Crime & Dine

For more than 30 years, the case of the BTK Killer was one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in the history of the US. The killer took the lives of ten people in and around Wichita, Kansas, between 1974 and 1991 while taunting the police in every turn he could. BTK felt so invincible, so unstoppable, that he frequently sent packages and letters to media and authorities, demanding recognition for his crimes and hiding clues of his identity within cryptic puzzles. Yet, nobody was able to figure out who was the person behind the self-coined nickname and strange cereal box clues. Eventually, as time passed, many thought BTK simply got away. And he almost did… My guest this week is the formidable Britanie Leclair, a forensic astrologer. Britanie did a deep dive into Dennis Rader’s natal chart and also looked at some of the interesting things that were happening during some of the most significant moments of this case, including his capture. It's a fascinating insight into a well known story. SOURCES How the Cops

Dorothea Puente, took her role as the neighborhood grandmother seriously. She helped those in need, frequently donated to charity and ran a boarding house for those society had seemingly cast aside. From an outsider's point of view, Dorothea was a saint, an angel. While in reality, something dark was lurking underneath. My guest this week, is Shane Bugbee, an artist, writer and cultural archeologist. Shane is the author of the book, “Cooking With a Serial Killer, recipes from Dorothea Puente’. Shane wrote to Dorothea in prison, got to know her, and worked with her to create a cookbook of her recipes which offer a chilling and unique insight into the life of this prolific female serial killer. Follow Shane & see more of his work https://linktr.ee/Shanebugbee Follow Crime & Dine Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimeanddine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimeanddinestories/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crimeanddine?_t=8WxpcM7QxHR&_r=1 Buy coffee & other merch: https://crimeanddine.store

In what is possibly the longest hiatus in history, Crime & Dine is coming back. With a fresh new format, new guests, and even more morbid meals. Make sure you're subscribed to be notified about the latest episodes, we can't wait to serve up a feast. Shop delicious coffee and get a sneaky look at what's for dinner: https://crimeanddine.store/  Follow us: https://twitter.com/crimeanddine Have a request for an episode? Email hello@crimeanddine.co.uk