1989 SPECIAL REPORT: "THE EXECUTION OF TED BUNDY"

This archival ABC News special report from 1989 captures the final hours and legacy of one of America's most infamous serial killers, Ted Bundy.

Anchored by Ted Koppel, this "Nightline" report was broadcast on the eve of Bundy's execution at the Florida State Prison. The program details the massive media frenzy outside the prison, the long-awaited end to a decade of legal battles, and the profound, lasting pain of his victims' families.

The video features two main components:

A "Nightline" retrospective [00:00] detailing Bundy's shocking double life—from a charismatic law student and political operative [02:49] to a depraved serial killer who stalked and murdered women across multiple states.

Excerpts from Bundy's final interview [06:21] with Dr. James Dobson. In a last-ditch effort, Bundy blames his compulsion to kill on an addiction to "soft core pornography" [07:02] that escalated to violent pornography, claiming, "We are your sons and we are your husbands" [11:20].

This special also traces Bundy's entire timeline, from his first escapes [04:27] and the Chi Omega sorority house massacre in Florida [04:35] to the dramatic trial where he was identified by a victim's bite marks [41:23].

Key Moments:

[00:00] "Nightline" opening: Bundy's final appeal is rejected.

[01:06] Victims' families speak about their unending grief.

[02:49] The contrast: Bundy as a handsome, intelligent political hopeful.

[04:35] The Chi Omega sorority house attack in Florida.

[06:21] Bundy's final interview with Dr. James Dobson begins.

[07:02] Bundy blames "soft core pornography" found in drugstores.

[08:29] "You reach that jumping-off point where you begin to wonder if maybe actually doing it..."

[11:20] "We are your sons and we are your husbands... pornography can reach out and snatch a kid out of any house."

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[21:46] A separate report on Bundy's confessed murders in Utah.

[25:39] A detailed 1970s/80s documentary chronicling his entire crime spree.

[41:23] The critical trial moment: Bite mark evidence is used to convict him.

[44:31] The judge's infamous sentencing: "You're a bright young man... You went another way, partner."

[47:33] Crowds celebrate outside the prison as Bundy is executed.

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