10 Things Netflix’s Ted Bundy Documentary Left Out

7. Many Of His Kidnapping Methods

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Ted Bundy's go-to kidnapping vehicle was his 1968 Volkswagen Beetle. The yellow car was a popular choice in the late-60s and early-70s, and so it appeared unremarkable to his victims. Inside, it was a different story. Ted had ripped out the back seat for easier transportation of bodies.

The series does talk about that a few times without properly detailing how he'd lure people to the car.

Stephen Michaud and others do tell how he'd ask pretty young girls to help him pack some things into his vehicle. Then, he'd strike. What they don't discuss much is how Ted would often feign injury to create a sense of sympathy and lower his victim's guard. It wasn't uncommon for him to use crutches, slings or a limp to sell his "pain".

This, again, helped him blend into the background. To some, Bundy was simply an unfortunate, injured and charming man who needed a helping hand. He preyed on people's politeness and used his charm to win their trust.

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