TED BUNDY CASE

BY: PALANCA REXELL R.

DATE SUB: 01/26/2023

Introduction: In this paper, contains where forensic chemistry used as criminal
evidence. the Ted Bundy case, a murderer who was linked to 36 murders and killed at
least 100 women. this is one of the most famous cases in American history.
One of history's most evil and heinous serial killers is Theodore Robert Bundy. In the
1970s, he was a terrible murderer, necrophile, and sexual outlaw. His allure for women
is mostly due to his alluring appearance and captivating personality. Ted Bundy
frequently targeted young women and girls, many of whom he kidnapped and killed. His
crimes were exceptionally violent and horrifying.
Throughout his trials, Bundy was a popular figure because of his attractiveness and
general charm. After being caught driving and eluding the police in Colorado in 1975,
Bundy escaped twice, once from a courthouse and once from the prison he was being
detained at, both times in Colorado. One of his victims who managed to flee from him
was able to clearly identify Bundy. The most notable victim of his rape and murder
spree in Florida was Lisa Levy, who was attacked in the Chi Omega residence on the
campus of Florida State University. Levy's buttock had been bitted by Bundy, producing
a mark that forensic experts may use to their advantage.

This mark was ultimately what convicted Bundy in 1979 of the murder of Levy and the
other sorority woman he killed. Bundy’s case is one of those that experts chalk up to
being “luck.” Bundy had extremely crooked lower teeth, the molds of which allowed for
easy identification within the bite mark analysis. This is not typical of bite mark cases,
especially when advancing technology has allowed for ease of access to teeth
straightening methods, such as braces.
Conclusion: The Ted Bundy case was a well-known one that startled people all
throughout the nation. However, instances like the Bundy case can shed light on the
motivations and thinking processes of serial murderers. After much investigation, it was
possible to relate the Ted Bundy case to the crime theory developed by James Q.
Wilson and Richard J. Herrnstein and have a clearer understanding of why he may have
committed the crimes he did. Drug usage, hardcore pornography addiction and
availability, humiliation over being an adopted child, rejection, parental abuse, and
personality disorder all had an impact on Ted Bundy's growth as a person. He was a
product of his environment as much as his heredity.
Reflection: It's sad for me that there are people who commit this crime, and I can't
imagine that a person would do this, especially to women. Although there are people
like Ted Bundy who are bad and criminal, some good people are supposed to protect
the victims of bad people. Besides, this case indicates to all the readers, especially
young people that we should not get addicted to drugs, alcohol, hardcore pornography,
and other activities that will cause us harm and lead to wrongdoings to the point of
committing crimes. A wrong example here is Ted Bundy, wherein his bad environment
including parental abuse and other bad things affected him that led to his bad
personality.

References:
https://lawlegum.com/case-study-of-ted-bundy-a-seirial-killer-biography/
https://www.dental.umaryland.edu/museum/exhibits/online-exhibits/forensic-
odontology/the-most-infamous-bite-mark-case/
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/serial-killer-ted-bundy-strikes-again
Harold Shipman The
Killer Doctor

BY: PALANCA REXELL R.

DATE SUB: 01/26/2023

Introduction: In this paper, contains cases where forensic toxicology was used as
criminal evidence. and the case of Harold shipman (the killer Doctor) a serial killer who
murdered about 250 of his patients. As many as 250 people are believed to have died at
the hands of Shipman, making himone of the most prolific serial killers in British history.
Over 215 of Harold Shipman's patients were murdered while he was a practicing
physician. He committed suicide while incarcerated and never acknowledged guilt. His
conviction for murder was partly based on the discovery of morphine in muscle samples
taken from exhumed bodies. With an estimated 250 victims, he is regarded as one of
the most prolific serial killers in modern history. Shipman was found guilty on January
31, 2000, of killing 15 patients who were under his care. He received a life sentence
with a lifetime restriction. On January 13, 2004, at the age of 57, Shipman committed
suicide by hanging himself in his cell in HM Prison Wakefield in West Yorkshire.

Under the direction of Dame Janet Smith, a two-year investigation of all deaths
Shipman certified looked at the crimes committed by the man. It became clear that
Shipman preyed on older individuals who were weak and believed him because he was
their doctor. He either administered a lethal dose of medication to his victims or
prescribed an excessive amount. The pattern of Shipman's behavior became much
more apparent as the trial moved on to other victims and the testimonies of their
relatives. A police computer analyst then testified about how Shipman had altered his
computer records to create symptoms that his dead patients never had, usually within
hours of their deaths.
Most of Shipman's victims were elderly women. Almost all of the victims were his own
patients. Usually sick, he would enter their own house and administer them an overdose
of diamorphine. The death was quick and silent, perfect for a serial killer. After the
death, he would sign the victims' death certificates himself and ask the families to
cremate the body. Why would the family listen to the doctor about burial procedures? I
have no idea, but it worked most of the time. If they did cremate the body, all the
evidence was in ashes. Shipman got away with murder for 23 years.
Conclusion: Shipman would alter the medical records right after the killing of the
patient. However, he didn't count on the fact that every record was timestamped by the
computers. So when the times between the hard copy and computer copy were
different, it was obvious they had been altered. In the end, Shipman was convicted of 15
counts of murder and one count of forgery. Shipman's defense attempted to alter the
case in their favor of him, but the attempts failed and the case commenced. The
prosecution said Shipman did not kill compassionately due to the fact that none of the
victims were terminally ill. The government pathologist showed the court some
gruesome post-mortem findings, proving that morphine was the cause of death in most
cases. A fingerprint analysis of the will showed Kathleen never handled the paper. A
handwriting expert proved the signature was a forgery. Then, a police computer analyst
testified that the computer records were altered by Shipman to show the victims had
symptoms they never actually had. In the end, Shipman was convicted of the 15
murders, yet he still denied them. He was sentenced to fifteen life sentences. So if he
was reincarnated, he would have to serve 15 more life sentences, plus another 4 years
for forgery. Shipman couldn't handle the prison life, though. He only lasted 4 years
before he committed suicide by hanging.
Reflection: Dr. Harold Shipman, also known as the killer doctor, is the subject of this
case. I can honestly state that I am saddened and outraged by what he does, especially
to the elderly and ailing, whose only want is to get well and be cared for. Even though
he is a highly educated and competent professional, I find it hard to understand how
someone like him could do this. Harold Shipman's actions wounded me because when I
was younger, I had the same desire of becoming a doctor. Because of this, as a student
who once imagined becoming a police officer, I won't permit situations like this to spread
out. I vowed to myself that I would apprehend every criminal, including Dr. Harold
Shipman, and make them pay for their crimes.

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http://www.biography.com/people/harold-shipman-17169712
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http://www.dogonews.com/2014/11/12/commemorating-the-25th-anniversary-of-the-fall-
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