What REALLY Happened During Ted Bundy's 1977 Jail ESCAPES

In today’s episode of Culture Rewind, we retrace the chilling footsteps of America’s most infamous serial killer — Ted Bundy — and his two daring escapes in Colorado. From the quiet mountain town of Aspen to the snow-covered streets of Glenwood Springs, Bundy’s ability to outwit authorities would leave the nation stunned and terrified. After being charged with the murder of Caryn Campbell, Bundy was transferred to Aspen to prepare his defense. But what began as a routine court appearance turned into one of the most brazen escapes in criminal history. Acting as his own attorney, Bundy exploited a rare opportunity — leaping from a second-story courthouse window and vanishing into the Rocky Mountains. For six days, he evaded capture, surviving on stolen food and sheer determination, before being recaptured and moved north to Glenwood Springs. But prison walls couldn’t hold him. In December 1977, Bundy slipped through a tiny hole in the ceiling of his cell and walked right out the jailer’s front door — disappearing for good. Within weeks, he’d crossed state lines, boarding a plane to Chicago and heading toward Florida… where his final, most brutal crimes awaited. Join us as we visit both Aspen Courthouse and the Old Garfield County Jail, uncovering how Bundy pulled off not one, but two unbelievable escapes — and how they changed criminal justice forever. 👁️ Viewer discretion is advised. 📍 Locations: Aspen, CO & Glenwood Springs, CO 🎥 Subscribe for more true crime history and location breakdowns. 🎬 Check Out All Our Ted Bundy Episodes Here: WASHINGTON:    • The Sinister Truth Behind Ted Bundy's Begi...      • Washington's Darkest Hour 1974! TED BUNDY'...      • The SHOCKING Truth About TED BUNDY'S Issaq...      • I Visited TED BUNDY Locations to Learn Abo...   UTAH:    • Where Did RUTHLESS Serial Killer TED BUNDY...      • Shattered Lives: The HORRIFIC Story of TED...      • UNEARTHED: Where Did TED BUNDY Leave His U...      • CAUGHT At Last: The Utah Arrest of TED BUNDY   #TedBundy #TrueCrime #BundyEscapes #ColoradoHistory #Aspen #GlenwoodSprings #SerialKiller #CrimeDocumentary #CultureRewind #FBI #MostWanted #sceneofthecrime FAIR USE STATEMENT This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This material is being made available within this transformative or derivative work for the purpose of education, commentary and criticism, is being distributed without profit, and is believed to be "fair use" in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/ 🎥 DO YOU HAVE A VIDEO SUGGESTION? Please contact us at [email protected] for all requests. Thanks for watching! Copyright © 2025 Culture Rewind. All rights reserved.