Monster: BTK

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Monster: BTK

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'Monster: BTK', the newest installment in the 'Monster' franchise, reveals the true story of the Wichita, Kansas serial killer who murdered at least 10 people between 1974 and 1991. Known by the moniker, BTK – Bind Torture Kill, his notoriety was bolstered by the taunting letters he sent to police, and the chilling phone calls he made to media outlets. BTK's identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. He was the serial killer next door. From Tenderfoot TV & iHeartPodcasts, this is 'Monster: BTK'.

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    The Otero Family [1]

    January 1974. Four members of a family are killed in their home in Wichita, Kansas. Investigators are mystified. Nothing like this has ever happened before in Wichita. Little did they know, this was just the beginning.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Childhood of a Killer [2]

    The killer's face comes to light. This is not who we were expecting. How did this man become a ruthless murderer? And who else did he kill? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Bright [3]

    The killer strikes again. This time, he stalks a young college student. His methods improve, but not without some failure. He reconsiders his choices. But realizes it's too late. It's time to double down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Shirley Locks [4]

    A botched murder plan leads the killer to an unsuspecting door. Inside, the killer does something he can never undo. Later, he brags about his deeds in taunting letters to the police and media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min

  5. EPISODE 5 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Boy Scout [5]

    The killer has become BTK. But he must also maintain his facade as a normal family man. Can he reconcile his inner Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

    46 min

  6. EPISODE 6 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    PJ Green [6]

    BTK has killed again. But then, unexpectedly, he stops. Until years later, when he can longer hold it in any longer. He must be known.

    38 min

  7. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Monster: BTK - Official Trailer

    This is Monster: BTK. The first two episodes are available on January 13th. And listen to the first six episodes, completely ad-free, with an iHeart True Crime+ subscription. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

Trailer

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'Monster: BTK', the newest installment in the 'Monster' franchise, reveals the true story of the Wichita, Kansas serial killer who murdered at least 10 people between 1974 and 1991. Known by the moniker, BTK – Bind Torture Kill, his notoriety was bolstered by the taunting letters he sent to police, and the chilling phone calls he made to media outlets. BTK's identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. He was the serial killer next door. From Tenderfoot TV & iHeartPodcasts, this is 'Monster: BTK'.

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  • Channel
    iHeart True Crime
  • Creator
    iHeartPodcasts and Tenderfoot TV
  • Episodes
    7
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    2025 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
  • Show Website
    Monster: BTK
  • Provider
    iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc

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