Next he transferred to the University of Washington where he studied Chinese. At this time Ted was balancing many jobs, but he was able to maintain a high grade point average. .
One year later Ted became involved with Stephanie Brooks. Stephanie came from a fairly wealthy family, and she grew up in California. She was not only Bundy's first girlfriend, but she was also good-looking and sophisticated. Ted became very attached, but Stephanie did not feel the same. However, they did get engaged; still Stephanie broke off the marriage. This was a major turning point for Ted. .
After this tragic break-up, Ted dropped out of school and began to become more involved in his fantasies. He had always been a little perverted, but never like this. He started to pick up more pornographic materials and also began to window watch. Emerging from his shy sweet stage, he became dominant, focused, and revengeful. However, he quickly reenrolled and became an honors student in psychology at the University of Washington. .
Between 1969 and 1972 it looked as if Ted had a more positive outlook .
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on life. He applied to many law schools, and began to do things for the better. Once Stephanie heard about how he had matured, she became more interested and soon they were involved again. Little did she know that this was his revenge, so he hastily broke off the relationship. .
Soon he became involved with Meg Anders. Meg, divorced with children, thought she was in love. However, Ted was using her as a tool to get back at Stephanie. Meg and Ted's relationship lasted quite some time. .
By this time the murders had begun. From the stages of pornographic material and window watching he had now progressed to abduction. .
His first known murder was Katherine Mary Devine. Katherine was a tall, willowy, fifteen year old. She was last seen hitchhiking on November 25, 1973. She was found on December 6 at McKenney Park. Her jeans were slit from crotch to waist, she was sodomized, strangled, and her throat may have been cut.