Kerri Rawson, Daughter of BTK Killer, Faces Shocking Domestic Violence Allegations

Kerri Rawson, known for her connection to one of history’s most infamous criminals, “BTK” killer Dennis Rader, has found herself at the center of a legal storm. Her ex-husband has secured a domestic violence injunction against her, asserting that Rawson frequently conveyed ominous warnings about potential threats on their lives and those of their children. This startling detail was initially uncovered by the New York Post from court records.

Since the shocking revelation of her father’s crimes in 2005, Rawson has carved a path as a bestselling author and a staunch advocate for victims of violent crime. Her personal narrative, marked by growing up under the shadow of one of America’s most feared serial killers, has resonated with many as she shares her experiences across books and speaking engagements.

The legal measure came to fruition when a Florida judge acted on Darian Rawson’s petition, depicting a pattern of behavior that instilled a genuine fear for his own safety and that of their two teenage children. This development underscores a deeply troubling chapter in the lives of those involved.

As part of the court’s decision, Darian Rawson has been temporarily granted full custody of their children. The communication between Kerri and her children has been restricted to digital means only. Furthermore, she has been barred from approaching their residential or educational spaces and is also forbidden from interacting with the family’s pets.

The petition alleged that Kerri Rawson summoned her former husband to an Altamonte Springs police station on Jan. 5, 2025, where she allegedly told him she had psychic abilities that allowed her to determine their children were in immediate danger and would be murdered that morning.

The filing further alleged Kerri Rawson warned police that people were coming to harm the family before later calling 911 and reporting that shots had been fired, several active shooters were at an apartment complex and three people were dead. Officers who responded found the family safe, according to a police report cited by the Post.

Police later located Rawson at Orlando International Airport and transported her to a hospital, where she voluntarily admitted herself, the report said.

The injunction petition said she was later taken into custody under Florida’s Baker Act, which allows authorities to temporarily detain a person for a mental health examination under certain circumstances.

An incident report obtained by the Post described Rawson as “an individual known to make inaccurate and fabricated statements about incidents that did not actually occur, due to mental health issues.”

The Post also reported that Darian Rawson later alleged Kerri Rawson violated the injunction by contacting him multiple times despite the no-contact order.

Dennis Rader murdered 10 people in the Wichita, Kansas, area between 1974 and 1991 while living what appeared to be a normal suburban life with his family. His nickname, BTK, stood for “bind, torture, kill.” He pleaded guilty to the murders in 2005 and is serving 10 consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole.

Rawson published the memoir “A Serial Killer’s Daughter” in 2019 and has appeared in documentaries and television programs discussing her father’s crimes and advocating for victims of violent crime.

A representative for Rawson did not immediately respond to News Media’s request for comment.