I took a break from my October binge of the best horror movies to shift into the true crime sector for a bit. This was mainly because My Father, The BTK Killer was available to stream with a Netflix subscription, and I was itching to hear more stories about Dennis Rader. Surprisingly, I walked away with an entirely different perspective, that has me rethinking how I characterize the families of serial killers.
My Father, The BTK Killer chronicles the story of Rader, but through the eyes of his daughter, Kerri Rawson. We learn about how she played a part in his arrest, how she learned about his crimes, and dealt with all the headlines surrounding the situation. It's a powerful story I'd rank up there in sadness with Con Mum, and one I'd recommend to true crime lovers for how it impacted me.
