SLIDE: [Title Page] The Bite of a Monster: Unmasking Ted Bundy's

Evil Crimes through Forensic Dentistry"

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SLIDE: [Brief Overview] WHO IS TED BUNDY?

Name: Theodore Robert Bundy (Cowell)

Known as: Ted Bundy

Born: 24th November 1946

Nationality: American

Place of Birth: Burlington, Vermont,

U.S.

Birth Father: Unknown

Birth Mother: Eleanor Louise Cowell

Adopted Father: Johnny Culpepper

Bundy Bundy 1978

Spouses: Carol Ann Boone

Children: 1 (Rosa Bundy)

Died: 24th January 1989

Place of Death: Florida State Prison, Bradford County,

Florida, U.S.

Age When Died: 42 years

Convictions:

• Aggravated kidnapping
• Attempted murder
• First degree murder
• Burglary
• Sexual assault
• Rape

Criminal penalty: Death by electrocution – Florida’s

Electric Chair

Victims: 30 young women (confessed)

Span of crimes: 1974 to 1978

States of crime: California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho,

Oregon, Utah, Washington
SLIDE: [Early Life and Background] From Shadows to Darkness: The
Making of a Monster

Transition script: To understand Ted Bundy's transformation into a monster,

we must explore his early years and upbringing.

Origin Of Evil: Bundy's Early Years:

THE 1940’S

o Eleanor Louise Cowell (22) gave birth to Theodore "Ted" Robert Cowell on
November 24, 1946 in Burlington, Vermont USA.

o Bundy's biological father is unknown

o Ted lived with his grandparents (Samuel and Eleanor Cowell) in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania

o He believed his grandparents were his real parents and thought his mother was
his older sister.

o Ted later discovered his true parentage

THE 1950’S

o Ted Bundy’s mother took him to start a new life in Tacoma, Washington.

o There, Eleanor met Johnny Bundy, a hospital cook, and the two married in 1951.

o Johnny legally adopted Ted, changing his name to Ted Bundy.

Early Warning Signs: The disturbing behavior

o Isolation and Social Awkwardness: As a socially isolated

and awkward child, Ted Bundy struggled to form
meaningful connections with his peers, which may have
contributed to his violent tendencies later in life.

o Cruelty to Animals: There were reports that Bundy

displayed cruelty towards animals during his childhood.
This behavior, known as zoosadism, is considered a
warning sign as it indicates a lack of empathy and a
potential for future violence.

o Interest in Macabre Subjects: Bundy's early fascination

with macabre subjects, including violence, crime, and
death. This preoccupation with morbid themes can be an
early indicator of a disturbed mindset.

o Voyeuristic Behavior: Bundy's youth was marked by

voyeuristic tendencies, where he enjoyed observing
others without consent, often linked to a desire for
control and personal boundaries intrusion.

o Secretive and Manipulative: Bundy was known to be

secretive and manipulative, even during his adolescence.
He would often invent stories or create false narratives
to manipulate those around him, concealing his true
 intentions and actions. This deceptive behavior is a
common trait among serial killers.

Transition script: As Bundy grew older, his education and personal experiences
shaped his path towards becoming a serial killer.

Origin Of Evil: Bundy's Formative Years

LATE 1960’s

o 1965: Bundy enrolled at the University of Puget Sound and

later transferred to the University of Washington in 1966.

o Traveled to Temple University in the east and attended for

one semester before dropping out.

o 1969: Returned to Washington and met Elizabeth Kloepfer, his

on-again-off-again girlfriend.

Transitional script: Speaking of relationship……

The First Heart Break

Diane Marjorie Jean Edward

- Is reportedly Bundy’s first Girlfriend

- Bundy felt she was out of league “THE GIRL OF HIS DREAMS”
and spent a great deal of his time impressing her.

- This relationship however ended abruptly, triggering

emotional turmoil and fueling his rage towards young
women who resembled his ex-partner.

