Kerri Rawson, daughter of infamous “BTK” serial killer Dennis Rader, has a domestic violence injunction against her following allegations from her ex-husband. Darian Rawson reported fearing for his safety and their two teenage children, as per court records first highlighted by the New York Post.
Since her father’s arrest in 2005, Kerri Rawson became a bestselling author and advocate for violent crime victims. Her life took a public turn as she shared experiences of being related to one of the USA’s most notorious serial killers.
A Florida judge granted the injunction after Darian Rawson described incidents causing concern for his and their children’s safety. The order provided him with temporary full custody and restricted Kerri Rawson’s contact to electronic means. It also barred her from nearing their home, school, and family pets.
The petition stated Kerri Rawson summoned her ex-husband to an Altamonte Springs police station on January 5, 2025. There, she allegedly claimed psychic abilities revealed their children were in imminent danger. Further allegations included Kerri Rawson telling police about potential harm and later calling 911 about supposed active shooters. However, responding officers found the family unharmed, reported the New York Post.
Police located Kerri Rawson at Orlando International Airport and transported her to a hospital, where she voluntarily admitted herself for evaluation. The petition noted her detention under Florida’s Baker Act, which permits temporary holding for mental health assessments.
An incident report described Kerri Rawson as someone prone to making inaccurate and fabricated claims due to mental health challenges, as shared by the Post.
The New York Post also reported Darian Rawson accusing Kerri Rawson of violating the injunction by making prohibited contact.
Dennis Rader, known as the BTK serial killer, killed 10 people between 1974 and 1991 in Wichita, Kansas. Despite living a typical suburban life, his crimes horrified the nation. BTK stands for “bind, torture, kill.” In 2005, he pleaded guilty and received 10 consecutive life sentences without parole.
Kerri Rawson authored “A Serial Killer’s Daughter” in 2019, appearing in documentaries and programs discussing her father’s crimes and supporting crime victims.
Fox News Digital awaits a response from Kerri Rawson’s representative.