Ted Bundy

American serial killer

Ted Bundy - American serial killer
Born

November 24th, 1946
78 years ago

Died

January 24th, 1989
36 years ago — 42 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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Engaged in a series of murders across multiple states in the 1970s. Targeted young women, often using charm and intelligence to lure victims. Manipulated legal and mental health systems during trials. Executed in Florida in 1989 after confessing to 30 homicides.

Dispatched a multi-state killing spree

Confessed to 30 murders before execution

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