Ted Bundy
Definition
Theodore Robert Bundy (1946–1989), an American serial killer, rapist, and necrophile who confessed to murdering at least 30 young women and girls across several U.S. states between 1974 and 1978, known for his superficial charm and intelligence that allowed him to evade capture for years.
A cultural reference to extreme criminal cunning and charisma, often invoked in discussions of true crime, psychology, or pop culture portrayals of handsome psychopaths.
Examples
He flashed that Ted Bundy grin and suddenly everyone forgot about the parking tickets.
The true crime buff's bookshelf features every book on Ted Bundy right next to the self-help section.
She warned her date, 'Don't pull a Ted Bundy with the fake injury story – I've seen the documentary.'
In the debate, his smooth evasion of questions was pure Ted Bundy, minus the body count.