Early 1970’s

o In 1971, he took a job at Seattle's Suicide Hotline Crisis

Center.

o Ted Bundy returned to college and re-enrolled at the

University of Washington.

o In 1972, he graduated "with distinction" with a psychology

degree from the University of Washington.

o Bundy then attended law school at the University of Puget

Sound.

o In January 1974, Bundy began skipping classes at law school.

o By April, he had dropped out completely.

o At that point, young women in the Pacific Northwest began to

disappear.
 Transition script: Since he pursued a degree in psychology, Bundy developed a
charming persona that he used to lure his victims. So, with his psychological
and manipulative prowess honed, Bundy embarked on a chilling spree of
violence and murder.

SLIDE: [Emergence as a Serial Killer] From Obscurity to Infamy:

Ted Bundy's Reign of Terror

Evil Beginnings: The Murders

Washington, Oregon and Utah (1974)

On January 4, Karen Sparks (18)

o Bludgeoned and sexually assaulted in her bed as she slept in the

University District

o SURVIVED but the extent of her injuries resulted in permanent

brain damage.

On February 1, Lynda Ann Healy (21)

o Bludgeoned while asleep and abducted from her basement bedroom

in Seattle, Washington and was then decapitated and dismembered

o Mandible recovered at Taylor Mountain site in 1975.

On March 12, Donna Gail Manson (19):

o Abducted while walking to a concert at Evergreen State College

o Body left at Taylor Mountain site, but never found.

On April 17: Susan Elaine Rancourt (18):

o Disappeared after attending an evening advisors' meeting at

Central Washington State College

o Skull and mandible recovered at Taylor Mountain site in 1975.

o Both had been severely fractured.

On May 6: Roberta Kathleen Parks (22):

o Vanished from Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon

o She had been bludgeoned to death.

o Skull and mandible recovered at Taylor Mountain site in 1975.

On June 1: Brenda Carol Ball (22):

o Disappeared after leaving the Flame Tavern in Burien.

o Was last seen in the parking lot, talking to a man with his arm
in a sling;

o Skull and mandible recovered at Taylor Mountain site in 1975.

o Her skull had been fractured.

On June 11: Georgann Hawkins (18):

o Abducted from an alley behind her sorority house

o Skeletal remains identified by Bundy as those of Hawkins

recovered at Issaquah site.

On July 14: Janice Ann Ott (23):

o Abducted from Lake Sammamish State Park in broad daylight

o Last seen leaving the park with a man (Bundy) who had asked her
for assistance with putting his sailboat on his car

o Skeletal remains recovered at Issaquah site in 1974.

On July 14: Denise Marie Naslund (19):

o Abducted four hours after Ott from the same park

o Last seen walking towards the restrooms

o Skeletal remains recovered at Issaquah site in 1974.

On October 2: Nancy Wilcox (16):

o Last seen riding in a yellow Volkswagen Beetle near her home in

Holladay, Utah after going out to buy a pack of gum

o Body buried according to Bundy near Capitol Reef National Park,

200 miles (320 km) south of Salt Lake City, but never found.

On October 18: Melissa Anne Smith (17):

o Vanished from Midvale, Utah after leaving a pizza parlor to walk

back to her home

o Body found nine days later on a hillside in Summit Park, Utah.

o Her head had been severely beaten with a crowbar

o Her body had been battered before death.

On October 31: Laura Ann Aime (17):

o Disappeared from Lehi, Utah on her way home from a Halloween

party

o Body discovered by hikers in American Fork Canyon.

o Her face was beaten beyond recognition

o She had been strangled and sexually assaulted.

On November 8: Carol DaRonch (18): (ESCAPED & ALIVE)

o Picked up from the Fashion Place shopping mall in Murray

o Lured by Bundy's guise of claiming to be a police officer

investigating vehicle break-ins in the parking lot

o She escaped by jumping out of Bundy's vehicle after he

inadvertently fastened a pair of handcuffs on the same wrist.
 On November 8: Debra Jean Kent (17):

o Vanished after leaving a school play in Bountiful, Utah

o Body left according to Bundy near Fairview, 100 miles (160 km)
south of Bountiful

o One patella was found which was positively identified by DNA as

Kent’s in 2015.

1975 Utah, Colorado, Idaho

On January 12: Caryn Eileen Campbell (23):

o Disappeared from a hotel hallway in Snowmass, Colorado

o Body discovered on a dirt road near the hotel on February 17

o Skull had fractures and knife wounds.

