Ted Bundy’s life:

 

Too Close to Ted Bundy | The New Yorker

 

Ted Bundy (1946-1989) was an American serial killer who confessed to murdering at least 30 young women during the 1970s, though the true number of his victims may never be known. Bundy was born Theodore Robert Cowell on November 24, 1946, in Burlington, Vermont, to a single mother, Eleanor Louise Cowell. Bundy grew up believing that his grandparents were his parents and that his mother was his sister. This family dynamic deeply impacted Bundy’s psyche.

He was described as intelligent and charming, which he often used to manipulate and deceive his victims. Bundy’s killing spree began in the early 1970s, predominantly in states such as Washington, Utah, and Colorado. He would often approach young women under the guise of needing help or assistance, gaining their trust before abducting and murdering them.

Bundy’s modus operandi typically involved bludgeoning or strangling his victims, sometimes engaging in necrophilia and other acts of violence. He would often revisit the crime scenes to further degrade and abuse the corpses.

Despite being a suspect in several disappearances, Bundy managed to evade capture for years due to his charisma, intelligence, and ability to blend into society. However, he was eventually arrested in 1975 in Utah and later linked to numerous murders through physical evidence and eyewitness testimonies.

During his trial, Bundy represented himself and garnered attention for his charisma and courtroom theatrics. He managed to escape custody twice, once in 1977 from a Colorado courthouse and again in 1978 from a prison in Florida. However, he was recaptured both times.

In 1989, after spending years on death row, Bundy was executed in the electric chair at Florida State Prison. Despite his death, Bundy’s legacy continues to fascinate and horrify people around the world, with numerous books, films, and documentaries exploring his life and crimes.

 

Ted Bundy (2002) – IMDb