Murder With My Husband: Special Preview – America’s Most Infamous Crimes

Date: March 24, 2026
Episode Theme: Deep Dive Preview of America's Most Infamous Crimes – Ted Bundy
Host(s): OH NO MEDIA (Murder With My Husband), Katie Ring (America’s Most Infamous Crimes)
Preview Content: Clip of episode one – The Early Life and Emergence of Ted Bundy

Episode Overview

This special episode offers a sneak peek at the new true crime podcast, America’s Most Infamous Crimes, hosted by self-defense instructor Katie Ring. The series promises detailed explorations of America’s darkest cases, with special attention to warning signs, prevention, and psychological insights—providing both gripping storytelling and practical self-defense advice.

In this preview clip, Katie Ring presents a chilling rundown of serial killer Ted Bundy's formative years, focusing on his troubled upbringing, evolving psychology, and the seeds of his horrifying crimes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Introduction to the New Podcast

• [00:00–00:41] The hosts describe America’s Most Infamous Crimes:
  • Each episode covers infamous American crimes (e.g., Ted Bundy, Elizabeth Smart, Idaho College Murders).
  • Expert insights from a self-defense perspective, focusing on recognizing danger and protecting oneself.
  • Multiple-episode arcs released every Tuesday through Thursday.

Ted Bundy: Early Life & Psychological Development

• [01:12–05:00] Katie Ring (narrator) details Bundy’s birth, family secrets, and early psychological traumas:
  • Ted Bundy is born out of wedlock in 1946; raised by grandparents as his “parents,” with his mother disguised as his “sister.”
  • Family dynamics are fraught—grandfather Samuel described as violent, racist, and abusive, contributing to Ted's development.
  • Notable childhood incident: At age three, Ted places butcher knives around his sleeping aunt Julia.
    • Quote (Katie Ring, 02:06):

    “As Julia squinted in the darkness, she saw Ted with a huge smile on his face and then realized she was surrounded by butcher knives. Of course, I'm not a psychologist, but this is not something that a three-year-old generally thinks to do on their own.”

  • Despite disturbing signs, the family continues as normal; no intervention occurs.

Displacement, Betrayal, and Identity Confusion

• [05:00–06:00] Family moves to Washington State; Ted’s mother (Louise) remarries; Ted is adopted by stepfather Johnny Bundy.
  • Ted resents Johnny, finds him unimpressive, and there is tension and violence at home.
  • Ted eventually uncovers the truth about his parentage; feels rejected and grows increasingly isolated and insecure.

Adolescent Struggles and the Birth of Dark Fantasies

• [06:01–07:45] Ted becomes a loner in high school despite being outwardly successful.
  • Early signs of voyeuristic and controlling tendencies: peeping on women, stalking at night.
  • Quote (Katie Ring, 06:38):

    “Instead of letting himself be vulnerable, he started sneaking out at night…stalking women and peeping on them as they got dressed. He’d fantasize about dominating these women and controlling them.”

College Years, Rejection, and Escalation

• [07:46–08:42] Bundy struggles through college at University of Puget Sound and later University of Washington.
  • Attempts to reinvent himself, studies Chinese, dreams of a government job for “control.”
  • Forms a relationship with Diane Edwards, becomes consumed by feelings of inadequacy.
  • The breakup with Diane exacerbates Bundy’s insecurities; he drops out of college and drifts.

Politics, Re-Emergence of Darkness, and the Threshold to Violence

• [08:00–08:42] Ted finds brief purpose in political campaign volunteering but cannot escape his compulsion.
  • Relocates to Philadelphia to study urban planning but falls back into stalking women, now escalating to violent fantasies.
  • Quote (Katie Ring, 08:32):

    “By this point, his sexual fantasies had become even more disturbing. Now he wasn’t just thinking about abducting the women he stalked. He wanted to sexually abuse them and kill them, too.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Ted’s Childhood and Family Lies
  • “From the moment Ted Bundy was born, he was surrounded by lies…To avoid the stigma that came with being a young single mother, Ted’s grandparents raised him as their own son in Philadelphia.” – Katie Ring [01:12]
• On Early Warning Signs
  • “This is not something that a three-year-old generally thinks to do on their own. They learn by copying behaviors they've seen. So to me, this would indicate that something very wrong was going on in that house.” – Katie Ring [02:17]
• On Parental Betrayal
  • “It was supposed to be a fresh start, but it was a confusing adjustment for Ted. Remember, he still thought his grandparents were his biological parents. To him, it seemed like his older sister was separating him from his mom and dad.” – Katie Ring [03:24]
• On Bundy’s Escalating Fantasies
  • “He’d fantasize about dominating these women and controlling them.” – Katie Ring [06:41]
  • “By this point, his sexual fantasies had become even more disturbing. Now he wasn’t just thinking about abducting the women he stalked. He wanted to sexually abuse them and kill them, too.” – Katie Ring [08:32]

Important Timestamps

• [00:00–00:41] Podcast introduction and overview; America’s Most Infamous Crimes description.
• [01:12] Start of Ted Bundy preview; Katie Ring narrates.
• [02:06] The childhood knife incident.
• [03:20] Ted’s move to Washington and parental identity confusion.
• [06:38] Emergence of voyeuristic, violent behavior.
• [07:56] College challenges and breakup with Diane.
• [08:32] Escalation to murderous fantasies.

Summary

This preview is a captivating sample of America’s Most Infamous Crimes with Katie Ring: an analytical, deeply researched, and psychologically sensitive account of Ted Bundy’s formative years. Katie weaves together biographical facts, psychological insight, and observations on early warning signs, all within a narrative that is both chilling and empathetic. The episode leaves listeners with a sense of how Bundy’s early chaos and growing resentments set the stage for his later violence, while also demonstrating the value of vigilance and understanding danger signals.

If you want more in-depth analysis and ongoing case coverage, follow America’s Most Infamous Crimes on all major podcast platforms.