Dennis Rader Research Paper

Dennis Lynn Rader was a serial killer born on March 9th, 1945 in Pittsburg, Arkansas (see figure one.) He was the oldest of three other brothers born to William and Dorothea Rader. At a young age Rader’s parents moved the family to Wichita, Arkansas. Growing up Dennis Rader was a normal child. He was surprisingly involved with organizations such as the boys scout club and church activities. According to interviews Rader admitted he had thoughts of strangulation as a young child, it is known that he has killed cats and dogs during his youth. According to http://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/rader-dennis-bio-1.htm “One friend described him as utterly lacking a sense of humor, but tending to be studious and focused” After high school Dennis Rader got a job at a local supermarket until he had left Witchita and started college. In 1965 Rader began school at Kansas Wesleyan College in Salina, though he only attended for two semesters before joining the airforce, stationed in Texas, Alabama, and Okinawa until 1968. In 1968 Rader was moved to Japan. Dennis Rader was in the air force for four years and even earned the rank of a sergeant. Rader’s time in the air force was said to be the best …show more content…
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