Inside the Mind of BTK

The True Story Behind the Thirty-Year Hunt for the Notorious Wichita Serial Killer
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Inside the Mind of BTK by Johnny Dodd and John E. Douglas delves into the psychological profile and criminal investigation of infamous serial killer Dennis Rader, also known as BTK, an acronym for "Bind, Torture, Kill." The book offers an in-depth exploration of Rader's methods and psychology, as seen through the eyes of FBI profiler John E. Douglas, who presents his insights and experiences in tracking down the elusive killer. This true crime account provides a chilling look into how Rader evaded capture and the efforts made to finally bring him to justice.
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This gripping read might appeal to you if you are fascinated by true crime and psychological thrillers. It delves into the chilling psyche of a notorious serial killer, offering insights from a legendary FBI profiler, providing both a detailed investigation and an intriguing psychological analysis. If you're drawn to understanding the dark complexities of the human mind, this book may be a compelling choice.

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Inside the Mind of BTK

From the New York Times Best-Selling Author John Douglas Comes a Story of True Crime That Reads Like Fiction Inside the Mind of BTK tells the incredible true story of how FBI profiler John Douglas tracked and participated in the hunt for one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history.

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A dramatic and compelling true-crime psychological thriller

This incredible story shows how John Douglas tracked and participated in the hunt for one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history. For 31 years, a man who called himself BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) terrorised the city of Wichita, Kansas, sexually assaulting and strangling a series of women, taunting the police with frequent communications, and bragging about his crimes to local newspapers and TV stations.

After disappearing for nine years, he suddenly reappeared, complaining that no one was paying enough attention to him and claiming that he had committed other crimes for which he had not been given credit. When he was ultimately captured, BTK was shockingly revealed to be Dennis Rader, a 61-year-old married man with two children.

Inside the Mind of BTK by Johnny Dodd and John E. Douglas delves deeply into the chilling psyche of this notorious killer, providing a gripping narrative that captivates and horrifies in equal measure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470325155

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 368

About the Author

John Douglas, a former FBI agent and pioneer serial killer profiler, is one of the most successful true crime authors in the country. He is the author of the New York Times number one best seller Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit, which first introduced the public to the idea of psychological profiles as a tool in hunting down killers. Douglas served as technical advisor for the film The Silence of the Lambs, much of which was based on his work. He has consulted on thousands of cases worldwide providing case analysis, interview and interrogation techniques, investigative strategies, prosecutorial strategies, and expert testimony. Since his retirement in 1995 from the FBI, Douglas has been donating pro bono assistance whenever possible to police and victims of violent crime. Mr. Douglas lives near Washington, D.C.

Johnny Dodd is a writer at People magazine who lives in the Los Angeles area.

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