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This episode delves into the chilling story of Ted Bundy, exploring his crimes, escapes, and the impact he had on America’s perception of serial killers.

Part 3 of a 4 part series Jim Chapman brings you into the shadows of one of America’s most notorious serial killers: Ted Bundy . This episode covers Bundy’s 1975 attacks and murders in Colorado and Utah, his 1977 multiple escapes, the Chi Omega attack in Tallahassee, and the abduction and murder of Kimberly Leach just prior to his final capture in Florida. Behind the handsome face, law-school smile, and easy charm lurked a predator who terrorized the United States from 1974-1978. From his first known murders in Washington state to his cross-country killing spree, daring prison escapes, and final rampage in Florida, Bundy left behind a trail of at least thirty confirmed victims— young women who never stood a chance against his calculated manipulation. Jim examines how a seemingly ordinary man used his intelligence, good looks, and fake casts and crutches to lure victims into his Volkswagen Beetle, and how he repeatedly slipped through the fingers of law enforcement. You’ll hear about the shocking courtroom moments, the media circus that turned him into a celebrity monster, and the psychological profile that still fascinates criminologists today. From his troubled childhood to his…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Chapman

Topics covered

• true crime
• serial killers
• Ted Bundy
• criminal psychology
• law enforcement
• media coverage
• murder cases

Keywords

• Ted Bundy
• serial killer
• true crime
• murder
• psychological profile
• law enforcement
• media circus
• criminal justice
• 1970s

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Washington, Colorado, Utah, Tallahassee, Florida

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