On March 15: Julie Lyle Cunningham (26):

o Disappeared from Vail, Colorado after she left her apartment in

the Apollo Park neighborhood to visit a local tavern

o Body buried according to Bundy near Rifle, 90 miles (140 km)

west of Vail, but never found.[391]

On April 6: Denise Lynn Oliverson (24):

o Abducted while cycling to her parents' house in Grand Junction,

Colorado

o Body thrown into the Colorado River 5 miles (8.0 km) west of
Grand Junction,[392] but never found.[393]

On May 6: Lynette Dawn Culver (12):

o Abducted from Pocatello, Idaho after she left Alameda Junior

High School for her lunch break
o Body thrown according to Bundy into what authorities believe to
be the Snake River, but never found.

On June 28: Susan Curtis (15):

o Disappeared during a youth conference at Brigham Young

University when she left her friends to walk back to her
dormitory and brush her teeth

o Body buried according to Bundy along a highway near Price, 75

miles (121 km) southeast of Provo, but never found.

1978 Florida

On January 15: Margaret Elizabeth Bowman (21):

o Bludgeoned and strangled as she slept at the Chi Omega sorority

at Florida State University

On January 15: Lisa Janet Levy (20):

o Bludgeoned, strangled, bitten and sexually assaulted as she

slept at the Chi Omega sorority at Florida State University

On January 15: Karen Chandler (21): (SURVIVED)

o Bludgeoned as she slept at the Chi Omega sorority at Florida

State University
 o Her skull was fractured

o Her jaw, right arm, and fingers were crushed.

On January 15: Kathy Kleiner (21): (SURVIVED)

o Bludgeoned as she slept at the Chi Omega sorority at Florida

State University

o Her jaw shattered and right cheek ripped open

On January 15: Cheryl Thomas (21): (Survived)

o Bludgeoned as she slept, eight blocks from Chi Omega

o Her jaw and skull was fractured which left her with permanent
deafness and equilibrium damage.

On February 9: Kimberly Dianne Leach (12):

o Abducted from Lake City Junior High School in Lake City, Florida

o Last seen being led to a white van by a man who was later
identified as Bundy

o Mummified remains found near Suwannee River State Park, 43 miles

(69 km) west of Lake City

o Had been raped before having her throat cut and her genitals mutilated with a
knife

Unconfirmed Cases (MULTIPLE)

- Bundy remains a suspect in several unsolved homicides and

disappearances, and is likely responsible for others that may never be
identified….
The Twisted Method: Unraveling Ted Bundy's Modus Operandi and
Victimization

A. Victim selection and approaches used by Bundy

o Targeted young women with a specific physical appearance

▪ Targeted demographic:

- Young women, typically college-aged

- White females
- Most of middle-class backgrounds

▪ Distinctive characteristics:

- Long hair parted in the middle.

o Approached victims using tactics like:

▪ Seeking assistance or offering a ride to the victims.

▪ Feigning injury or posing as an authority figure

o Bundy's assault methods of choice:

▪ Blunt trauma and strangulation

B. Psychological manipulation and charm tactics

o Manipulated victims through flattery, empathy, and charm

o Presented himself as trustworthy and helpful to lower their guard

C. Abduction, transportation, and control of victims

o Overpowered and abducted victims using surprise attacks or

restraints

o Transported them to secluded locations or remote areas

o Aimed to carry out sadistic acts without interruption

Transition: Bundy's reign of terror eventually came to an end, but not before a
series of dramatic events unfolded.

SLIDE: The Pursuit of Evil: Arrest, Escape, Trials, and Legal

Proceedings

Initial suspicion, investigations, police encounters and Initial Trials

On July 14, 1974

o Four female witnesses described an attractive young man wearing a white tennis
outfit with his left arm in a sling

o Introducing himself as "Ted,"

o He asked their help in unloading a sailboat from his tan or

bronze-colored Volkswagen Beetle.

Bundy Reported as a Possible Suspect but

Dismissed

o Kloepfer, Rule, a DES employee, and a UW

psychology professor all recognized the profile,
the sketch, and the car, and reported Bundy

On August 16, 1975

o Bundy was arrested by Utah Highway Patrol officer Bob Hayward

in Granger, another Salt Lake City suburb.

