The Stranger Beside Me
Ann Rule
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Unforgotten Casebook — One case. Every angle. One place.1974–1978 · Several U.S. states
Multiple & serial murders

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Ted Bundy abducted and murdered young women across several states during the 1970s, sometimes pretending to need help to approach them. After escaping custody, he attacked women in Florida. His trials, survivors’ accounts, and the investigation became the subjects of books and screen adaptations.
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Jessica Knoll · Fiction Novel
A novel inspired by the attacks associated with Ted Bundy, centering fictional women and the lives disrupted by violence. The characters and narrative are invented; this belongs alongside, rather than in place of, factual reporting.
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Scripted dramatization. IMDb title reference connected to the Ted Bundy case. Listed release: 2002. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate. Actors, dialogue and reconstructed scenes should not be treated as documentary evidence.
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Scripted dramatization. IMDb title reference connected to the Ted Bundy case. Listed release: 2021. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate. Actors, dialogue and reconstructed scenes should not be treated as documentary evidence.
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Oxygen True Crime · Season 23, Episode 26 · Listed air date 2018-07-15
Includes coverage of Ted Bundy.
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ABC · 2019 catalog, Episode 6 · Listed air date 2019-02-15
Includes coverage of Ted Bundy.
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ABC · 2020 catalog, Episode 5 · Listed air date 2020-01-31
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CBS · Season 32, Episode 25 · Listed air date 2020-04-11
Includes coverage of Ted Bundy.
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A novel inspired by the attacks associated with Ted Bundy, centering fictional women and the lives disrupted by violence. The characters and narrative are invented; this belongs alongside, rather than in place of, factual reporting.
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Scripted dramatization. IMDb title reference connected to the Ted Bundy case. Listed release: 2021. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate. Actors, dialogue and reconstructed scenes should not be treated as documentary evidence.
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Jessica Knoll · Fiction Novel
A novel inspired by the attacks associated with Ted Bundy, centering fictional women and the lives disrupted by violence. The characters and narrative are invented; this belongs alongside, rather than in place of, factual reporting.
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Morbid
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released June 15, 2018. About 69 minutes.
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The Casual Criminalist
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released September 12, 2022. About 132 minutes.
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Killer Psyche
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released March 24, 2026. About 53 minutes.
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Mile Higher
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released February 11, 2019. About 102 minutes.
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Last Podcast On The Left
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released February 16, 2015. About 59 minutes.
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Ted Bundy Files Unsealed
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released September 6, 2026. About 56 minutes.
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Serial Killers & Murderous Minds
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released February 10, 2025. About 46 minutes.
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Ted Bundy Files Unsealed
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released September 6, 2026. About 44 minutes.
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Ted Bundy Files Unsealed
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released August 29, 2026. About 35 minutes.
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Serial Killers: Real Life Documentaries
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released June 27, 2024. About 43 minutes.
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Ted Bundy: The Complete Story
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released August 30, 2026. About 13 minutes.
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Ted Bundy: The Complete Story
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released August 28, 2026. About 14 minutes.
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Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén
Podcast coverage of the Ted Bundy case. Released February 10, 2020. About 52 minutes.
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Ann Rule. Related reading for Ted Bundy. Check participating libraries for this edition. Borrowing requires an eligible library card; availability and waits vary.
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Narrated by Lorelei King. Rule combines reporting with her personal acquaintance with Bundy. A preview may be offered; full access requires an eligible subscription. Check availability and terms.
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Search reviewed 2026-09-16. Sources searched: Google Books, Internet Archive, Open Library, Library of Congress, Smithsonian Magazine, The Atavist Magazine, Everand, Google Books (case/title search), Scribd, Everand, OverDrive and hoopla (combined title search). Search indexing is incomplete; this is not an exhaustive list of the web. Access can change by edition, country and library membership. Library loans may require sign-in or a wait. Everand titles may need a paid subscription; a trial is not permanent free access. Scribd documents are third-party uploads, with uploader details noted where checked. We link to source pages and write our own descriptions rather than reproducing copyrighted books.
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The Tampa Tribune · 1979-07-30 · Page 9
Reporting reviews the sentencing hearing and competing descriptions of Bundy following his conviction.
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The Baltimore Sun · 1980-12-09 · Page 26
A continued feature discusses Rule’s perspective on Bundy and the public image described in her writing.
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Florida Supreme Court review of Ted Bundy’s convictions in the Chi Omega murder and assault case.
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The Utah Supreme Court’s decision on Bundy’s conviction for the aggravated kidnapping of Carol DaRonch, before his Florida prosecutions.
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Several U.S. states. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
Several U.S. states
Highlighted states show regional context, not exact addresses. Ontario and regions outside the contiguous U.S. are listed by name.
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Map sources checked September 14, 2026. 11 individual Odd Stops location pages matched this case.
