Map: Marine Hedge's house

6254 Independence Street, Wichita, KS 67219

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37.797472, -97.325518
37°47'50.90"N 97°19'31.86"W

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Murder House · Wichita, Kansas

The house where BTK murdered Marine Hedge

On April 27, 1985, serial killer Dennis Rader murdered Marine Wallace Hedge at this house in Park City, near Wichita.

At the time, Rader lived just seven doors away from Marine.

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The following locations are related to the house. Please note that the descriptions for these images may lack context if you have not read the main article.


Brittany Center

The parking lot at the Brittany Center.

Rader left the vehicle in this area.

BTK brought Hedge's body to Christ Lutheran Church

Christ Lutheran Church. Inset, top-left: A photo of Hedge.

Rader put her body into the trunk of her car and drove to Christ Lutheran Church at 5356 North Hillside Street.

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53rd Street

53rd Street in recent times.

53rd Street has undergone a significant number of changes since the murder. In 1985, it was a narrow dirt road that was lined with trees. A few years ago, the city redeveloped the area by removing the trees and widening the road. During the 1970s and 1980s, this section of 53rd Street picked up a reputation for being a popular "dumping spot" for dead bodies. Many murderers saw it as an ideal location to dispose of their victims. Although it was quiet and remote, it was also convenient due to its close proximity to Wichita.

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