
- Is the video camera on?
- Yes, it is. Mr. Rader.
- I think you should record a confession.
- A confession?
We don't need to waste anyone's time.
We'd appreciate
any information you can give us.
This might take a while.
Should we start with the first one
and go through them in order?
Sure. That makes sense.
- You know we're on the same side, right?
- What do you mean?
- I'm a park ranger in Park City.
- I know.
We're both upholders of the law.
We're on the same side.
Yes.
Okay, Dennis. Now you can just
tell us what's on your mind.
It started in school.
I was drawing already back then.
I had a favorite victim
from an old TV series.
I used to make up stories -
- where I kidnapped her -
- and did sexual things
to her in Hollywood.
Let me get right to the point. Do you know
of a serial killer called BTK?
Then the game's probably up.
- Do you?
- I've been a fan of BTK for many years.
Now you can just tell us
what's on your mind.
What if I told you
that the DNA samples matched?
We appreciate
any information you can give us.
It can't be cured. The only way it stops
is if you die, get caught and locked away.
It's a nightmare, but I
usually don't lie awake at night.
I live my life like everyone else.
I'm fine. Until the urge
comes over me again.
It's constant,
and I don't have much time.
Planning a murder takes time.
One mistake, and it's over.
- How did you recognize me?
- Dennis L. Rader.
My password is:
Bind them. Torture them, kill them.
One or more murders
were followed by a letter signed BTK.
That makes sense.
Let's hope
you're not one of the unlucky ones.
based on a real person
Finally, a break from the madness.
Godfather, bless him.
I'd like a girl tonight.
On the house.
Preferably a young blonde with big eyes.
Nice body. If you know what I mean.
Fine. Thanks. Goodbye.
What is this I see? Cold hands
grip me here.
For Death has come,
as is clearly to be seen.
Hell has opened its gate
and is pulling me in
Oh, Death, oh, Death...
Can't you let me live
another year?
I'm gagging you
so you can't speak.
Tying your legs so you can't walk.
I'm tying your hands
so you can't fight back.
And finally I'll close your eyes
so you can't see.
I'm giving you a sexual death
from me.
How was that?
TIE THEM UP.
TORTURE THEM. KILL THEM.
Dennis L. Rader
Are you letting me in -
- or do you have a new way of doing
it that I don't know about?
- Of course. Sorry. Come in.
- That's quite all right.
- Is this your first time?
- First time? No, no.
- Look. I've got the money ready.
- Good boy.
- The bathroom?
- Yes, of course. Right there.
You're quite something.
Quick. Quick. Quick.
I just want to get ready.
Won't you touch me? Honey?
- You're married, aren't you?
- Yes.
- Doesn't your wife give you that? You want it?
- You could say that.
But we'll do something about that,
shall we?
I have an idea.
- What do you have there, honey?
- Something special.
You want to tie me up, don't you?
No, no, you misunderstand me.
I want you to tie me up.
- Are you into that?
- Yes, a little.
- Well...
- Is that strange?
Not in California, though.
We don't see much of it in Missouri. But why not?
- It costs extra.
- I know that. That's fine.
- And I expect a bigger tip.
- Of course.
This could get interesting.
- Too tight?
- No, it's fine.
- Is it tight enough?
- No. Tighter.
- Tighter?
- Tighter.
Come on. Tighter!
Come on.
Hold on a second, teddy bear.
I've got a surprise for you.
I only do this
for special clients.
And you're definitely very special.
- Yes.
Now don't be gone too long.
- It's worth the wait.
- I hope so.
Just sit there and wait.
My wife doesn't do that kind of thing.
She won't even take her clothes off
in the light.
If we have sex,
it's always under the covers.
What am I supposed to do?
In the old days you could get
any woman you wanted.
You did have to fight for them, though.
Right? Hello?
You've got my money, right?
Hello!
Let me go!
Damn it!
Bastard! You're dead! Do you hear me?
Kimberly.
No sugar, honey.
Wash them first?
