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Son of Sam: Who Was the Killer and What Changed Because of Him

David Berkowitz, known as the "Son of Sam," terrorized New York City from 1976 to 1977, killing six and wounding seven in a rash of shootings that exposed gaps in criminal profi...

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Dennis Rader nickname: what BTK means and why it matters

The nickname associated with notorious serial killer Dennis Rader is BTK, short for "Bind, Torture, Kill." BTK was not a formal handle but rather a self-chosen signature used in...

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