The Last Murder: The Investigation, Prosecution, and Execution of Ted Bundy

Dekle, George R., Sr.

ISBN 10: 0313397430 / ISBN 13: 9780313397431

Published by Praeger, Santa Barbara, California, 2011

About this Item

2011. 1st Printing. Near Fine hardback book. Fine dust jacket. Like new except for previous owner's seal. Inscribed and dated by author. 263pp. Sm 4to. (E).

Seller Inventory # 020301

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Last Murder: The Investigation, Prosecution, and Execution of Ted Bundy
• Publisher: Praeger, Santa Barbara, California
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0313397430
• ISBN 13: 9780313397431
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • True Crime

About this title

Synopsis

This eye-opening book uses the case of Ted Bundy to show how a case against a serial killer is investigated, how problems common to such cases are overcome, and how the prosecution team marshals and presents the evidence at trial.

The Last Murder: The Investigation, Prosecution, and Execution of Ted Bundy follows the facts and circumstances of Kim Leach's disappearance and the investigation and prosecution of Ted Bundy in rough chronological order, from Bundy's escape from a Colorado jail in 1977 to his execution at Florida State Prison in 1989. It provides an inside look at the intricacies and complications of this historic case that spanned many states and jurisdictions, documenting how unselfishness and dogged determination were key to solving the case.

The story is told from the vantage point of one intimately involved in both the investigation and prosecution of the criminal, clearly showing how friction between agencies can impede the investigation and how cooperation can expedite a solution. The book emphasizes the important role played by circumstantial evidence and forensic science, explores the impact of pervasive publicity upon such an investigation, critiques the investigation and prosecution of Bundy, and offers suggestions on how―and how not―to deal with "celebrity killers" in the future.

About the Author

George R. Dekle, Sr., is a retired prosecutor who now serves as legal skills professor at University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL. His published works include Prosecution Principles: a Clinical Handbook, The Case against Christ: A Critique of the Prosecution of Jesus, and Cross Examination Handbook: Persuasion, Strategies, and Technique.