We interrupt this program with an important bulletin.
The BTK killer has struck again.
Dad, get up. You need to hear this.
- What happened?
- He's back, Dennis.
He can't be back.
It must be someone copying him.
- The Eagle got a letter from him.
- He wrote about them. He'd killed them.
There's been
so much fuss about him.
Anybody can write anything.
It fits the case, though.
The girls aren't allowed to go anywhere alone.
Stop it. Ichita is one of the safest places in the world.
It's better to be careful. If it's him... he's been killing people for 30 years.
- Who knows how many?
- He's probably some psychopathic recluse.
- He's probably got bodies in the basement.
- Stop. That's enough.
It's terrible...
- but we can't let this BTK killer ruin our lives.
- If you pray, God will protect you.
- You're right.
You'll hear more of that nonsense at school. Just ignore it.
I don't like letting the devil into our home this early.
- Let's have breakfast.
- Yes, let's have breakfast.
- More orange juice?
- Yes, please.
I love men in uniform.
You look so sexy. It reminds me of back then. You were in the military.
- That was many pounds ago.
- Dennis?
How about we play hooky for once?
I'm the only code enforcement officer in Park City.
If you weren't so good at your job, they'd find the money to hire another one.
- Should I slack off at work?
- No.
No. Just keep doing exactly what you're doing. Keep going.
- But make some time for me.
- Of course.
So, my crusader for justice. Make them follow the rules.
You can say that again.
You're in the middle of Kansas. What do you need a boat for?
Section 102, paragraph 23. The grass must not be longer than 2 cm.
Yes, just go straight down the road. It's half a centimeter too high.
Hey! Now I'm getting angry. Go away.
Hi, how's it going, Steve?
It could use a coat of paint. Nice work, though.
That's a serious violation. I need to have a word with you, miss.
Am I doing something wrong?
Is there a problem?
What exactly was it that you did?
- Calm down, ma'am.
- Why did you give me a ticket?
- The violation is written on the ticket.
- Can't you just tell me?
Your car is blocking the sidewalk.
- Yes. And so?
- "And so?"
Section 26A of bylaw 102
clearly states:
"No motor vehicle may block
a public sidewalk and/or road."
What are you talking about?
That's my driveway!
I understand you're frustrated,
but I'm just enforcing the law.
You're joking. Right? I'm picking
flowers out of the bee in my driveway.
- Have a good day, ma'am.
- How dare you walk away!
Hey! Are you harassing me?
Who the hell do you think you are?
You have no right to manipulate
the law... I'm talking to you!
I'm reporting you!
I refuse to pay that fine.
Can I help you?
I'm giving you a warning
this time.
Tell your husband that no grass
may be higher than 9 cm.
Sorry. The lawnmower broke down
last week, and my husband is away.
You could find a young man
in the neighborhood who can help you.
Can't it wait
until my husband is back?
I don't want to argue with you,
but you should follow the regulations.
- I'll call someone today.
- Yes, you should do that.
Why don't people keep
their dogs under control?
- Charlie!
- I found Charlie five streets from here.
You know that according to city bylaw
542, section 5, dogs must be on a leash.
- Yes, but.
- Exactly.
He wasn't on a leash.
This is your first warning.
- The dog escaped from the garden.
- Then you should check the fence.
- There are no holes in the fence.
- Then you should get a higher fence.
The law is clear:
Animals must be under control on the street.
- A dog can maul a small child.
- He couldn't hurt a mouse!
He's an animal.
Animals are unpredictable. Trust me.
- Come on. Mom will make you something to eat.
- Ma'am. This is your final warning.
If I find Charlie on the street again,
I'll take him to the animal shelter.
- Are you threatening me?
- I'm upholding law and order.
You can thank me
for living in a safe place.
You should reconsider your opinion
of me before it backfires.
Yes, I sent a complaint to the municipality.
Yes, that's what they said.
"Even though a fine was perhaps excessive,
he was right about the bylaw."
Isn't that unbelievable?
I'm not allowed to unload goods
in my own driveway.