MAP mentions Bundy in William Hagmaier’s biography and its No Man of God film connection; this is not a county-cluster case match.
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Public state park
2182 NW Sammamish Road, Issaquah, Washington
Janice Ott and Denise Naslund were abducted from this park on July 14, 1974.
A day-use state park, listed by Washington State Parks as open 6:30 a.m. to dusk year round. Vehicle parking generally requires a Discover Pass. Check the official page for closures and current access information.
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Former rooming house · private property
565 First Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah
Bundy rented a second-floor room here beginning in September 1974.
Private residential property. No museum, tour or public admission was verified. The page notes that recent Street View imagery is blurred. Present only as historical context.
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Shopping mall · historical connection
6191 South State Street, Murray, Utah
Bundy approached Carol DaRonch here while impersonating a police officer in November 1974. She later escaped his attack.
An operating shopping mall welcoming ordinary shoppers during posted hours. Check the official calendar; individual store hours vary. Its code of conduct restricts activities inconsistent with normal shopping and dining. No historical tour was verified.
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Near State Route 18, King County, Washington
Remains of Bundy victims were recovered in this mountain area in 1975. A recovery location should not be confused with a documented abduction site.
No permission to enter the land, paths, or recovery area has been verified. Use the source for historical research.
Explore This Place →Highlands Drive NE area, Issaquah, Washington
The remains of Janice Ott and Denise Naslund were recovered near Issaquah in 1974. The landscape described in the historical investigation has since been redeveloped.
The historical setting has changed. No public access to private land or buildings has been verified.
Explore This Place →4325 Eighth Avenue NE, Seattle, Washington
Karen Sparks survived an attack here in January 1974. The original home was demolished and replaced by apartments.
The original structure no longer exists. Present-day land or replacement buildings are not open attractions; no visitor access was verified.
Explore This Place →5517 Twelfth Avenue NE, Seattle, Washington
Healy disappeared from this home in February 1974. Her remains were later identified following the Taylor Mountain discoveries.
Historical reference only. No tour or public entry has been verified; respect residents and do not contact occupants.
Explore This Place →658 North Skyline Drive, Tacoma, Washington
This house is connected with Bundy's childhood. Its inclusion is biographical and does not establish that a crime occurred here.
Historical reference only. No tour or public entry has been verified; respect residents and do not contact occupants.
Explore This Place →3214 North 20th Street, Tacoma, Washington
Bundy's family moved to this address in 1968. This is a family-history location rather than an identified crime scene.
Historical reference only. No tour or public entry has been verified; respect residents and do not contact occupants.
Explore This Place →2409 Arnette Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah
Wilcox left her family home in October 1974 and disappeared. The location identifies her departure point, not a proven abduction inside the home.
Historical reference only. No tour or public entry has been verified; respect residents and do not contact occupants.
Explore This Place →Owl Creek Road, near Aspen, Colorado
Campbell's body was recovered near this road in February 1975, after she disappeared from an Aspen-area hotel in January.
No visitor facilities, legal stopping place, or access beyond public roads have been verified. Respect traffic rules and surrounding property.
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Real Crime
Ted Bundy: The Killer Of A Thousand Faces | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime
Video from Real Crime covering the Ted Bundy case. Length: 43:14.
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FilmRise True Crime
World's Most Evil Killers - Season 3, Episode 4 - Ted Bundy - Full Episode
Full episode or film as labeled by the publisher from FilmRise True Crime covering the Ted Bundy case. Length: 43:50.
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48 Hours
Surviving Ted Bundy | Full Episode
Full episode or film as labeled by the publisher from 48 Hours covering the Ted Bundy case. Length: 42:49.
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Absolute Crime
How They Caught Ted Bundy | World's Most Evil Killers | Absolute Crime
Video from Absolute Crime covering the Ted Bundy case. Length: 43:29.
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The Casual Criminalist
Ted Bundy: Sexual Sadist and Psychopath
Video from The Casual Criminalist covering the Ted Bundy case. Length: 2:10:53.
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Investigation Discovery
The Survivors Speak | Mind of a Monster: Ted Bundy & The Green River Killer | ID
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Ted Bundy case. Length: 31:35.
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Investigation Discovery
A Different Kind of Killer | Mind of a Monster: Ted Bundy & The Green River Killer | ID
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Ted Bundy case. Length: 31:12.
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The Killing Continues | Mind of a Monster: Ted Bundy & The Green River Killer | ID
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Ted Bundy case. Length: 32:27.
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Dr. Phil
Ted Bundy Victim Recalls Her Encounter With The Serial Killer
Video from Dr. Phil covering the Ted Bundy case. Length: 4:03.
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Absolute Crime
What Made Ted Bundy So Evil?
Video from Absolute Crime covering the Ted Bundy case. Length: 52:09.
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