Part 1: The phantom

Could Ted Bundy's 1970s killing spree have been stopped? In this special, three-part podcast series produced by the Fort Collins Coloradoan, we delve into Bundy's crimes, victims and multiple escapes from Colorado law enforcement.

After escaping Colorado authorities a second time, Ted Bundy goes on to commit his most savage string of attacks yet.

After a happenstance traffic stop outside Salt Lake City, Ted Bundy's time as a nameless, faceless phantom comes to an end. Officially known to authorities, Bundy finally faces a few of his crimes. But he has not intention of staying put.

In 1974 and 1975, the disappearances start - from sorority rows and ski lodges to bars and beaches. Women vanish with hardly a trace and authorities scramble for leads. Soon, they'd have a name: Ted.