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His Name Was Ted Bundy

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Today Amazon released their docuseries Ted Bundy: Falling For a Killer. While Bundy has had a resurgence in the public eye during the past couple of years, this series has chosen to focus from a new lens. Now the women impacted by the serial killer are speaking out.

It has taken many of these women years, even decades to come forward with their experiences. They argue their stories are overlooked for the story of the “hero” of the narrative; they are tired of Ted Bundy being glorified.

Not many of Bundy’s victims escaped, but in their absence their families and friends are speaking for them, many for the first time. The docuseries sheds light on these women in ways that past documentaries, articles, and books have not. They are not just names or pictures. They are daughters, sisters, friends, classmates. These women are finally being given a voice in over four decades.

The 1970s for Women

The docuseries recalls how the early 1970s was a powder keg of sexual liberation and revolutionary changes for women. Women wanted equality of opportunity and to have control over their own bodies, sex, and fertility. No more did they want to settle with the idea of being seen as sexual objects; and ths made many men mad.

Not only was this seen on college campuses with newly established clubs, classes on women’s studies, and rallies, but in the media as well. Television shows as as Mary Tyler Moore and That Girl displayed independent women living independent lives.

Elizabeth and Molly Kendall

The two women who dominate the narration in part one are Elizabeth “Liz” Kendall and her daughter Molly. The mother and daughter had previously spent years eluding the circus following Ted Bundy, but no longer are keeping their silence.

Mother Liz Kendall and daughter Molly Kendall

Liz recalls first meeting the charming young man at a night club where he asked her to dance. Following conversation she asked for a ride home from the handsome stranger who said his name was Ted. She asked him to spend the night, but not in a sexual nature. The two spent the night asleep on her bed, clothed, on top of the sheets.

The next morning Kendall was surprised to awake and find Bundy had awoken early, roused her daughter from bed in the living room, and was in the kitchen making breakfast. This is the furthest image from the monster associated with the name. From that day forward Bundy had settled into their family of two.

The Kendalls and Ted

In part one of the docuseries the two describe their initial meeting with Bundy. They examine their initial impressions, experiences, and their first four years together. Liz moved to Seattle with the hopes of working for the University of Washington. She wanted to start a new life for both herself and 3 year old daughter with the eventual goal of meeting Mr. Right. Little did she know that who she met would be anything but that.

During those first years Liz and Molly account how the blue eyed boyfriend and aspiring step father intertwined himself into their family. Bundy would play with Molly and the neighborhood kids. The impromptu family of three would invite Bundy’s 12 year old brother on outings.

Bundy and the Kendalls

The first episode documents this with so many pictures of what displays happy times, colorful memories, and smiling faces that you forget you’re watching a show about a serial killer. It is an insight into Bundy’s life that is shockingly juxtaposed to the blood and carnage he is infamous for.

Tides Begin to Change

Kendall doted on the young Bundy and felt she was in a very loving relationship. However, as the years continued red flags slowly began to become apparent. Around two and a half years into the relationship, roughly a year and a half before the reported first murder, one of the first flags went up. Bundy would brag to Liz about stealing.

It is a well known fact Bundy was a kleptomaniac. Many of the personal objects Bundy acquired throughout his life were stolen, and he enjoyed telling her about these accomplishments. Not just proud, but brazenly bragged.

At the time Bundy also worked for a Republican party. One of his tasks was to tail the opponent in different disguises and gather information. He would take pride in being anonymous and never recognized. This is when Bundy realized the value and power of being a chameleon, which he used later during his life of murder.

The Murders Begin

According to most accounts, on January 4, 1974 Bundy committed his first murder in the University District. Karen Epley never met Bundy before he broke into her room and brutally assaulted her. Her graphic injuries resulted in a torn bladder, brain damage, as well as both hearing and vision loss.

Survivor Karen Epley

While recounting her experience, Epley explains this is the first time she has ever spoken of the event. She wanted to have privacy and to move on in life. However, she also admitted there was an air of keeping the secrets of perpetrators and their crimes. This same sense of “protecting the perpetrator” is still alive today, which is why many sexual assault victims still do not step forward to report crimes.

4 weeks later

Just a month later on January 31, Bundy struck again. This crime had many similarities to the attack on Epley, but victim Linda Healy did not survive. Healy’s account is told by her roommates and family who carry on her voice and story.

Healy was living in a house of girls when her room was broken into and she was beaten and abducted from her room. It was not made clear if she was deceased or not when she was removed from her residence. However, it was explained that Bundy made up her bed to cover the blood on the mattress, removed her bloody nightgown to store in the closet, and dressed her in clean clothes before taking her from the home.

Changes in Bundy

At this time it was apparent to Kendall there were more changes occurring in Ted. One of the more noticeable differences was that Bundy would disappear for days at a time. They also engaged in more verbal fights, which he remained disturbingly calm during.

Daughter Molly also remembers these times. She recalls not seeing Bundy around as much, as well as less family related activities between the three. Liz took this personally and began to drink. Little did she know that his personality changes, physical absence from her life, and erratic mood swings had noting to do with her. This was the beginning of Bundy’s era of killing.

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Taking a Severed Leg From Crash Site And Eating It

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A local California news station reported late last month that a man was being held in custody for allegedly taking the severed leg of a deceased train wreck victim and eating it. Be warned, this is a very disturbing and graphic story.

It happened on March 25 in Wasco, Calif. in a horrible Amtrak train accident a pedestrian was struck and killed and one of his legs was severed. 

