Due to Sullivan’s extensive writing about Ted Bundy (which has produced six books), he’s become a sort of magnet over the years, drawing out many people who were part of the Bundy story, but have otherwise kept a low profile over the decades; and these first-person contacts continue to this day. As such, this is the first book in a new series of books, whose aim is to bring new revelations to the public about Bundy, the victims, the murders, and the almost murders that failed Bundy for one reason or another.
This first offering, Ted Bundy: The Yearly Journal Volume One, contains a great deal of never before published information from a number of women who barely escaped his grasp. It also reveals Bundy’s geographic hunting pattern after his arrival in Salt Lake City, Utah in September 1974; a surprising discovery the author never expected to make, but did, and it all came about through the valid testimonies of the women who encountered him during this period.
The book also delves into what the author believes is perhaps an accurate, albeit it conservative estimate, of how many women or young girls Bundy approached but failed to abduct during his years of murder. Each new volume will also focus on particular aspects of the case where further investigation is warranted. There are still “unknowns” out there, and as the author has experienced, where unknowns exit, the possibility of discovery awaits.
“With all the material we have on Ted Bundy, it’s easy to think we’ve thoroughly covered his life and crimes. But there still are holes, still things to learn. Reading Sullivan’s latest Bundy-based effort reminds me of when I sat in a London pub with a group of Ripperologists debating case minutiae. It has that feel. Newly discovered facts, some speculation, and some clarification – they’re all here. For those who can’t get enough of Bundy, the items in this illuminating volume show that we can still chip away at his secrets.” – Katherine Ramsland, author of Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis rader, the BTK Killer
Can’t wait!
Thanks!
Got all of Kevin’s books, looking forward to this one, does anyone know when Bundy wore that skimask that was part of his murder kit? when he was raping his victims?
Hi Steve,
Well, we know Bundy wore a pantyhose mask when he entered Cheryl Thomas’ apartment in Florida, as the police found it on her bedroom floor. So, he May have used the ski mask when he entered homes at night, and I’m sure he wore it when he was dragging bodies in really cold weather. But that’s Really all we know. I can say it’s doubtful he wore it during a rape, unless he intended to not kill a particular woman and wanted to hide his face. For those he planned on killing, Bundy wanted them to see his face.
Hi Kevin. Thank you for the work you do on research etc, it’s great. Bit of musing I’ve had for some time really, RE the famous Georgann Hawkins confession (well the one you can find online the easiest!) what in that confession, does he really tell us that only the killer would know. The spot where remains were left yes, but nothing was found (albeit years later). Everything else could of been read in Dilberate Stranger, Stranger Beside Me, Only Living Witness- Spanish test, friends called her George, what she was wearing- Books I am SURE being the narcissistic man he was, would of read. Thoughts?
Hi Matt, and thanks for the contact…
When Keppel was interviewing Bundy at the end, he asked him if there was something only he and the investigators would know about Georgann’s abduction. And Bundy immediately mentioned that her pants were held together by a safety pin. Keppel said when he heard this he knew for a fact Ted was her killer. And what’s interesting is that Bundy failed to mention it up until that moment and perhaps believed it was unimportant.
I hope this helps. 🙂
Hi! I’m curious to know when the next part of this book is being published, is there any information on that? Thank you for working on these books btw!
Hi Bianca,
I’ve been working on a book about the Nazis’ war on Jews, Slavs, Roma and others in World War Two that led to the murders of 13 million or more people. I’ve been working for a year and a half on this (if not more), and while I should be finished in another month, then comes the editing with the publisher, etc. So, it will be a little bit down the road before I do a volume 2. Thanks for your interest in my Bundy books. 🙂
Hey Kevin,
I have read most books about Bundy, including of course yours. You are unquestionably an expert in everything to do with Bundy. I believe Bundy ranked his victims, likely based on look, physical appearance. We know Bundy mentioned some of his victims and emphasised their beauty { Kathy Parks for example }. Do you agree with this ?
One of the most controversial aspect of the Bundy murders is necrophilia, is there any physical evidence of this, actual recording or writings, directly from Bundy, or is it only through witnesses and therefore hearsay ?
Happy New Year !
Hi and Happy New Year to you as well! Btw: Is your name Simon?
Yes, I believe Bundy sought out those women whom he considered very good looking. Many did have brown hair parted in the middle, but that was the style at the time, and some he murdered had sandy colored hair or were even blonds. But all of them were nice looking.
As to the necrophilia, it isn’t hearsay at all. Here is a passage from my book, The Bundy Murders: A Comprehensive Murder, 2nd edition:
Detective Robert Keppel, who would come to know Bundy very well, long after the murders had ceased, said the following: “Ted readily admitted that he was preoccupied with the cyanotic hue of a corpse’s fingernails, discoloration of the skin after death, necrophilia, and possession of the female corpse.”35 This was madness in its deepest form. This was the psychopathic mind of Theodore Robert Bundy.
Also, in my phone conversation with Idaho investigator Randy Everitt, he told me that Bundy, without being asked about necrophilia, admitted that he had sex with the dead body of Lynette Culver. So in both instances, because Bundy was speaking to detectives, these admissions became part of the record. This is not unusual. When Bundy was talking with Florida detectives, he asked them to turn off the tape recorder for a moment and they did so. Bundy then made some confessions about himself and thought it was just between them. The detectives, however, made these confessions a part of the official record. Not good for Bundy lol!
Anyway, I hope this helps.
Take care,
Kevin
Hello Kevin I have read all of your Bundy books and I am looking forward to the next volume in this series whenever that may be. I have started researching quite a bit these last few months. I found a fact in a different Bundy book other then yours that stated that John O’Connell the lawyer that defended Bundy in his Carol DaRonch kidnapping case may up to this day believe that Bundy was not the man who did that to Carol that day. Have you had any correspondence with him or what are your thoughts on this information? I apologize if you have already touched on this in one of your books and I missed it. Thank you and best wishes.
Hi Jaxson…
First, thanks for being such a consistent reader of my Bundy books. Much appreciated. I sometimes wonder how many folks make it through all seven books of the series, over 1,600 pages lol!
As to Mr. O’Connell, I never contacted him as I felt it was unnecessary. I assumed he knew Bundy was guilty but did the good lawyer thing by denying his client was involved in the crimes. But I can’t imagine O’Connell actually believing then or now that Bundy was not the abductor of Carol DaRonch. So, I don’t know the book you’re referring to, but for me to believe something so strange I would have to hear it from McConnell himself by way of a recent TV interview where he states Bundy was innocent of her abduction. Btw, did the author provide any proof for this information?
Thanks for the contact, Jaxson.
Kevin