Seven most disturbing details about serial killer Ted Bundy from sex with beheaded corpses to keeping heads as trophies

TED Bundy’s bizarre rituals, disturbing disguises and horrifying murders make him one of the US’ most prolific serial killers. The world remains fascinated by the well-spoken, well-educated and seemingly upstanding citizen who embarked on a sick murder spree. Getty - ContributorTed Bundy had sex with the severed heads of his victims[/caption] Some of women that Bundy murdered Racking up more than 30 victims – all young women and girls – the twisted butcher kidnapped, raped and murdered them. But Bundy’s ability to schmooze his audience with his superficial charm saw him easily fool the public and police. His likeability even earned him a legion of adoring fans – and a wife – during his murder trial in 1980. Even as the true extent of his vile crimes were exposed, some still couldn’t fathom how the handsome law student could be capable of such cruelty. We took a look at some of the most disturbing details regarding Bundy’s case. SEX WITH CORPSES After mercilessly killing his female victims, Bundy still wouldn’t let their suffering stop there. Their torture would continue as twisted Ted returned to where he dumped the women’s bodies or took them with him to sexually violate the corpses. The sadistic serial killer would attentively decapitate the women with a hacksaw, before washing their hair and applying makeup. After indulging in his peculiar pamper session, Bundy would horrifically have sex with his victim’s beheaded corpses. He even reportedly redressed one victim before engaging in necrophilia. 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Bundy chillingly groomed the dead women before using their detached heads to perform sex acts on himself, it has been claimed. When asked why he collected his sick souvenirs, he responded: “When you work hard to do something right, you don’t want to forget it.” TARGETING CHILDREN Getty - ContributorKimberly Diane Leach was one of serial killer’s youngest victims[/caption] Oozing charm, sophistication, and sincerity, Bundy fooled a string of unsuspecting women with a range of ruses to gain sympathy. But the serial killer didn’t just target sorority sisters – he even preyed on innocent schoolgirls. The ravaged body of Kimberly Diane Leach, 12, was found dumped under a country hog shed after she was kidnapped in Florida. His final and youngest victim proved his depravity had no bounds. Barbaric Bundy also confessed to killing Lynette Dawn Culver, 12, after abducting her, raping the youngster and drowning her in Idaho. BIT VICTIMS Not known, clear with picture deskPhotos of Bundy’s teeth were shown at his trial[/caption] Bold Bundy believed he had mastered leaving a confusing crime scene for cops, with little evidence connecting him to his murders. But the animalistic killer couldn’t resist sinking his teeth into some of the unfortunate women, which eventually led to his conviction. The fiend earned the nickname ‘The Love-Bite Killer’ after disgustingly covering his victim’s bodies with lacerations. And he horrifically nearly tore off the left nipple of Lisa Levy, 20, as he molested her dead body. To connect the psychopath to his crimes, investigators took a mould of his crooked teeth which matched the teeth impressions left on Lisa’s body. These were shown at his trial and helped convict him. PRACTICE RUNS IN CAR PABundy’s Volkswagen Beetle which he used for practice runs and to stalk victims[/caption] The infamous killer described his insatiable urge to rape and kill women as a “chemical tidal wave washing through his brain”. He compared his obsession to being addicted to drugs and seemed to view murder as a sport – taking pleasure out of practice runs. Bundy admitted he had an “off season” where he would lure women into his trap to keep his skills sharp, before setting them free. His huge ego fascinated the world so much, that his brain was removed after his execution in a bid to find out more about his twisted mind. However, the scientists discovered that his brain was completely “normal” with no legions, injuries or deformities. Cops found these items in the back of Bundy’s carTed Bundy, 1975 MURDER KIT When cops arrested Bundy in 1975 they found a chilling collection of items in the car. They included a ski mask and a red-handled ice pick, which he used to bludgeon his victims. Also in there was mismatched gloves, a flashlight, orange wire, Glad trash bags, a brown gym bag, white clothesline rope and strips of bed sheets used for tying up his victims. BUNDY’S MUSE Diane EdwardsDiane Edwards was Bundy’s first love and the couple met when he was at university[/caption] Bundy confessed to killing 36 young women over a four-year period in the late 1970s after the law finally caught up with him. And it seems his slaughter spree was triggered after the insecure student was spurned by a former lover while attending the University of Washington. He enjoyed a relationship with Diane Edwards – also known as Stephanie Brooks – and was even briefly engaged to her in 1973, before she dumped him. The rejection is said to have inspired his campaign of violence against women – and he allegedly selected his victims to mirror his “muse”. Many speculate he targeted young white females, mostly from middle-class backgrounds, with dark hair, as they resembled Stephanie. IMPERSONATED AUTHORITY FIGURES APBundy dressed as a cop to abduct Carol DaRonch, who later gave evidence at his trial[/caption] One of the serial killer’s tactics was to to impersonate authority figures in order to gain the trust of victims. This included police officers and firefighters and he was helped in his outwardly charming personality. Once they got to his 1968 tan Volkswagen Beetle, he would strike them over the head with a crowbar or pipe. Read More on The Sun STAG D'OH Andy Carroll pictured in bed with blonde days before wedding to Billi Mucklow body goals Michael Owen's daughter Gemma poses in barely-there bikini ahead of Love Island He used the tactic when he abducted Carol DaRonch in 1974. She was one of the few who survived his attacks and sentenced to up to 15 years behind bars for the crime.