Power and Control Killer: Ted Bundy

Serial Killers

Spotify Studios

True Crime, History, Education

4.6 • 30.3K Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Ted Bundy was calculated, composed, even charming. But behind the polished exterior was a predator obsessed with control. He used manipulation, deceit, and dominance to gain total power over his victims. From his carefully planned attacks to his detailed confessions, Ted Bundy is a textbook case of a power and control killer. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Imagine a killer who doesn't just want to take a life.
0:08.0	They want to own it.
0:10.0	These murderers get their thrill from domination.
0:13.0	Every move is planned.
0:15.0	Every word calculated.
0:17.0	They stalk, manipulate, isolate, all to trap their victims in a game where they make the rules.
0:25.1	And because they can appear charming, smart, and composed on the surface, they're some of the most dangerous
0:31.4	murderers hiding in plain sight.
0:34.9	This is our summer series' serial killer archetypes. We'll explore the different
0:39.3	categories of killers as defined by renowned criminologist Ronald and Stephen Holmes. From
0:44.7	visionary killers motivated by delusions to profit killers looking to swindle money out of their
0:49.8	victims, will break down each type, what drives them, how they operate, and the terrifying patterns behind their crimes.
0:57.0	Homes and Homes would call this episode's killer a power and control type.
1:02.0	Driven by domination and terror, their crimes are carefully premeditated.
1:06.0	They show little remorse, viewing their victims as objects to be used rather than people.
1:12.4	They're able to get away with murder for long periods of time because of their ability to lead
1:16.6	double lives without anyone suspecting anything sinister.
1:20.5	Like today's killer, who was a boyfriend, stepfather, and law student.
1:25.0	He blended in so well, he may have killed over 100 victims before he was
1:30.2	stopped. Welcome to Serial Killers, a Spotify podcast. Every Monday, we bring you the true crime
1:37.7	stories that stand out. I'm Janice Morgan. We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on Instagram
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