In Part 1 of our Ted Bundy Deep Dive, we're going all the way back to the beginning. Before the infamous murders, media frenzy, and courtroom spectacles, there was a young man whose early life has been scrutinized for decades in an attempt to understand how one of America's most notorious serial killers came to be.

In this episode, we explore Ted Bundy's childhood, complicated family history, schooling, early relationships, and the warning signs that appeared long before his crimes became public knowledge. We discuss the circumstances surrounding his birth, the confusion about his parentage, his upbringing in the Pacific Northwest, his academic journey through college and law school, and the significant romantic relationships that shaped his young adult years.

While no single event ca ...