Up and Vanished - Bind. Torture. Kill. - ‘Monster’ Returns

Episode Date: January 13, 2025

‘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. The first two episodes are available now. For an ad-free binge experience subscribe to iHeart True Crime+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Payne Lindsay. A few years ago, I got a call from someone intimately tied to the case of the BTK killer. If you're not familiar, BTK terrorized the city of Wichita throughout the 70s and 80s. He stalked and killed at least 10 people. My first conversation about the case lasted for hours, and provided me with exclusive access. I realized then that this story needed to be told and there is no time better than right now because we've received news that there may be more BTK victims out there that

remain unsolved. My team and I decided to start investigating the BTK killings and interviewing everyone involved in the case. After years of work, we're now ready to deliver the new installment of our Monster franchise. This is Monster BTK. Check out the trailer. He wanted underwear, clothing that he would steal in the neighborhood. He was certainly a peeping Tom, looking through the windows, looking at people, fantasizing about what he could do. He would imagine creating what he called girl traps, where they would be totally helpless. He would have complete control and domination over them.

He liked the appearance of bondage. When someone is stuck, someone's control, someone can't get away. As he began to age, he then began entering the houses. He felt very powerful. He could get into their home, take something, and get out and not be caught. People were not there, but he would stand in their home.

He felt that sense of violation. Someone killed four members of a family, two children and two adults. That was shocking. It just didn't happen here. You see the victims laying there with plastic bags over their heads strangled. And then you see children. You see how brutal they were treated. And you could tell it was a planned scenario. There was a script. He went to a local church. He was in charge of the congregation, he was going to the grocery

store with us, he was going to the movies with us. I would have never guessed that. He was the guy next door. I am compelled to kill by Factor X. The same Factor that motivated Son of Sam. How many people do I have to kill before I get my name in the paper? From the creators of Atlanta Monster

comes the next installment in the Monster franchise. I Heart Podcasts and Tenderfoot present Monster BTK. The first two episodes are available wide on January 13th, along with the first six episodes on our subscription service, True Crime Plus. Listen on the iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.