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KODAMA / TRUE CRIME 2026

Biography · True Crime · Psychology · Serial Killers

A Serial Killer's Daughter

Name: A Serial Killer's Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming
ISBN: 9781400201754

by Kerri Rawson

A harrowing yet inspiring memoir detailing Kerri Rawson's journey after discovering that her devoted father was Dennis Rader, the infamous BTK serial killer who terrorized Wichita, Kansas.

The shattering revelation of a double life.

In 2005, an FBI agent knocked on Kerri Rawson's door with news that shattered her reality: her caring father, a church council president and Boy Scout leader, was actually BTK — the serial killer responsible for ten murders across Kansas.

A Serial Killer's Daughter explores the painful path of processing secondary trauma, reconciling childhood memories with horrific truths, and ultimately finding healing through faith, therapy, and forgiveness.

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I had to learn how to survive when the foundation of my life crumbled into dust overnight.

KODAMA / EDITORIAL NOTE

The author ADVOCATE

Kerri Rawson

Kerri Rawson is an author and victim advocate who has dedicated her life to helping survivors of trauma, abuse, and crime.

Through her speaking engagements and writing, she provides an unprecedented voice for the secondary victims of crime — the families left behind in the wake of unimaginable atrocities.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A survivor transforming personal tragedy into a beacon of hope and advocacy for others.

Key themes in the memoir.

The Arrest Night.

The immediate shock and confusion as federal agents broke the news of Dennis Rader's arrest to his family.

Unraveling Cognitive Dissonance.

Squaring warm childhood memories of camping trips and fatherly advice with the actions of a sadist.

Media Intrusion & Stigma.

Navigating public scrutiny, death threats, and societal judgment aimed at an innocent family.

Faith & Forgiveness.

A long journey toward personal peace, self-acceptance, and letting go of guilt over crimes she didn't commit.

Coverage

Impact & media presence.

Kerri Rawson's voice has been featured across major international networks to raise awareness about trauma and victim support.

2019

20/20 & 60 Minutes Interviews

Exclusive television interviews where Kerri detailed her story, advocating for victims and bringing attention to post-traumatic growth.

2023

Active Cold Case Investigations

Kerri continues to work alongside law enforcement to help identify unsolved cold cases potentially linked to her father.

Watch

Interview & author perspective.

Hear directly from Kerri Rawson about her experiences and the process of writing her deeply personal memoir.

029 / ARCHIVE INTERVIEW A Serial Killer's Daughter · Kerri Rawson Discussion

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Legacy

A vital voice for secondary victims.

A Serial Killer's Daughter challenges the sensationalism of true crime by grounding the story in real human pain, courage, and the relentless pursuit of recovery after trauma.

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