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May 2025
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S14E2: Escaping Ted Bundy: A Survivor Un...

Dr. Phil McGraw
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Part 2: Last week, all signs pointed to Rhonda dying on that picnic table in a secluded Utah canyon. After his brutal attack, Ted Bundy was certain she was either dead or too weak to run. But he was about to learn the hard way—he should never have looked away.

This week on Murder and Mystery: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Rhonda Stapley reveals the moment she knew she had to run—and how she survived one of history's most notorious serial killers. Why did she bury this terrifying secret for decades? And what finally made her change her mind? Through her firsthand testimony, we get a rare glimpse into Bundy's twisted psyche and the horrific escalation of crimes that shocked the world. Warning: 

This episode contains details of sexual assault and violence that may be triggering to listeners. @RAINN provides free, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones at 800.656.HOPE and https://online.rainn.org/

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