Imagine discovering your father is one of America’s most notorious serial killers. For Kerri Rawson, that unthinkable nightmare became a reality in 2005, when her dad, Dennis Rader, was arrested on his lunch break. An unassuming church congregation president and former Cub Scout leader, Rader had been unmasked by authorities as the notorious BTK Killer — who committed 10 gruesome murders between 1974 and 1991.
The documentary tells the true story of Dennis Rader, who adopted the moniker BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill), through the eyes of his daughter, Kerri Rawson. It explores the impact of Rader’s crimes on his family and community, following Kerri as she confronts the possibility of additional victims and reckons with childhood memories that may hold hidden traumas. The film weaves together interviews with the investigators who helped uncover BTK’s identity and features chilling archival photos and sketches, and interrogation footage of Rader himself. Throughout, Kerri’s personal reflections on her relationship with her father both before and since his arrest and conviction shed light on the enduring impact of his crimes and her own healing journey.
Streaming on Netflix October 10, 2025
Production Company: Campfire Studios
Directed by Skye Borgman
Producers: Ross M. Dinerstein, Rebecca Evans
Executive Producer / Showrunner: Elena Sorre
Executive Producers: Ross Girard, Mark McCune, Skye Borgman
Co-Executive Producer: Will Mavronicolas
Supervising / Line Producer: Andrew K. Sachs
Director of Photography: Bryan Donnell
Edited by Fernanda Tornaghi
Music by Jimmy Stofer
Full credits on IMDB