The exploration of Bundy’s “double mind” reflects the broader human struggle between morality and darker impulses. Ted Bundy was an American serial killer throughout the 70’s. Bundy was known for his intelligence, charm and manipulative abilities. He used these traits to lure young women to their deaths. But his double life is what is uncanny. Bundy was raised in Burlington, Vermont by his grandparents, with him believing they were his parents, while his mother was presented as his sister. This revelation fueled psychological instability. Despite his challenges he appeared to be a very average man. He excelled in education and even practiced law. Bundy’s killing spree started in the 1970’s after targeting young women, using his good looks and fake injuries. He was a very violent killer, and his crimes escalated in brutality over time. After his killing he would go home to his girlfriend (Elizabeth Kendall) and daughter (Molly) and act like nothing ever happened. She and her daughter said that at the time, they had no idea the man they spent so much time with and loved was a serial killer. And they still wonder why they were both spared. Did he truly love him deep down in his cruel heart. Living the dual life is what many serial killers do to hide their psychopathic breaks. After Bundy was arrested his family was shocked and had no idea this was even going on because of drastic double life. Bundy was executed in the electric chair on January 24, 1989. Before his execution he confessed to over 30 murders
