Since then, Kerri has embarked on a long journey of recovery and understanding, grappling with the dark legacy her father left behind. As seen in the documentary, part of that journey includes helping investigators try to connect unsolved cases to Rader, a painful effort that comes at great personal cost, as it reopens old wounds and challenges her sense of identity.
The exchange grew heated, and by the end of the film, Kerri reflects on how her relationship with her father remains complicated and ever-changing.
Looking back at that photograph of a polite, smiling young, it’s almost impossible to reconcile that innocent face with the monster he became.
He wasn’t a stranger in the dark — he was the neighbor next door.Continue reading…