Have you heard anything like that?
I mean it, David.
There was something creepy in his eyes.
It was like he could see
how frustrated I was getting.
Did he get off on it?
He did.
They said his name was Dennis Rader.
They actually admitted
that his methods were...
Now just listen...
"A bit strict about it."
But since he enforces the law,
they leave him alone.
I know it sounds strange,
but he really scared me.
What?
Don't do it. We don't need you
getting in trouble with the law.
We're overreacting. He's a animal control officer.
Not some lowlife.
He has a wife, a family and a job.
Yeah, you're right about that.
Okay. Goodbye.
What's wrong with me?
Sophie?
Come here, my friend. Sophie?
Sophie
Sophie
Sophie?
You're scaring the life out of me.
Sophie, come on.
Come on, Sophie.
Shut up!
If you say one peep, I'll blow your
brains out all over the couch. Shut up!
Okay.
Do I look familiar?
No! Don't do that!
Shut up!
No!
- Shut up!
- Okay, okay, okay.
Be quiet and relax,
and it'll be over. You'll see.
I'll be honest with you.
I have a sexual problem.
I don't get my needs met
at home.
My body produces
extremely high levels of testosterone.
You're probably thinking:
"This guy is crazy."
And that's the truth.
I've tried everything to stop the urge. But nothing works.
You're actually doing me a favor.
What did I say?
We make love, and then I go. Think of it as your civic duty.
That doesn't sound so bad, does it?
No, no, no!
I've made your favorite dish.
Before we begin, I'd like to propose a toast.
To a wonderful family man, a loving father -
- and the new leader of the church. Cheers!
That's right. Your father has been chosen to set a new course for the church.
Dennis?
Just leave me alone, Susan. I'll be there soon.
- Dennis, come inside.
- I'm working.
You've been out there a long time.
I have to work late tonight. See you later.
Stop!
Why is the door locked?
- I'll be there soon. Sorry.
- Okay.
Remember to turn off the lights.
You know I have to work more.
- Dennis, can you hear me?
- Yes.
- What's the status?
- I'm checking the storage units.
- When do you think you'll be done?
- Not too long.
Just let me do it. Come here.
Stay there and let me take care of it.
- People are sleeping.
- I have plans with you tonight.
Wild plans.
Move over a bit. I need to find the key.
My parents would kill me. If they knew you were here.
Luckily, they're away.
Every button you undo comes with responsibility.
- Are you ready for this?
- Yes, I'm ready.
- Ricky, you smashed my mom's vase!
- I'll buy a new one tomorrow.
We're only going to hang out tonight.
Take it easy. Don't push me, Ricky! Just calm down.
Let her go!
We've only just met. I hardly know her.
- Ricky!
- Is your father crazy?
That's not my father!
I don't know who that is.
- Who the hell are you?
- Shut up and sit down.
Get lost.
I'm not sitting down.
- What do you want?
- Give me your money and I'll go.
- Give him your money.
- What about your money?
Just shoot him if you want to.
- You disgusting bitch.
- I'll shoot you.
I don't think so. You don't have the guts
to shoot me.
Oh my God.
You've killed him!
Come here!
Calm down. Okay.
Goodbye. You handled that really well.
- Excuse me. Sir.
- What can I do for you, young lady?
- Are you the dogcatcher?
- No, I'm a park ranger.
Removing stray dogs from the streets
is just one of my duties.
- Can I help you?
- My dog ran away last week.
- You've probably seen all the posters.
- So it's you? Yes. I've seen them.
Do you know it's against the regulations
to hang up posters without a permit?
No, I didn't know that.
Forget it. I think.
I have exactly what you're looking for.
- Is that true?
- I've found a dog just like yours.
I have it in the back of the car.
- Let's see. Maybe it's your lucky day.
- I hope so.
- Are you ready?
- Yes.
- I don't understand.
- You don't need to.
Dennis? Dennis, is that you?
- Pastor Joe, what are you doing here?
