June 27, 2005

The Monster Beside You

Beautiful shaded street in downtown Eureka Springs Arkansas

"He seemed so normal"
"He was a loyal member of the church"
"Yes, I went to court against him years ago, but just recently I introduced him to my daughter... I wonder if I was on his short list?"
"I cant believe the lack of remorse, he's been my neighbor for years!"


Yes in Wichita Kansas, the nearly 40 year reign of terror of the BTK Serial KIller has come to an end in a courtroom today. City employee, deacon of the Lutheran Church, husband of 34 years and father of three children, would kill his victims after telling them that he had a problem, take care of little things like giving water to a lady, or a toy to a child... before he tortured them, smothered them then committed acts of necrophilia.

This sub human monster, that snuffed the precious lives of at least ten people, was truly conciousless as he recounted his horrible crimes in a matter a fact tone... It only leads me to one conclusion, as I raced for the bathroom to heave as I heard the details... (I cant believe that they put that on dinnertime telly...)

Hug your children... Tell your parents that you love them. Have a grudge or are angry with someone? Get over it, forgive and tell them...cause you dont know that you will have the chance tomorrow...

Because a monster may be seated beside you... or in the case of BTk's wife, lying beside you... you never know.