The Poet | 1. The Call

About this episode

The episode explores Ruth's harrowing experience with a stalker and its potential connection to the BTK serial killer.

Ruth’s stalker is relentless, calling the 47 year-old a whore and threatening to mount her face on a clock – all in rhyme. The Wichita police see something else in Ruth’s case - a potential link to their white whale: The serial killer, BTK. Want the full story? Binge every episode of The Poet ad-free now by subscribing to The Binge+. You’ll unlock over 60 true crime series instantly, get early access to drops on the first of every month, and hear exclusive bonus episodes. Search for the channel on Apple Podcasts or head to GetTheBinge.com. For behind-the-scenes details, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. The Poet is a production of Sony Music Entertainment and New Metric Media. Follow @sonypodcasts and discover more at sonymusic.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices at podcastchoices.com/adchoices. The Binge — feed your true crime obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• stalking
• true crime
• serial killer
• police investigation
• poetry

Keywords

• stalker
• BTK
• true crime
• Wichita
• poetry
• police investigation

Sponsors

Sony Music Entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wichita police, New Metric Media, Apple Podcasts, GetTheBinge.com, Patreon.com/TheBinge, The Binge

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