Series synopsis
BTK: Chasing a Serial Killer is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on Investigation Discovery on September 4, 2020. It ended on September 4, 2020.
A three-part documentary series that recounts the notorious killer's crimes, the decades long investigation that captured him, and the effect his brutal murders had on everyone in his orbit, especially his daughter who speaks openly about what it is like to be the daughter of a serial killer.
Premise
A three-part documentary series that recounts the notorious killer's crimes, the decades long investigation that captured him, and the effect his brutal murders had on everyone in his orbit, especially his daughter who speaks openly about what it is like to be the daughter of a serial killer.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | September 4, 2020 | September 4, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 BTK announces his arrival by murdering four members of the same family; he claims more victims over several years while taunting police, then goes dark for two decades before resurfacing in 2004 after media stories claim that he'd been forgotten. |
September 4, 2020 |
| 2 |
Part 2 A new generation of law enforcement hunts the resurgent BTK, who delights in communicating with police and the media about his murders while threatening new ones. He is finally arrested, bringing relief to Wichita but shock and horror to his family. |
September 4, 2020 |
| 3 |
Part 3 Dennis Rader, aka BTK, confesses to ten murders and points police to the disturbing hoard of evidence against him. The depth of his depravity is revealed, along with the lasting effect he had on those in his orbit, most especially his own daughter. |
September 4, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Investigation Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 4, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 4, 2020 |
| Status | ended |