State Sues BTK Killer's Psychologists

Two psychologists hired by the state to interview BTK serial killer Dennis Rader have been sued by the Kansas attorney general for profiting from the videotapes of their sessions.

"It is unthinkable that anyone would attempt to profit off of the victims of these heinous acts," Attorney General Phill Kline said. "We will do everything within our authority and the power of this office to protect the victims from further exploitation."

Although the videotaped sessions were aired on "Dateline NBC" five days before Rader was sentenced to 10 consecutive life sentences, the lawsuit does not claim that "Dateline" paid the psychologists for use of the tape.

The lawsuit demands that the psychologists return the $57,314 the state paid them for the evaluation of Rader and seeks $75,000 in damages. The psychologists are Robert Mendoza and Tali Walters, who work for Cambridge Forensic Consultants in Massachusetts.

See Also:
Kansas Sues Over BTK Killer Videotape

Background:
BTK's Chilling Confession (Transcript)
The BTK Serial Killer
BTK Killer Crime Quiz