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The Hunt for the BTK Killer

The Hunt for the BTK Killer

Description: Based on a shocking true story of a serial killer, who for 31 years, raised terror in the small town of Wichita, Kansas from 1974 to 1991. He resurfaced in 2005, but was captured and convicted.
Genre: Television, Drama
Year Released: 2005
Initial Release: October 9, 2005
Director: Stephen Kay
Producer: Richard Fischoff
Music Composed By: Tree Adams
Screenplay: Tom Towler, Donald Martin
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