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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 119; BTK’s FIRST KILL-THE OTERO FAMILY TRAGEDY

May 23, 2025 • Tom Smith/Dan Murphy • Season 3 • Episode 119

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We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.

In this powerful and heart-wrenching episode, we take you deep into one of the most chilling cases in American criminal history — the first murders committed by the infamous BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader.

Episode 119 features an exclusive and emotional interview with Carmen Montoya, a brave survivor whose family, the Otero's, was brutally murdered in 1974 in Wichita, Kansas.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping
01:04 Carmen Montoya's Story Begins
02:06 The Day of the Otero Family Murders
05:14 The Aftermath and Police Involvement
11:05 Life After the Tragedy
16:55 The Investigation and Suspects
22:51 The Arrest of Dennis Rader
28:03 Coping with the Past and Family Discussions
30:18 Navigating the Aftermath of Tragedy
33:09 Facing the Accused: Courtroom Experiences
35:52 Shared Grief: Connecting with Other Victims
37:58 The Illusion of Closure
39:54 Strength in Vulnerability
42:04 A Journey of Healing and Resilience

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