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Bundy's Cousin: I Knew a Monster
14 Feb
Summary
- Cousin recounts a chilling moment recognizing Bundy's evil nature.
- Bundy's family struggled to believe he committed horrific acts.
- The serial killer's childhood resemblance to victims is noted.
Edna Martin, Ted Bundy's cousin, details the chilling realization she had in 1975 that her childhood companion was a serial killer. Martin recalls an unnerving encounter where Bundy, after being released on bail for abductions and murders, chillingly declared himself to be Ted Bundy while alone with her.
Her family initially refused to believe the accusations, struggling with the contrast between the Bundy they knew and the horrific acts he was accused of. Martin described him as a gentle child, a figure she looked up to, making the revelation of his dark side deeply traumatic.
Martin shares her story in the documentary "Love, Ted Bundy," which examines their close childhood bond. She reflects on how Bundy, who killed at least 30 women, bore a resemblance to the young women in her life. His mother's decision to withhold information about his biological father is speculated as a contributing factor to his psyche.
Bundy, who killed between 1972 and 1974, was executed in Florida in 1989. Martin maintained contact through letters, seeking answers he never provided, and continues to grapple with the trauma, forever questioning trust.