- I've been having coffee with a friend.
- I was going to call you today.
- Really?
What was that?
- Help!
- That there.
Just a stray dog.
I picked her up this morning.
She sounds like a lovely dog.
- Yes, she's sweet.
The best part of the job is handing
pets over to their families.
- Yeah, I can imagine.
- The kids' faces light up
What can I do for you?
We're holding a service
to announce your new position -
- and you'll give your first speech
as the head of the church.
- I just wanted to tell you
- Fine. Thank you.
- I won't take up any more of your time.
- Thanks.
- The family's probably waiting for their dog
- Yes, definitely. Thank you.
Help... Help!
Hello!
Stop that screaming!
You're a real screamer.
Is something wrong?
Can I help you?
Come on. Let me help you.
- What's your name?
- What business is it of yours?
- I just want to help.
- Are you a police officer?
- No, not really.
- You look like a
You've had a rough day, I see.
Wait a moment. Sorry.
I didn't mean to upset you.
I'm a parking enforcement officer.
I help old ladies across the road -
- catch stray dogs
and drive young ladies home safely.
- Why are you so kind?
- It's easier than being unkind.
Hop in. I'll drive you home.
- Do you know the address?
- Do I look like a five-year-old?
Maple 531.
- When I was your age...
- I didn't think you were a police officer
I'm not. I just like
to keep up with what's going on.
- Would you like to say something on the radio?
- Can I?
Sure. Just take the microphone
and say whatever you like.
- This isn't the way to Maple.
- Yes, it is.
I've never seen anyone
drive that way before.
I'll show you a new way.
Just relax.
Why did you do that?
I'd rather walk.
And here we are, Maple Avenue.
- Sarah!
- Mom!
Where have you been?
I've been so worried.
- I'm fine. Officer...
- Dennis L. Rader
- Officer Rader drove me home.
- She was wandering around the street.
It seemed
like she was a little upset.
Honey? Thank you so much. I don't know
how to thank you.
By keeping a closer
eye on your daughter.
Who lets a little girl
wander the streets?
Sarah. Take your sister inside.
I'll be in in a minute.
- Do you know what could have happened?
- I'm aware. You're absolutely right.
- This neighborhood isn't what it used to be.
- It will never happen again.
I hope not. Because I have
contacts in child services.
Thank you for driving my daughter home.
You may think I'm irresponsible,
but you shouldn't speak to me like that.
And what makes you think it's
okay to take her in your car?
- I'm an enforcer of the law.
- You're not a police officer.
You're a municipal employee with a baton
instead of what you're missing down there.
Sorry. But we both know
who's done something wrong here.
You've gone too far.
I think you should go inside
and take care of your children.
Go on.
How many do I have to kill to get
a known name and attention?
Doesn't the police get
that all the murders are connected?
Yes, the method is different,
but there's a pattern.
The victims are bound. The phone line
is cut. Sadistic tendencies.
No sign of a struggle.
No witnesses.
They don't understand it,
because they don't have any X-factor.
Like. There was Son of Sam, Jack
the Ripper, the Boston Strangler -
- the Hillside Strangler,
Ted Bundy and many more.
Help!
I'm begging you. Let me go!
Why are you doing this?
Why? Why should I help you?
What have you done
to deserve to live?
I'm a human being.
Isn't that enough?
It's not enough.
I'm begging you! Stop!
Help! Help!
- Iced tea or soda?
- Soda
Cheers.
Hey, Dad.
Mom made cookies.
No thanks.
I'm going to take a shower.
- Phew, you stink.
- Thanks.
- Where have you been?
- You don't want to know.
- I cleaned out the septic tank in Park City.
- Not the septic tank again?
- No.
- Then go take that shower.
He needs an industrial wash.
Dear parishioners,
We have been blessed with
a new leader for our church.
He is a man of great integrity
and deep faith.
Ladies and gentlemen,
it is an honor to present...
...the new leader of the church,
Dennis L. Rader.
Good Lord...
I stand before you
as a very humble man.
