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MFM Presents: Wicked Words - Dr. Katherine Ramsland: BTK Killer Dennis Rader

My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

  • May 24, 2021
  • 39:56
  • Full Episode
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<p>My Favorite Murder introduces the first episode of Tenfold More Wicked Presents: Wicked Words. In her new true crime chat show, host Kate Winkler Dawson interviews forensic psychologist, Dr. Katherine Ramsland, who spent years interviewing BTK Killer Dennis Rader in prison. Find out what he taught her in this fascinating episode.</p><p>Listen and Subscribe to Wicked Words on the Tenfold More Wicked feed on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tenfold-more-wicked/id1538204210">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/tenfold-more-wicked">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2bWjI6CbJvfHT4WjtGLjMO?si=G-hnA0LsQgKeQivpM0tiYA">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts.</p><p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Brief Summary

Kate Winkler Dawson interviews Dr. Katherine Ramsland about Dennis Rader, the BTK killer, and the psychology behind his crimes.

Key points

  • Wicked Words Premiere. The first episode of Wicked Words dives into true crime stories with unique insights.
  • Psychopathy and Control. Dr. Ramsland discusses the traits of psychopaths and their manipulative nature.
  • Dennis Rader's Dual Life. Explore the chilling duality of Dennis Rader, the BTK killer, who lived a seemingly normal life.
  • The Whining Psychopath. Dr. Ramsland highlights a common trait among psychopaths: their tendency to blame others.
  • The Mind of a Killer. Exploring the twisted psyche of Dennis Rader, who craved attention and recognition.
  • The Stupid Mistake. Rader's downfall came from a careless error with a floppy disk.

Tension

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