Dennis Rader, known better as the BTK killer, was a serial killer that claimed the lives of 10 individuals over the span of 17 years. His alias, BTK, stood for "Bind, Torture, Kill". Between 1974 and 1991, Rader would send letters to the police and local news outlets detailing the unfortunate fate of his victims. By 2004, the murders were considered cold cases. However, Rader resumed sending letters in 2004, eventually leading to his 2005 arrest. Like many killers, hubris was his downfall. After sending a news outlet a floppy disk, police were able to use metadata from a deleted Microsoft Word file to identify him. Rader was arrested while driving near his home in Park City on February 25, 2005. He was sentenced to 10 consecutive life sentences and is currently incarcerated at the El Dorado Correctional Facility, in solitary confinement for his own protection. Since all of BTK's murder took place in the victims' homes, these following addresses will forever be marred by the heinous acts that took place within.

Shhh! What’s that sound – it’s coming from the basement. You open the door a smidge and peer into the darkness. Is something lurking? Are there secrets down below? You slowly make your descent, down the creaking staircase. Something catches your eye, you hear rustling, and you notice movement in the corner. You brace yourself and prepare for the worst.Maybe you should have stayed upstairs. Here are a few homes where you should not go down to the basement.

Often hidden in plain sight are the properties that once housed some of the world’s most notorious serial killers. While there is seldom anything distinctive about the homes themselves, it is the inhabitants that make these properties noteworthy. To neighbours, these are homes that carry a heavy stigma and serve as a morbid conversation starter. Check out these three homes where infamous killers once lived.

Located in the northwest end of Toronto, ON is a neighborhood known as Jane and Finch. This densely populated area has earned a less than stellar reputation given its disproportionately high crime rate and poor socio-economic conditions. In fact, Jane and Finch has one of the largest concentrations of criminal gang activity in Canada, making it one of the more undesirable locations to live. Some might argue, however, that Jane and Finch is not all bad - but there are most certainly some apartments you should avoid.

If you’re looking to move to Toronto and desire a modestly priced, quality apartment in a safe neighborhood, then I would advise you to consult elsewhere. Instead, this list will provide you with the worst apartments Toronto has to offer – everything from pigeon infested units to havens for homicide.

Have you ever moved into a property, surprised to find that the previous owner has left a possession behind? Maybe you find a hammer resting upon a shelf, a chair sitting in the corner of the basement, or even a framed picture covered in cobwebs up in the attic. Well, these aren’t the types of unexpected discoveries we’re going to be talking about here.Instead, we’d like to present you with some most bizarre home discoveries – the ones that truly test the limits of the unexpected.

The attic is a place where homeowners seldom visit. While some may use it for storage, others wouldn’t dare set foot in this dark, confined space. Movies often position the attic as a room with a secret - a sinister space. Maybe you’ve hear the pitter patter of ghost feet from above? Or maybe you’ve uncovered something buried under dust and cobwebs? Here are 3 homes with a secret in the attic.

When we see a mansion, a natural tendency is to associate it with wealth and success. The sprawling gardens, flawless architecture and humungous square-footage leave us slack-jawed, often wishing for something that many of us will never have. Perhaps that’s a good thing? What we seldom realize is that some of these mansions come with a dark past – murder, mystery and sometimes meth. And in these cases, what was once desirable, is no longer. Here are 4 mansions with a nefarious past.

Halloween is an event that both kids and adults can enjoy. There is a variety of costumes, an endless supply of candy and those familiar feelings of fright that exhilarate for the night. However, these next homes aren’t just creepy on Halloween; they’re like this all the time. These homes are so spooky, they should have a sign saying ‘Beware’ since you can’t be sure what creatures or people are lurking within!

Throughout history, tombs and mausoleums have been constructed to resemble houses. In fact, in prehistoric times, the dead were actually buried inside of their own homes. Tombs were often filled with food, possessions, tools, and other necessities needed for the next life. Fast forward to the 21st century and take a look at these three tombs, er... homes.