Ted Bundy and Theories Associated

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Ted Bundy was one of the most notorious serial killers and rapists in the 20th century. He’s known to have killed at least 36 women, most likely more, in the 70s. Bundy had a difficult upbringing, he was born an illegitimate child and was his mother’s secret shame. At an early age, he started to show interest in the macabre. He was a shy and quiet child which made him a target for bullying. During his teenage years, he started to peek into people’s windows and steal. He earned his psychology degree in 1972 from the University of Washington. While a student in Washington, he fell in love with a girl from California but was devastated by their break up, many of his victims resembled his college girlfriend. By the mid-1970s, he transformed himself completely; he was confident and active in social and political matters. Bundy sexually assaulted and killed several young women in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Utah, and Florida. He escapes from prison twice in 1977 but continued his killing spree. He was pulled over by police in February 1978 which lead to his inevitable arrest. He was executed by the electric chair in January 1989.

Bundy used strategic approaches to lure females. He’d fake injuries and ask innocent women to help him carry books/packages. He would lead them to secluded areas and begin with his initial motives. Bundy got what he wanted through being manipulative, his psychology degree most likely provided him with insight. He was seen as a stable and well put together man but looks can be deceiving.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ted-Bundy

https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ted-bundy#:~:text=Bundy%20was%20born%20in%20Burlington,to%20her%20parents%20in%20Philadelphia.

Ted Bundy

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· Crime that they were arrested for

· Summarize the event/ incident

· At least 2 theories that can apply to the offender

· Explain the theory using sources (textbook, PowerPoint, online sources) & be sure to cite them

· Support each theory choice by examples from offender’s life and/or the crime they committed *This should be 2 separate paragraphs for each theory applied V. Conclusion VI. References

The theories to be spoken about are:

· Strain Theory: In sociology and criminology, strain theory states that social structures within society may pressure citizens to commit crimes.

· Psychodynamic Theory: Psychodynamic theory states that events in our childhood have a great influence on our adult lives, shaping our personality. Events that occur in childhood can remain in the unconscious, and cause problems as adults.