Ted Bundy

Criminals • Updated December 2025

Photo credit: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory (View on Wikimedia Commons) Public domain

Photo credit: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory (View on Commons) Public domain

Biography Overview

Ted Bundy (Theodore Robert Bundy, 1946–1989) was an American serial killer, kidnapper, and necrophile. Bundy’s crimes and trial gained international attention for their brutality and media coverage.

Early Life & Education

Full Name: Theodore Robert Bundy
Born: November 24, 1946, Burlington, Vermont, USA

Bundy had a troubled early life, often described as socially awkward. He later attended the University of Washington and worked in various volunteer positions, including a crisis hotline.

Criminal Activities

Bundy was convicted of multiple murders of young women across several states in the 1970s. He often used charm and manipulation to lure victims.

• Kidnapping, assault, and murder of young women
• Escaped from custody twice
• Extensive media coverage during trial

Trial & Conviction

Bundy’s trials were highly publicized. He represented himself in court for parts of the proceedings. He was sentenced to death in Florida after being convicted of multiple homicides.

Execution

Ted Bundy was executed via electric chair at Florida State Prison on January 24, 1989.

Key Facts

• Full Name: Theodore Robert Bundy
• Born: November 24, 1946
• Died: January 24, 1989
• Nationality: American
• Crimes: Serial killer, kidnapper, necrophile
• Conviction: Death penalty, executed in Florida