This is the witness testimony of James (Jim) Dunn and Jan Davies, a couple who lived next door to Bundy and testified for the defense. They were friends with Bundy and had a hard time believing he was guilty of kidnapping. Bruce Lubeck was Bundy's defense attorney along with John O'Connell. James Dunn in 1970. … Continue reading Trial Transcript: James Dunn and Jan Davies, 1976
Trial Transcript: Charles and Rosemarie Shearer, 1976
This is the witness testimony of Charles and Rosemarie Shearer, a couple who lived across the hall from Ted Bundy at 565 First Avenue in the summer and fall of 1975. They testified for the prosecution on Thursday, February 26, 1976. DIRECT EXAMINATION OF CHARLES SHEARER BY MR. YOCOM: Q: State your name and address … Continue reading Trial Transcript: Charles and Rosemarie Shearer, 1976
Trial Transcript: Mary and Wilbur Walsh, 1976
Mr. and Mrs. Walsh were an older couple who just happened to be driving by when Carol DaRonch jumped into their car to escape Ted Bundy. In all likelihood they inadvertently saved her life that night, as he could have easily caught up with her had they not been there. They testified for the prosecution … Continue reading Trial Transcript: Mary and Wilbur Walsh, 1976
Trial Transcript: Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, 1976
This is the transcript for the testimony of Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, an expert witness on human memory called by the defense. David Yocom represented the State of Utah, and John O'Connell was Ted Bundy's defense attorney. This testimony was given on Wednesday, February 25, 1976, at the Third District Court in Salt Lake City. Dr. … Continue reading Trial Transcript: Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, 1976
Trial Transcript: Margerith Maughan, 1976
Margerith Maughan, 1965 This is the witness testimony of Margerith (who went by "Margith") Maughan, Ted Bundy's downstairs neighbor at 565 1st Avenue and a previous girlfriend. The daughter of a Utah Supreme Court justice, she testified for the prosecution in the Carol DaRonch kidnapping trial on Tuesday, February 24, 1976. DIRECT EXAMINATION BY MR. … Continue reading Trial Transcript: Margerith Maughan, 1976
Trial Transcript: Carol DaRonch, Part II, 1976
This is part two of surviving victim Carol DaRonch's witness testimony in the Third District Court in Salt Lake City, February 23, 1976. David Yocom was the Assistant Salt Lake County Attorney representing the State of Utah, and attorney John O'Connell defended Ted Bundy. Carol DaRonch circa 1976 (left). John O'Connell, circa 1975 (right).Photos courtesy … Continue reading Trial Transcript: Carol DaRonch, Part II, 1976
Trial Transcript: Carol DaRonch, Part I, 1976
This is an excerpt from the transcript of Case No. 28629, The State of Utah vs. Theodore Robert Bundy. This post consists of Carol DaRonch's testimony under direct examination by Deputy County Attorney David Yocom on Monday February 23, 1976. John O'Connell represented Ted Bundy. Carol DaRonch, circa 1970s. Photo courtesy Netflix. Q. Will you … Continue reading Trial Transcript: Carol DaRonch, Part I, 1976
Photos: The Bundy Volkswagen, 1975
These photographs were taken by the Salt Lake City Sheriff before and after Ted Bundy's VW Bug was seized and impounded in the fall of 1975. Bundy originally purchased the car from Mary Hess in Seattle in early 1973, for $650. Bundy's VW parked outside his apartment before seizure. His 1955 white Ford pickup truck … Continue reading Photos: The Bundy Volkswagen, 1975
Files: The Utah Confession, 1989
This is my transcription of Ted Bundy's confession to Salt Lake City Sheriff's Detective Dennis Couch, dated January 22, 1989. I used this recording as my source for the audio. Utah victim names mentioned in this confession include Nancy Wilcox, Debra Kent, Melissa Smith, Carol DaRonch, Laura Aime, and Nancy Baird. I attempted to transcribe … Continue reading Files: The Utah Confession, 1989
Much Ado About Replevin: The ‘Murder Kit’ Fiasco from an Archivist’s Perspective
The "murder kit" evidence photo, 1975. This is a direct scan of the original currently in the possession of the Bountiful Police Department. Recently TMZ broke the news that Zak Bagans, host of the of premium cable "reality" show Ghost Adventures, is in a "tug of war" over the Ted Bundy "murder kit," as well … Continue reading Much Ado About Replevin: The ‘Murder Kit’ Fiasco from an Archivist’s Perspective
