‘BTK’ killer’s daughter: Stain follows family forever | Elizabeth Vargas Reports

Members of the University of Idaho students’ families were present in the courtroom Monday for Bryan Kohberger's arraignment, some wiping away tears throughout the proceeding. Kerri Rawson, the daughter of serial killer Dennis Rader, joins "Elizabeth Vargas Reports."
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[@nancyhammons3594]

We are not responsible for the actions of ancestors.

[@veckulm7670]

Prayers to Kerri and other families in these horrible situations.

[@denal0u]

Yes. Prayers for them. 🙏🏻

[@fulanichild3138]

I really admire this woman. She took her trauma and turned it into helping others.

[@lmcmalibu6787]

Kerri, you are so strong and such a voice for all victims. Much respect for how u turned a horrible situation into a learning experience and a more positive outcome it could not have been easy for you.

[@Leelz247]

It’s really unfortunate that she looks just like him 😢.

[@denal0u]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@PuthieLeTarte]

The same thing. I'd dye my hair blind, wear contacts and remove any resemblance. Poor darling

[@A_Legal_Immigrant_1776]

stay strapped / vigilant folks.. lots of crazies out there... then and now..

[@eternalbliss5189]

Always brother. 🇩🇴

[@verucasalty5]

Kerri, I hope you know there's a lot of people who see you and your family as victims. Ty for being so public with your story so others in the same situation can have some sort of solidarity. God bless you.

[@sinead187]

Respect! Can't be easy living with the burden of knowing that your father is a serial killer.

[@Freebirddee]

My heart aches for this woman and her family.

[@coolcougar]

Kerri Rawson is a brilliant young woman & survivor.

[@ilenhalogram]

Kerri is such an interesting and awesome person 💖

[@KarenLeeTLS]

Love and admiration for Kerri Rawson ❤️

[@TahschaFinley7061]

Kerri I’m a huge fan I have utmost respect for you… Anyway hugs and loves to you❤️😍

[@shirl974]

She looks like him

[@jacqueblue]

She really does. That can't be easy. God bless her.

[@shirl974]

@@jacqueblue totally!

[@shirl974]

@Maureen Smith course,she helps people

[@samantham8696]

@Maureen Smith Beautifully said!!

[@audreydaleski1067]

She's a wonderful human being.

[@beffis1980]

It’s sad because he put his family in such a terrible light. They suffer too

[@one-stopgodshop2171]

To Kerri: Most human beings have stains or dirty laundry of some sort in their lives - although not to the extreme extent in your dad's case. If people think they are perfect they are delusional, so no worries. You are a nice woman, most would agree if they operate as a grown-up (I hope). Keep shining.

[@bookywooky2259]

I feel like she is always victimizing herself.

[@monicarose2135]

LE has no training in delivering devastating life-changing news to victims b/c you are immediately implicated. It’s really awful to be on the receiving end in that traumatizing situation.

[@westernhemisphere2205]

I've always found it hard to believe that btk's wife didn't know he was up to something. He had a place on their property that was full of evidence. Yes his family members are victims too.. I just think his wife might be a victim who knew some stuff. And the daughter said she still loves her daddy 😂... 😲.. is that a victim? Personally I'm sick of hearing her tell the world about all the fun thing she and her dad did together.. we've already heard it all we don't need to keep hearing it. The man is a monster and he's locked away in a cage where he belongs.

[@ColleenD78]

No offense at all but some of her interviews she comes off a bit creepy too lol

[@KK-jx2ms]

I’m so sorry for all the families concerned.

[@chellebelle914]

She should try bangs

[@rayneebranch9690]

May prayers to the family who was blind sided with such shock and horror and left to process such horrible acts. I am happy to see her advocating for others families. It seems there is a huge need for this. May we all remind ourselves that not all remaining family is the blame for these acts.

[@jbmac4889]

God knows you are only responsible for your own actions. What this world thinks does not matter. It's what God thinks that matters.

[@arthurdavis2964]

***Dear Mrs.Vargas, it's great to see you back . My last viewing of you was actually during the Peter Jrnnings period, coming into his public announcement he

[@arthurdavis2964]

* made regarding picking up his old habit of cigarette smoking. That is how dreadful covering 9/11, struck him.. I saw you once again briefly on a California ladies only show of some kind,, but only a glimpse. Hope to see more of you in the future. Now that you have experienced an life altering change ; you should contact ABC, with an offer of your high quality media reporting, ABC, in my opinion should jump at the offer of having you grace their newsrooms again.All the best to you, your family, thank you for besting and beating that destructive habit. A long time fan of yours, ma'am. Sincerely, arthurleedavis🔷️

[@cintroberts6614]

I will drink to that. Elizabeth are you in?

[@tracylynn6312]

Smart, strong lady.

[@K1NGW0LF]

What is "victims support" and does the taxpaxer pay for it on top of paying $18 Billion annually to house her father and all the other criminals in there with thim?

[@dawnbentleah1818]

I totally stand by the family of these people, i agree totally that they are victims too😢😢

[@nintendogamingchannel1007]

Upon seeing Serial Killer in Prison therefore not victim. Upon sending mail to Serial Killer in Prison therefore not victim.

[@nancycornett9949]

Thank you

[@kidjetrecon7153]

Can’t imagine the only stain is in your mind, would give anything to take that away.

[@nintendogamingchannel1007]

NewsNation BTK Daughter is BTK Apologist.

[@doodlebob2023]

kerri constantly puts herself in the spotlight. literally nobody is accusing you for what ur dad did. that would be stupid. starting to think she enjoys the attention.

[@jonstewart6860]

As it should. No sympathy here.

[@finalGirl1397]

Why are we giving this woman a platform? She’s literally a millionaire from a book that she’s right and she’s on new stations left and right. Her presents has no relevance in anything.

[@samantham8696]

The nerve of the media to just act like this young man has been convicted of any crime!!! This is America!!! He is INNOCENT until proven otherwise. This is DISGUSTING!!

[@denal0u]

Confused. What young man?

[@deeceepnw]

I have hunk and he point of comparison started when Kerri was met with FBI agents at her door telling her that her father was BTK and had been arrested. Of course from a LE standpoint it is an assumption on their part because they are on a fact finding mission. I’m not saying I agree with this manipulative method. I don’t. Any way you look at it, it is horrendous for the family. We know that BK’s family has paid a terrible price since his arrest, with his sisters losing their jobs because of the attention/connection. It’s not like their name is Smith so they can blend in somewhere else. Great interview. I hope Kerri Rawson can continue her work in this arena. She is such a strong advocate and eloquent speaker.

[@samantham8696]

@@denal0u They we’re speaking of Koehberger and his family. As if he has already been found guilty.

[@marysmith3761]

I’m sick of this woman portraying herself as a victim of her father when she herself has said that she had a wonderful childhood & he was a great dad. I don’t believe that she has PTSD. She got a book deal out of it. I think that she loves the attention & being in the spotlight.

[@gj5990]

That’s cold. Of course she’s a victim.

[@bookywooky2259]

You're right. If you want something to stop being a burden on your life, why are you constantly bringing up and talking to the media. She is victimizing herself constantly...yet she had a great childhood and he was out there killing families.

[@dicklambert1503]

I'm just curious why she still addresses her as her father. I will never call my dad as "dad" if he did something horrific like that. It also a good way (in my opinion) of distancing myself to him and give myself more control over my life than making him still relevant to my life and all the consequences he caused.

[@lydiahernandez4700]

Cuz he is her dad, always will be .

[@chasingamurderer]

Brillant anchor