Lawyer Gerald Boyle knew Jeffrey Dahmer before he earned the title of "Milwaukee Cannibal." He represented Dahmer in 1989 for a child molestation conviction. Although no one knew at the time, Dahmer had already killed five young men. In 1991, Dahmer was apprehended by police after an intended victim escaped.
Following a well-publicized trial, he was sentenced to death in 1979 for the murder of two college students. In the following year he again was sentenced to death, this time for the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl. Bundy was executed in Florida's electric chair in 1989.
Bundy was soon extradited to Colorado to be tried for killing 23-year-old nurse Caryn Campbell. There, he decided to use his legal know-how and act as his own lawyer. Because he was representing himself, officials gave Bundy access to the law library.
George R. Dekle Sr.Alma materUniversity of Florida (J.D., 1973)OccupationLegal Skills Professor, UF, Levin College of Law; writerKnown forLead prosecutor in the Orlando Ted Bundy murder trialNotable workThe Last Murder: The Investigation, Prosecution, and Execution of Ted Bundy (2011)8 more rows
Three years after their divorce, Bundy was executed on January 24, 1989. According to E!, Rose is now 37 and has stayed out of the spotlight. The Sun notes that it's likely that 6-year-old Rose was never allowed to contact her dad before his execution. It's also likely Boone has since changed her and Rose's names.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Thirty-three years ago today, serial killer Ted Bundy was executed in North Central Florida. Bundy was put to death at the state prison in Raiford on January 24th, 1989 for murdering 12-year-old Kimberly Leach of Lake City. Bundy was convicted of killing 20 women across the country.
Ted Bundy, who confessed to killing 30 women, apparently missed his calling. At Bundy's sentencing, Judge Edward Clowart said Bundy would have made a good lawyer. "I'd have loved to have you practice in front of me," the judge said.
John Henry BrowneSought out by serial killer, Ted Bundy, in the 1970s, Criminal Defense Attorney, John Henry Browne delves into his personal and professional journey to defend one of the most notorious killers in history.
January 24, 1989Ted Bundy / Date of death