According to KUTV a man named Resendo Tellez, 27, stole the body part from the impact site. 

A construction worker named Jose Ibarra who was an eyewitness to the theft revealed to officers one very grim detail. 

“I’m not sure from where, but he walked this way and he was waving a person’s leg. And he started chewing on it over there, he was biting it and he was hitting it against the wall and everything,” said Ibarra.

Caution, the following picture is graphic:

Resendo Tellez

Police found Tellez and he willingly went with them. He had outstanding warrants and now faces charges of stealing evidence from an active investigation.

Ibarra says Tellez walked past him with the detached limb. He describes what he saw in lurid detail, “On the leg, the skin was hanging. You could see the bone.”

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) police arrived on the scene to begin their own investigation.

According to a follow-up report by KGET News, Tellez was known throughout the neighborhood as homeless and non-threatening. A liquor store employee said she knew of him because he slept in a doorway near the business and was also a frequent customer.

Court records say that Tellez took the detached lower limb, “because he thought the leg was his.”

There are also reports that a video exists of the incident. It was circulating on social media, but we won’t provide it here.

The Kern County Sherriff’s office had no follow-up report as of this writing.


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Woman Brings Corpse Into Bank To Sign Loan Papers

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Warning: This is a disturbing story.

You have to be pretty desperate for money to do what this Brazilian woman did at the bank to get a loan. She wheeled in a fresh corpse to endorse the contract and she seemingly thought the bank employees wouldn’t notice. They did.

This weird and disturbing story comes via ScreenGeek an entertainment digital publication. They write that a woman identified as Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes pushed a man she identified as her uncle into the bank pleading with him to sign loan papers for $3,400. 

If you’re squeamish or easily triggered, be aware that the video captured of the situation is disturbing. 

Latin America’s largest commercial network, TV Globo, reported on the crime, and according to ScreenGeek this is what Nunes says in Portuguese during the attempted transaction. 

“Uncle, are you paying attention? You must sign [the loan contract]. If you don’t sign, there’s no way, as I cannot sign on your behalf!”

She then adds: “Sign so you can spare me further headaches; I can’t bear it any longer.” 

At first we thought this might be a hoax, but according to Brazilian police, the uncle, 68-year-old Paulo Roberto Braga had passed away earlier that day.

 “She attempted to feign his signature for the loan. He entered the bank already deceased,” Police Chief Fábio Luiz said in an interview with TV Globo. “Our priority is to continue investigating to identify other family members and gather more information regarding this loan.”

If convicted Nunes could be facing jail time on charges of fraud, embezzlement, and desecration of a corpse.

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HBO’s “The Jinx – Part Two” Unveils Unseen Footage and Insights Into Robert Durst Case [Trailer]

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HBO, in collaboration with Max, has just released the trailer for “The Jinx – Part Two,” marking the return of the network’s exploration into the enigmatic and controversial figure, Robert Durst. This six-episode docuseries is set to premiere on Sunday, April 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, promising to unveil new information and hidden materials that have emerged in the eight years following Durst’s high-profile arrest.

The Jinx Part Two – Official Trailer

“The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst,” the original series directed by Andrew Jarecki, captivated audiences in 2015 with its deep dive into the life of the real estate heir and the dark cloud of suspicion surrounding him in connection with several murders. The series concluded with a dramatic turn of events as Durst was apprehended for the murder of Susan Berman in Los Angeles, just hours before the final episode was broadcast.

The forthcoming series, “The Jinx – Part Two,” aims to delve deeper into the investigation and trial that unfolded in the years after Durst’s arrest. It will feature never-before-seen interviews with Durst’s associates, recorded phone calls, and interrogation footage, offering an unprecedented look into the case.

Charles Bagli, a journalist for the New York Times, shared in the trailer, “As ‘The Jinx’ aired, Bob and I spoke after every episode. He was very nervous, and I thought to myself, ‘He’s gonna run.’” This sentiment was mirrored by District Attorney John Lewin, who added, “Bob was gonna flee the country, never to return.” However, Durst did not flee, and his arrest marked a significant turning point in the case.

The series promises to showcase the depth of Durst’s expectation for loyalty from his friends while he was behind bars, despite facing serious charges. A snippet from a phone call where Durst advises, “But you don’t tell them s–t,” hints at the complex relationships and dynamics at play.

Andrew Jarecki, reflecting on the nature of Durst’s alleged crimes, stated, “You don’t kill three people over 30 years and get away with it in a vacuum.” This commentary suggests the series will explore not only the crimes themselves but the broader network of influence and complicity that may have enabled Durst’s actions.

Contributors to the series include a wide range of figures involved in the case, such as Deputy District Attorneys of Los Angeles Habib Balian, defense attorneys Dick DeGuerin and David Chesnoff, and journalists who have covered the story extensively. The inclusion of judges Susan Criss and Mark Windham, as well as jury members and friends and associates of both Durst and his victims, promises a comprehensive perspective on the proceedings.

Robert Durst himself has commented on the attention the case and the documentary have garnered, stating he is “getting his own 15 minutes [of fame], and it is gargantuan.”

“The Jinx – Part Two” is anticipated to offer an insightful continuation of Robert Durst’s story, revealing new facets of the investigation and trial that have not been seen before. It stands as a testament to the ongoing intrigue and complexity surrounding Durst’s life and the legal battles that followed his arrest.

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