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To: TexKat

http://www.ksn.com/news/stories/7036051.html
This site has a video interview of Rader

Story
Who is Dennis Rader?

by Jason Kravarik
KSN News


WICHITA, Kansas, Feb 26, 2005 -- So what do we know about suspect Dennis Rader? We have been gathering a mass of information on his background.

Most interesting, we will hear from Dennis Rader himself. He spoke to KSN News on a general news story back in 2001. It was a surprise to us, and with what police have said Saturday, Rader’s life is a surprise to the entire city.

Dennis Rader, the man now thought to be BTK, allegedly fooled police for decades. Now scores of Kansans are learning that he apparently fooled them as well.

"It’s the biggest shock I’d ever had -- the nicest guy in the world. I’d have given him a key to watch my dog if I had to when I was leaving town," said Gary Van Dusen, neighbor.

Rader was a churchgoer at Christ Lutheran Church in north Wichita. He was not just any member of the church, he was president of the Congregation Council.

"It’s consistent with what we had thought all along, that it’s an individual who blends well into the community, was basically invisible to his neighbors and friends and coworkers because he was just an ordinary guy," said Arlyn Smith, former BTK investigator.

Rader was a compliance officer in Park City. Residents knew him as a stickler for detail.

"He’d harass you for your grass being six inches tall, or something like that," said one neighbor.

But Rader also handled animal control. KSN News interviewed him about a story on animal attacks in Park City.

Business reference books dating back to the 1970’s show Dennis Rader as an ADT security technician. That’s key, since police have often thought BTK gained access to homes as a utility employee.

We also know that Radar has a long history with Wichita State University. That matches what police have thought all along about the BTK killer.

An alumni book shows Rader graduated WSU in the late 1970’s. Police linked a BTK letter to a school copy machine and the brother of victim Kathryn Bright reports BTK asked him if he’d seen him around campus.

Last update: Feb 26, 2005, 11:39am


565 posted on 02/26/2005 1:09:06 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: MEG33

Thanks for the link.


572 posted on 02/26/2005 1:18:24 PM PST by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
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To: MEG33
Around Park City

But in the meantime, I got in on the awards that Mayor Bergquist presented. The service awards went to Chief George Capps for 15 years, and to clerk Judy Ferguson, J.B. Brashear, Eric Miller, Randy Berry and Dennis Rader, all for 10 years. Congratulations to all of you, and to the rest of the city workers. Without you to pick on, I wouldn’t have much to write about. All kidding aside, you are the backbone of Park City and we are very proud of you. Keep up the good work, and while we are on the subject of the city crews…

590 posted on 02/26/2005 2:09:39 PM PST by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
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To: MEG33
Park City police reports

April 13--Officer Michael Kingsford assisted Compliance Officer Dennis Rader with an injured opossum in the 1000 block of East Evanston.

http://www.arkvalleynews.com/web/isite.dll?1081972043984

596 posted on 02/26/2005 2:28:22 PM PST by TexKat (Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
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