Ted takes the stand in his own defense and is direct examined by his defense attorney John O'Connell Thursday February 26, 1976. The defendant in this action, was called as a witness in his own behalf and, having been first duly sworn, was examined and testified as follows: Ted Bundy at the DaRonch trial preliminary … Continue reading Trial Transcript: Theodore Bundy, Part 1, 1976
Trial Transcript: Jerry Thompson, 1976
This is the witness testimony of Jerry Thompson, a Salt Lake County Deputy Sheriff. He personally searched Bundy's Salt Lake City apartments and his VW, and showed Carol DaRonch his mugshot for identification. He testified in the DaRonch kidnapping trial on Tuesday February 24, 1976. Jerry Thompson circa 1970s.Courtesy Rob Dielenberg DIRECT EXAMINATION OF DEPUTY … Continue reading Trial Transcript: Jerry Thompson, 1976
Trial Transcript: Bob Hayward, 1976
Bob Hayward, undated.Courtesy Rob Dielenberg Robert "Bob" Hayward was a sergeant with the Utah Highway Patrol responsible for Bundy's first arrest in the early morning hours of August 16, 1975. This is his witness testimony at the DaRonch trial on Thursday, February 26, 1976. DIRECT EXAMINATION BY MR. YOCOM: Q: For the record, would you … Continue reading Trial Transcript: Bob Hayward, 1976
Petition: Release Bundy’s Utah Prison Records
Last summer I requested access to the Utah Department of Corrections' records regarding Ted Bundy’s 1976 escape attempt from the Utah State Prison, any incident reports, and correctional officers’ logs regarding Bundy specifically. I received the mugshots seen in a previous post, but was denied any other records. The Department cited "a clearly unwarranted invasion … Continue reading Petition: Release Bundy’s Utah Prison Records
Files: A Little Note, 1977
This is an excerpt from Bundy's address book, with a special note dated May 23, 1977. It was written two weeks before his escape from the Pitkin County Courthouse in Aspen, Colorado. May 23rd was also the day he pleaded "not guilty" to the Caryn Campbell homicide in court. It reads: F.B.I.- Now what's a … Continue reading Files: A Little Note, 1977
Photos: Falling for a Killer Documentary
These screenshots were captured by Erin Banks and Aurore Sage from the trailer for the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary, Falling for a Killer. They seem to be photographs from Liz Kloepfer’s personal collection, and include photos of Ted, Liz, and her daughter Molly. The documentary will be available to stream on Amazon Prime January 31, … Continue reading Photos: Falling for a Killer Documentary
Trial Transcript: Ann Swenson, 1976
This is the witness testimony of Ann Swenson, a woman Ted Bundy met while attending Mormon Church functions in Salt Lake City. They dated briefly in early 1975 and remained friends afterwards. She testified in defense of Bundy on Wednesday, February 25, 1976. 1969 DIRECT EXAMINATION BY MR. LUBECK: Q: Would you state your name, … Continue reading Trial Transcript: Ann Swenson, 1976
Trial Transcript: James Dunn and Jan Davies, 1976
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
