The Capture
A Slip-Up Leads to Arrest
Rader’s downfall came when he sent a floppy disk to the police, believing it couldn’t be traced. However, investigators found metadata linking the disk to his church. This crucial mistake led to his arrest in February 2005. His overconfidence in his own cunning ultimately became his undoing. The investigation team’s relentless pursuit and modern forensic techniques finally caught up with him, ending his reign of terror and bringing a sense of relief to the community.
Confession and Conviction
Upon arrest, Rader confessed to the murders in chilling detail, relishing the recounting of his crimes. He was sentenced to 10 consecutive life terms, ensuring he would spend the rest of his life behind bars, away from society. His courtroom confessions were as detailed and disturbing as his letters, providing a horrifying narrative of his actions. The conviction of Rader marked the end of one of the most infamous serial killer cases in American history.
