Relatives confront BTK at sentencing in Wichita
Family members of BTK victims address Dennis Rader during a sentencing hearing in Wichita, expressing anger over the killer. Rader, 60, faces a minimum of 175 years with no parole as he sits mute. The two day proceeding includes testimony by detectives detailing the 1991 strangulation of Dolores Davis and other crimes.
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Rader Sentenced to 10 Life Terms at El Dorado Prison
District Judge Gregory Waller imposed the harsh sentence after an emotional hearing in which victims’ families confronted Dennis Rader. He received 10 consecutive life terms without parole, totaling 175 years, reflecting Kansas’ lack of a death penalty for the murders. Rader’s long spree began in 1974 and ended in 1991, with a 2004 resurfacing through a letter to The Wichita Eagle including images tied to victims.
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Rader sentenced to 10 life terms with no parole
Dennis Rader the BTK killer must serve 10 consecutive life sentences for murder in Kansas where the death penalty was not in place at the time. He will be ineligible for parole for 175 years as victims’ relatives condemn him. He will be housed in a state prison in El Dorado. Prosecutors seek to restrict access to crayons and similar items to prevent drawing of figures. detectives described the crimes in grisly detail.
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District ACT scores rise for GCHS students in five-year span
District scores show gains in English math reading and science at Garden City High, with composite up to 21, just above national average in all areas except math. Superintendent Rick Atha cites improved teacher-student relationships as a key factor, noting ACT 21+ is a Regents admission criterion.
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FCEDC board approves hires and bylaws changes
The board authorized job descriptions with no economic development experience requirement and aims for a president and VP by Jan 1, 2006. The executive director pay would be 70,000 to 85,000 while the VP would earn 50,000 to 60,000. Revised bylaws set replacement procedures and require ratification by four member groups. The plan also allocates shared administrative support with the chamber and approves a new 1,400 square foot office space for five years at 1511 E. Fulton Terrace with estimated five-year costs of 15,120 in rent and utilities. The FCEDC board meets September 13 at 4 p.m. at the chamber.
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