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"On bit of information in the report is the killer dismantling the phones of his victims. Obviously he also took the drivers license of one of his victims along with photo's of his handiwork (obvious souvenirs). "

If I remember correctly, he did this at another murder back in the 70's. He also called one of the radio or TV stations one time and basically announced where a body could be found. It was thought back then that the photos and the phone call were more of a way to taunt the investigators and implying that they could not catch him. I hope they prove him wrong.

Seems to me there are three distinct classes of serial killers. First are the ones driven by their desires to kill, for what ever reason exists, then covers their crimes knowing if caught they can not fulfill their sickest desires. (Ted Bundy, Gary Ridgeway come to mind)

Secondly are the serial killers who are mentally disturbed but by sheer luck and basic survival skills are able to allude the police for periods of time. David Berkowitz is a perfect example of this.

The third is the type that enjoys the chase and taunt of their crimes. The Zodiac killer was famous for writing the police and the press giving bits of information, threats and clues to his identity. He enjoyed the fact that the police had not caught him and he was "free" to kill. Jack the Ripper did the same, long ago. This killer seems to fall into the same fold. The publicity, the ability to fool the police is the last part of their crime. A part that needs to exist to receive the total satisfaction they receive from their murders.

Hopefully, this letter combined with other evidence I'm sure the police have but will not release will lead to his capture.

He also called one of the radio or TV stations one time and basically announced
where a body could be found.

I think that was actually a call to either the police or 911. Former FBI profiler
mentinoed it while discussing the BTK cases on his radio show tonight.
IIRC, Douglas said that it was great that they were able to get a recording given
the short time of the call...but at the same time the audio quality of the recording
may not be all that helpful.

Fascinating case, isn't it. I grew up in Ponca City...just 100 miles away and
all I ever heard about BTK was just recollecting hearing about the initial
murders of the Otero family...before the conept of the BTK arrived on the scene.
A few months ago, I saw an article by some lawyer (professor?) in Wichita who
said that when he'd talked about the case in his classes (in Wichita!), very few>
of the students had ever heard of the case.