Ted Bundy

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ted Bundy born?November 24, 1946
2. Where was Ted Bundy born?Burlington, Vermont
3. What is the period of crimes?Primarily between 1974 and 1978
4. What is the escapes?Two notable escapes from custody in Colorado before his final capture
5. What trick did Ted Bundy use to make people trust him?He pretended to be hurt or act like a police officer so people felt safe and would help him.
6. Where did Ted Bundy commit his crimes?He started in Washington and later went to Oregon, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Florida.

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Modus Operandi (MO): A distinctive method of procedure, especially as used by a criminal.
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