To be chosen by my peers
to lead this congregation...
...is truly a dream come true for me.
Excuse me. Ever since we became
members of this congregation 20 years ago...
...I have tried
to find a way to contribute...
...beyond my duties
as a church usher and Bible teacher.
And now, with God's blessing,
you have given me that opportunity.
I won't let you down.
Here you go. They're clean.
I'm repairing the tent. You don't want
to be out in the rain with a torn tent.
Thanks.
The boys would probably like to eat
something other than paper plates.
Dennis, where is it you're going?
It wasn't on the calendar.
I've said it five times
the last two weeks.
I know that.
Can't you say it one more time?
Linwood State Park.
We'll be gone the whole weekend.
Dennis, why have you never
taken the girls with you?
We've been through this.
It's a boy scout trip. Girls don't want
to do the same things boys do.
But there are things
you and the girls could do together.
They're girls.
You didn't give me a boy.
That's how it is. I make up for it.
I'm the first one to psychoanalyze myself.
I know I have my flaws.
Just answer my question.
Annette and Sharon don't need
their father treating them like boys.
I didn't say you should
treat them like boys.
I think you should treat them
like your daughters.
Be a father for once.
I'll be home late Sunday night.
If there's anything,
you can contact the Wichita office.
I love you. Bye, sweetheart.
A boy was murdered today.
A body was found.
- Mom. That's really scary.
- Who would want to murder you?
- What's that supposed to mean?
- Annette, can't you just lie down?
I have to run.
- What is it?
- Look at this.
- You need to be very careful.
- Don't do anything stupid.
Katie's little brother broke his arm
on a skateboard today. Gross.
That's strange. Wasn't he supposed to
go with Dad on that scout trip?
Is that where Dad is? That trip
was canceled two weeks ago.
I'm confused.
Dad went to a conference
for local security guards.
That sounds more likely.
I'm coming!
Hi, Heather.
Or should I say Kimberly?
Sorry. I had to go. Something
important came up. I can explain.
It must have been important,
since you climbed out the window!
It was very, very important.
Let me give you your money.
Can we finish this another time?
- No, we're finishing this now.
- I can't.
Why not? This seems like a
perfect place for a little rendezvous.
No!
My husband is sleeping.
- Your husband? Oh, how nice.
- Won't you please...
- Your husband could see us.
- No, listen.
He doesn't know that I work
as an escort. I'm begging you...
- An escort? You mean a whore?
- Call it whatever you want.
He doesn't know. I work as a hooker. I'll make it right again.
- No.
- No, what?
- No, we're doing it now.
- I can't.
- Yes, you can.
- No, you went too far.
You scared me. That's why I ran off.
I didn't ask for anything. If you don't leave, I'll call the police.
Are you saying your elderly client wasn't satisfied with your services?
- I'm saying you hit me.
- Stop it.
Your husband will surely be glad to hear his wife is a whore.
No. I've had enough. Okay?
Get lost.
I don't think so.
Get up, buddy.
- Who are you?
- My name's Dennis.
- And your wife is a whore.
- Kimberly?
Brandon! Sorry, Brandon.
What the hell! Are you sleeping
with him? Are you cheating on me?
I haven't cheated on you.
You idiot! No!
Okay, just put the gun down. Alright?
Oh my God! No!
Brandon! No! That's not true!
- Brandon, I'm sorry.
- Look at that.
- Forgive me.
- Now he knows.
- That must be a relief.
- Why did you do it? Forgive me.
- He deserved it.
- Damn you!
Sorry. Brandon. I didn't mean to...
Your husband didn't have very good taste in clothes, but I suppose it'll do.
So. Let's go over
what we've learned today.
I'm asking you.
You've learned to show respect.
Respect for your clients
and for men in general.
But you're hardly going to continue
in the same line of work after tonight.
No. But still...
Hey, wait.
I hope that's a happy tear,
because this is a fresh start for you.
Not everyone gets a second chance.
You're very lucky.
I'm sorry to bother you,
but where are your car keys?
