https://patreon.com/postmortemthepodcastBefore BTK became one of the most feared serial killers in American history, he was Dennis Rader. Aseemingly ordinary man living in Wichita, Kansas. In Part One of our BTK series, we examine Rader’s childhood, the disturbing fantasies that shaped hisfuture crimes, and the horrific murders of the Otero family that introduced Wichita to a killer unlike any it had ever seen.

As investigators search for answers, a predator begins his reign of terror and creates the name that would become infamous around the world: BTK: Bind, Torture, Kill.

This episode contains discussions of homicide, violence, stalking behavior, home invasion, and crimes involving both adults and children. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Girl Who Walked Into the Storm: The Disappearance of Asha Degree

CONTENT WARNING

This episode contains discussions involving missing children, child endangerment, abduction theories, and family trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of Post Mortem, we examine the evidence, investigation, and unanswered questions surrounding Asha's disappearance.

SOURCES

Federal Bureau ofInvestigation

FBI – Asha Degree Case Information

National Center for Missing& Exploited Children

NCMEC– Asha Degree Missing Child Poster

Case Overview

Wikipedia – Disappearance of Asha Degree

Additional Reporting

WBTVCoverage of Investigation Updates

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CONTENT WARNING

This episode contains discussions of grief,death, and missing persons. Listener discretion is advised.

Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer disappeared after a night out in Columbus, Ohio on April 1, 2006. Despite surveillance footage, witness interviews, and years of investigation, his disappearance remains unsolved.

In the Season 2 premiere of Post Mortem, we examine the evidence, timeline, investigation, and unanswered questionssurrounding one of America's most baffling missing persons cases.

SOURCES

Primary Case References

Wikipedia Case Overview

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brian_Shaffer

A&E Case Summary

https://www.aetv.com/articles/brian-shaffer-disappearance-2006

People Magazine

https://people.com/what-happened-to-brian-shaffer-disappearance-11706304/

People Magazine Case Review

https://people.com/brian-shaffer-disappearance-what-to-know-11937962/

Trace Evidence Research Summary

https://www.trace-evidence.com/brian-shaffer

DISCLAIMER

Theories discussed in this episode are presented as theories and should not be interpreted as established fact. No individual discussed in this episode has been charged with a crime related to Brian Shaffer's disappearance unless explicitly stated.

Delve into one of history’s most chilling unsolved mysteriesThe Zodiac Killer, dissect the cryptic case of the infamous serial murderer who terrorized California in the late 1960s and 70s. Through expert analysis, interviews, and deep dives into police reports, ciphers, and theories, we unravel the myths, explore new leads, and examine the psychology of the elusive killer.

Take a dive into one of history’s most chilling unsolved mysteries;The Zodiac Killer, a gripping case of the infamous serial murderer who terrorized California in the late 1960s and 70s. Through expert analysis, interviews, and deep dives into police reports, ciphers, and theories, we unravel the myths, explore new leads, and examine the psychology of the elusive killer.

Join us as we put the caseunder the microscope—breaking down evidence, questioning suspects, and asking the ultimate question: Can the Zodiac Killer ever truly be unmasked?

Take a journey back to the fog-laden streets of Victorian London to explore the enduring mystery of Jack the Ripper.

Join me and dive into the chilling case of one of America's most prolific serial killer Gary Ridgway, AKA The Green River Killer

What is it about serial killers that both horrifies and fascinates us? Is it their ability to hide in plain sight? The twisted motives that defy all logic? Or the chilling realization that evil can wear an ordinary face?

From Jack the Ripper’s taunting letters to the Zodiac Killer’s cryptic codes, history is filled with murderers who have left behind more questions than answers. Some, like Ted Bundy, charmed their victims before revealing their true nature. Others, like Jeffrey Dahmer, carried out horrors beyond imagination.

But what makes a killer? Is it nature, nurture, or something even darker? And how many are still out there, waiting to be discovered?

If you think you know everything about history’s most terrifying killers, think again. The truth is always stranger—and scarier—than fiction.

Would you dare to dive deeper into their twisted minds?

Join me Stacia in my new podcast Post Mortem launching this week on all platforms!