Where Carol DaRonch Escaped Ted Bundy

On November 8, 1974, an 18-year-old Carol DaRonch was at a shopping mall in Murray, Utah when she was approached by Ted Bundy. Bundy was posing as a police officer during this encounter. The incident involved Bundy attempting to kidnap and assault DaRonch, but she managed to escape.

Fashion Place Mall

Location where Bundy and DaRonch exited the mall

Historic / Notable Site Public Easy walk

Fashion Place Mall c. 1960

Image Taken From: Fashion Place Mall, Murray, UT 84107, USA

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At approximately 7:00?p.m., Bundy escorted DaRonch to a purported “police substation” situated within a laundromat north of the mall. In reality, legitimate police substations are never housed in such establishments, thereby exposing the fabrication. This ruse was deliberately orchestrated to isolate DaRonch and facilitate Bundy’s intended assault and abduction.

Police Substation

Crime Scene Public Drive up

Image Taken From: 139 E 6100 S, Murray, UT 84107, USA

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The Attack

The deception began to unravel when DaRonch noticed that Bundy was not driving toward any legitimate police station. When she pointed out that he was driving on a road that did not lead to the police station, Bundy immediately pulled onto the shoulder where he started his attack on her.

Crime Scene Public Drive up

Image Taken From: 262 5900 S, Murray, UT 84107, USA

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Did you know? The Fashion Place Mall was one of the shopping malls featured in the music video I think We’re Alone Now by Tiffany.