2. A survivor of Ted Bundy's notorious killing spree reveals how a light in her bedroom window saved her life in her new book, "A Light in the Dark: Surviving More than Ted Bundy."
In her gripping new memoir, "A Light in the Dark: Surviving More than Ted Bundy," Kathy Kleiner Rubin recounts the harrowing ordeal that led her to narrowly escape the clutches of one of America's most notorious serial killers.
On a sunny summer day in 1974, Rubin was enjoying a leisurely sunbathing session at Lake Sammamish State Park in Washington state. As she lay on her blanket, lost in the pages of a book, she overheard a faint noise nearby.
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Raising her head, she spotted a handsome young man approaching her, wearing a white tennis outfit and carrying his arm in a sling. The man, who introduced himself as Ted, politely asked for her assistance in unhooking his boat from his Volkswagen bug.
Sensing something amiss, Rubin politely declined his request, sending him on his way. Moments later, she noticed him approaching another woman nearby, only to be refused once again.
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Unbeknownst to Rubin, Ted Bundy had been stalking the park, preying on unsuspecting women. He had already abducted and murdered two young women that day, Janet Ott and Denise Naslund, and his sights were set on making Rubin his next victim.
As Bundy approached Rubin, she felt a sense of unease. The sling hanging from his arm struck her as suspicious, and his demeanor seemed unusually charming. Summoning her instincts, she blurted out a firm "no," sending Bundy scurrying away.
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Rubin's quick thinking and decisive action saved her life that day. The light from her bedroom window, which had been casting a glow through the curtains, had caught Bundy's attention. This unexpected source of illumination had inadvertently illuminated his path, warning Rubin of his sinister intentions.
Rubin's harrowing experience is a testament to the importance of trusting your instincts and speaking up when something feels wrong. Her story serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers that can lurk in our everyday surroundings and the need to be vigilant in protecting ourselves and others.
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Bundy's reign of terror came to an end in 1978 when he was apprehended after a nationwide manhunt. He was convicted of multiple murders and sentenced to death. In 1989, Bundy's life came to an end at Florida State Prison in the electric chair.
Rubin's memoir, "A Light in the Dark," offers a unique perspective on one of the most infamous serial killers in American history. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of survival and the resilience of the human spirit.
1. A Light in the Darkness: Ted Bundy Survivor's Story