In your bag? Thanks. I'll find them on the way out.
No, wait a second. I know what you're thinking.
They'll never believe you.
You're sick.
I had intended to let you go -
- but you wouldn't obey. You couldn't keep your mouth shut.
Is it starting to go dark now?
- You sick...
- My face is blurring.
Your hearing fades. Your heart pounds.
You feel a tingling in your spine.
You don't know what's going on.
But you know what?
The pain disappears
as the hallucinations begin.
You're about to faint. Aren't you?
Now your brain begins
to pull up images from your life.
As if someone has pressed
the rewind button in your head.
Why are you doing this to me, Dad?
Why are you doing this, Dad?
What are you doing?
Oh my God!
Oh my God!
I'm begging you... What are you doing?
You murdered my husband!
You've ruined my life.
Just kill me.
I can't.
I never know when the monster
takes over my brain.
But I can never get rid of it.
Society should be glad that people like me -
- can release themselves by fantasizing
about victims being tortured.
The monster plays
a complicated game.
Writes down the victims' numbers. Follows
them, waits for them in the dark.
Waiting, waiting...
Maybe you can stop him.
I can't.
License and registration, please.
- What did I do wrong?
- License and registration, please.
You were going 50 km/h over the limit.
Was I? I didn't realize that.
Didn't you realize you were driving 145 km/h?
Do you know how dangerous the roads out here are at night?
- Deer often cross the road unexpectedly.
- I'm sorry.
- I'll be more careful driving.
- Do you know how often I hear that?
Every time I pull someone over,
they say, "It won't happen again."
- Have you been drinking?
- I don't drink.
Are you kidding? I can arrest you
for reckless driving.
- Get out of the car.
- You're treating me like a child.
I'm also an officer of the law.
I understand
what situation I've put you in.
I apologize for my behavior.
Hi!
Can you believe we did this? Oh God, can you handle it?
It'll be fine. Easy.
Wait a moment.
It'll be fine.
We'll get help.
We just need a few things
cleared up.
- Mrs. Rader...
- Call me Susan.
Susan, we believe your husband is involved
in a very serious crime.
A crime? What are you talking about?
My husband is the most
law-abiding citizen there is.
Yes, let's hope so.
Unfortunately, our investigation
has led us to him.
What do you think he's involved in?
It's too early to say anything now,
but we have to ask some questions.
It shouldn't take long. It's
just part of the investigation.
They know!
Hello. This is Susan Rader.
No, I don't think I can take any more
bad news, Detective.
No, preferably not.
Yes.
Hello. It's Annette.
What did you say?
I don't know. No.
Mom.
I'm an evil man.
I've done some very evil things.
What have you done?
There's a part of me
you don't know.
Some of it. I didn't want you to see it.
Dennis, what are you talking about? Dennis, Dennis is at work.
We can go on vacation. And...
Listen here...
I'm not a human being.
- I haven't been for a long time.
- What are you talking about?
- You'll find out soon enough.
- You're the head of the church.
You're a leader of the Boy Scouts. What is it you do and make?
I've had a good life. I have two beautiful daughters.
- Dad!
- But it's over now.
Won't you turn yourself in to the police?
I can't, not here.
- Not in front of my family.
- Then when, Dennis?
I don't know. I don't know...
- I have to go. They're after me.
- Dennis
- I love you.
- And I love you both very much.
Dennis! Dennis!
Dennis!
Where are you?
He was here!
He was here, and I can't do anything to him.
Dennis!
My husband is the most honorable man I know.
This must be a misunderstanding.
We found a floppy disk in a cereal box in the back of a van.
We traced the disk to the church computer. Dennis is the one who made it.
That doesn't mean he has killed anyone.
Once the investigation is over, everything will fall into place.
I can't imagine what this is like for you.
No, you can't.
I've been married to the same man for 30 years -
- and then I find out he's a serial killer.
No, you can't imagine it.
No, I can't.
I have to concentrate on the victims and their families.