▪ A ski mask, a second mask fashioned from pantyhose, a crowbar, handcuffs, trash
bags, a coil of rope, and an ice pick was found inside his car

▪ Bundy's apartment was searched, but there was insufficient evidence to hold him,
so he was released on his own recognizance.

Bundy’s girlfriend interviewed by Detective

o His girlfriend told the detectives that in the year prior to Bundy's move to Utah, she
had discovered strange objects in Bundy’s apartment
 o She found crutches, Plaster of plaster, a meat cleaver, surgical gloves, an Oriental
knife, and a sack of women's clothing

September 1975

o Bundy sold his Volkswagen Beetle to a Midvale teenager.

o Utah police impounded it, and FBI technicians dismantled and searched it.

o They found hairs matching samples obtained from Campbell's body.

o Later, they also identified hair strands "microscopically indistinguishable" from those of
Smith and DaRonch.

On October 2, 1975, Detectives put Bundy into a lineup

o DaRonch immediately recognized and identified him

o Multiple Witnesses recognized him as the stranger at the

Viewmont High School auditorium

In February 1976, Bundy stood trial for the DaRonch kidnapping

o After a four-day bench trial and a weekend of deliberation,

Judge Stewart Hanson Jr. found him guilty of kidnapping and
assault.

o In June, he was sentenced to 1 to 15 years in the Utah State

Prison.

o Later that month, Colorado authorities charged him with

Campbell's murder

B. Escapes, recaptures, and the subsequent manhunt

o First escape:

▪ Bundy escaped from custody twice.

▪ The first escape occurred in June 7 1977 when he jumped out

of a courthouse window during a preliminary hearing in
Colorado.

▪ He remained at large for several days before being recaptured.

o Second escape:

▪ Bundy's second escape took place in December 1977 when he

escaped from a Colorado jail by sawing a hole in the ceiling
of his cell.

▪ He remained on the run for over a month before being

apprehended in Florida.

o Nationwide manhunt:
 ▪ Bundy's escapes sparked a massive nationwide manhunt, with
law enforcement agencies from multiple states working
together to track him down.

▪ The manhunt received extensive media coverage, further

increasing public awareness and fascination.

C. Rearrest, legal trials, convictions, sentencing and execution

o Rearrest:

▪ In 1978, Bundy was stopped by Pensacola police officer

David Lee after a stolen Volkswagen Beetle.

▪ He kicked Lee's legs, chased him, and struggled with

Lee's gun before being subdued and arrested.

o Trials and convictions:

▪ Bundy stood trial for multiple murders in different

states, including Florida and Colorado.

▪ He was known for his ability to represent himself in

court, showcasing his intelligence and legal knowledge.

▪ Despite his efforts, he was ultimately convicted of

various charges, including murder and kidnapping.

o Death sentences:

▪ Bundy received multiple death sentences for his crimes.

▪ However, his legal proceedings were protracted due to

numerous appeals and delays.

o Confessions:

▪ Shortly after the conclusion of the Leach trial, Bundy initiated a series of
interviews with Stephen Michaud and Hugh Aynesworth

▪ The night before his execution, Bundy confessed to 30

homicides, but the true total remains unknown

o Execution and aftermath:

▪ Bundy was executed in the electric chair on January 24,

1989.

▪ His execution drew significant media attention and

public interest.

[SLIDE: Psychological Profile and Motivations] Inside the Mind of

a Monster: Ted Bundy's Twisted Psyche
 Transition: Understanding the psychological underpinnings of Bundy's crimes
can provide insights into his motivations.

A. The concept of psychopathy and its relevance to Bundy

o Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by a lack

of empathy, remorse, and a disregard for others' rights and
feelings.

o Individuals with psychopathy often exhibit manipulative and

charming behaviors.

- Bundy's psychopathic traits:

• Bundy exhibited many characteristics consistent

with psychopathy.

• He displayed a superficial charm, a grandiose sense

of self-worth, and a lack of empathy or remorse for
his victims.

• His ability to deceive and manipulate others was a

hallmark of his psychopathic tendencies.

