Monster: BTK
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Monster: BTK is the kind of case that lingers: a man who murdered 10 people, then went to church on Sunday as council president. Masterfully structured and appropriately sobering — one of the best entries in the Monster series and essential listening for anyone interested in the psychology of the double life."
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
About this podcast
The story of Dennis Rader — the BTK killer (Bind, Torture, Kill) — who murdered 10 people in and around Wichita, Kansas between 1974 and 1991, while living a double life as a church council president, Boy Scout leader, and city compliance officer. The series examines how he evaded capture for three decades, his taunting correspondence with police, and how a single floppy disk he sent to a local TV station in 2005 finally gave him away.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — essential context; best heard in order
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Monster: BTK about?
The story of Dennis Rader — the BTK killer (Bind, Torture, Kill) — who murdered 10 people in and around Wichita, Kansas between 1974 and 1991, while living a double life as a church council president, Boy Scout leader, and city compliance officer. The series examines how he evaded capture for three decades, his taunting correspondence with police, and how a single floppy disk he sent to a local TV station in 2005 finally gave him away.
Is Monster: BTK worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Dennis Rader murdered 10 people across 30 years while serving as a church council president — the Monster series examines one of history's most chilling cases of a killer hiding in plain sight.
Who is Monster: BTK for?
Monster: BTK is recommended for true crime enthusiasts who enjoy Serial killer and Murder.
What is the best episode of Monster: BTK to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — essential context; best heard in order. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Monster: BTK?
Monster: BTK is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Monster: BTK?
If you enjoy Monster: BTK, you might also like: Happy Face, Monster: DC Sniper, Root of Evil, In the Dark. See our full "Podcasts Like Monster: BTK" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialised
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Atmospheric; methodical; dark; journalistic
- Episode length
- 30-45 min
- Episodes
- 8-10 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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