It's my duty to investigate every lead to get this closed.
If your husband is innocent, he has nothing to fear.
- If he's guilty...
- What if he's guilty?
So what are you going to do with him?
It's up to the court to decide.
Mrs. Rader, excuse me.
Mom. You need to pull yourself together.
Should I help the police?
Should I help them catch him like a wild animal?
He's your father!
No matter what he's done,
he's your father!
You owe him everything.
Are you serious?
You're denying all of this.
Let's be honest now.
He was a miserable father.
At first he ignored us,
because we weren't boys.
He always treated us
without respect.
When we were little,
we were often scared of him.
I've never really
cared for him.
He never supported me.
Not once did he help me
with my homework.
And he never
asked about my life.
Stop!
Stop talking about Dad like that!
And you! Look at how he
treated you all these years.
He treated you like a dog.
- "Sit, Susan. Speak. Susan."
- Be quiet!
You have to wake up.
You have to tell
Detective Lutz the truth.
Tell him that Dad killed animals
when he was little.
Tell about all the late evenings
in the workshop.
Stop it now! Do you want
Mom to go insane too?
Mrs. Rader,
your husband wants to be caught.
- His letters to us confirm it.
- What letters?
This investigation
has been going on for a long time.
Lutz. You need to see this.
We found everything in the workshop.
Oh no!
Watch where you step.
- It looks like he fell apart in the end.
- What happened here?
Use gloves. We mustn't destroy
evidence now that we've come this far.
That's him. We've got him. Look at this.
Return address: Bill Thomas Kilman. BTK.
It'll take months to go through. Who knows how many he's killed?
- He's just the guy next door.
- Yeah, a pretty ordinary guy.
The question is whether he's sick
or just evil.
Barnes. Tell the local police
to seal off the area.
Nobody else comes in here. This is
a crime scene now. Be careful.
Lutz. Can I talk to you for a second?
- Can it wait? We're busy.
- No.
Excuse me.
Mrs. Rader, your husband
is in Wichita police custody.
Thank God!
Mr. Rader, I'll get straight to the point.
Do you know of a serial killer
called BTK?
Yes, I've been a fan of BTK
for years. Through TV, that is.
- I've read a lot about the cases.
- Have you?
- Yes, he's an interesting guy.
- How so?
He strikes me
as something of a loner.
Almost like a spy
or something like that.
- Did they take DNA samples from you?
- Yes.
- What did you think when they did?
- I assumed I was the main suspect.
What if I told you
the DNA samples matched?
Then the game's probably over.
- Is the video camera on?
- Yes, it is. Mr. Rader.
- I think you should record a confession.
- A confession?
We don't need to waste anyone's time.
We'd appreciate
any information you can give us.
This might take a while.
Should we start with the first one
and go through them in order?
Sure. That makes sense.
- You know we're on the same side, right?
- What do you mean?
- I'm a park ranger in Park City.
- I know.
We're both upholders of the law.
We're on the same side.
Yes.
Okay, Dennis. Now you can just
tell us what's on your mind.
It started in school.
I was drawing already back then.
I had a favorite victim
from an old TV series.
I used to make up stories -
- where I kidnapped her -
- and did sexual things
to her in Hollywood.
Let me get right to the point. Do you know
of a serial killer called BTK?
Then the game's probably up.
- Do you?
- I've been a fan of BTK for many years.
Now you can just tell us
what's on your mind.
What if I told you
that the DNA samples matched?
We appreciate
any information you can give us.
It can't be cured. The only way it stops
is if you die, get caught and locked away.
It's a nightmare, but I
usually don't lie awake at night.
I live my life like everyone else.
I'm fine. Until the urge
comes over me again.
It's constant,
and I don't have much time.
Planning a murder takes time.
One mistake, and it's over.
- How did you recognize me?
- Dennis L. Rader.
My password is:
Bind them. Torture them, kill them.
One or more murders
were followed by a letter signed BTK.
That makes sense.
Let's hope
you're not one of the unlucky ones.