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January 08, 2026 / 00:35

This episode discusses the BTK killer, Dennis Rader, and focuses on the impact of his crimes on victims, particularly Carey. The conversation highlights the emotional responses to the documentary about Rader and the therapeutic feelings it evokes for the hosts.

The hosts express their frustrations with Dennis Rader, describing how his actions have been extensively covered in media. They reflect on the need to empathize with the victims, especially Carey, who has endured significant trauma.

Through their discussion, the hosts emphasize the importance of acknowledging the emotional weight of such stories and the healing that can come from understanding the victims' experiences.

TLDR

Hosts discuss the emotional impact of the BTK killer's crimes on victims, focusing on Carey.

Episode

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Because I've I feel like I've seen everything under the sun, read everything under the sun about BTK to
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the point where Dennis Rader annoys me for a million reasons, but this documentary really
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made me feel something for Carey. Yeah. I liked that. I And this is weird, man. It felt like
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therapeutic for me to feel something for her. And it's not that I've had any ill will against Carey. It
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was just like I wanted to kind of grab her and go, "Oh my god, what you've been through."

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Episode Highlights

  • Therapeutic Reflection
    The documentary evokes deep feelings for Carey, revealing unexpected empathy.
    “It felt like therapeutic for me to feel something for her.”
    @ 00m 20s
    January 08, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • Oh my god, what you've been through.
    Best of True Crime 2025 /// True Crime Garage

Key Moments

  • Frustration with BTK00:07
  • Empathy for Carey00:13
  • Therapeutic Experience00:20