B. Theories explaining his motivations

o Power and control:

▪ One prevalent theory is that Bundy's motivations stemmed

from a desire for power and control.

▪ By exerting dominance over his victims, he gained a sense

of authority and satisfaction. The ability to control
and manipulate others fulfilled his psychological needs.

o Escalation and fantasy fulfillment:

▪ Another theory suggests that Bundy's motivations

involved the fulfillment of violent fantasies.

▪ His choice of locations, the escalation of his crimes,

and the sadistic acts he committed indicate a need for
gratification and the realization of his darkest
fantasies.

C. Psychological evaluations and expert analyses on Bundy

o Psychological evaluations:

▪ Bundy underwent numerous psychological evaluations

conducted by experts during his legal proceedings.

▪ These evaluations aimed to understand his mental state,

motivations, and the extent of his psychopathy.

o Expert analyses:

▪ Forensic psychologists and psychiatrists provided

insights into Bundy's psychological profile.
 ▪ They examined his behavior, interviews, and background
to develop a comprehensive understanding of his mindset
and motivations.

D. Findings, diagnoses, and insights into his mental state

o Diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder:

▪ Bundy was diagnosed with antisocial personality

disorder, which is closely related to psychopathy.

▪ This diagnosis characterized his persistent pattern of

disregarding and violating the rights of others.

o Lack of empathy:

▪ Experts noted Bundy's profound lack of empathy, which

contributed to his ability to commit heinous acts
without guilt or remorse.

o Narcissistic traits:

▪ Bundy displayed narcissistic traits, including an

inflated sense of self-importance and a need for
admiration.

▪ These traits were evident in his belief that he could

outsmart law enforcement and manipulate others to his
advantage.

[SLIDE: Forensic Dentistry in Ted Bundy's Case] Biting Truths:

Dental Forensics And Its Role In Ted Bundy's Investigation.

A. Introduction to dental forensic science and its importance

o Forensic odontology:

▪ a subspecialty of forensic medicine that deals with the

proper examination, handling, and presentation of dental
evidence in a court of law.

o Importance of dental evidence:

▪ Teeth and dental records are unique to individuals,

making them valuable for identification purposes.

▪ Dental evidence can provide crucial information in cases

where other forms of identification may be challenging
or impossible

B. Application of dental evidence in serial killer investigations

o Unique identifiers:

▪ Teeth have unique characteristics, such as dental

restorations, missing or misaligned teeth, and bite
marks, that can be used to establish a person's identity.

o Linking suspects to crimes:

 ▪ Dental evidence, such as bite marks left on victims, can
be used to connect suspects to specific crimes.

▪ It can serve as a valuable tool in narrowing down a pool

of suspects and establishing their involvement in a
series of offenses.

C. The role of dental forensics in Bundy's identification and

conviction

o Bundy's bite marks on a murder victim in a Florida sorority

house provided crucial forensic evidence.

▪ Dr. Lowell Levine and Dr. Richard Souviron, forensic

dentists, analyzed the bite marks which revealed
identifying characteristics matching Bundy's teeth,
including a chipped left incisor with three peaks and
crooked bottom teeth.

▪ The prosecution utilized wax molds of Bundy's bite and

photographs of the bite marks on the victim's body as
evidence in court.

D. Significance of bite mark analysis and other dental evidence in

the case

o Bite mark analysis can be presented directly in court,

allowing the jury to observe the process and understand the
expert's conclusions.

o Forensic odontology worked similarly to fingerprinting in

that each person has distinct rings on the tips of their
fingers, as well as distinct chips, spacing, and other details
that distinguish their teeth from those of others

o Dental evidence strengthens the prosecution's case, providing

visual evidence and expert analysis for identification and
conviction.

[SLIDE: Public Fascination and Media Coverage] "The Bundy Effect:

Ted Bundy's Haunting Infamy"

Transition: The case of Ted Bundy captivated the public and had far-reaching
effects on various aspects of society.

Extensive media coverage and public fascination propelled Bundy to

infamy.

o The media sensationalized his crimes, making him a household

name.

o Bundy's good looks and charisma added to the public's

intrigue.

o Media coverage created fear and heightened personal safety

awareness.

[SLIDE: Conclusion]