Special Ep 165: Dark Tide- Growing Up with Ted Bundy by Edna Cowell Martin and Megan Atkinson

Edna Cowell Martin grew up in a loving home in Washington State, surrounded by her parents and extended family. One of her cousins was Ted Bundy, the infamous serial killer responsible for at least 30 deaths. Bundy was executed in Florida in 1989. In her new book, Edna Cowell Martin details her experiences with Ted, whom she regarded as an older brother during her childhood and college as a young adult, while he was active as a serial killer. She contrasts his outward appearance as a "normal" man with the "dark tide" of his murderous impulses, exploring the lasting trauma and guilt that his crimes inflicted on their family. Genuine and truthful, Edna reveals the memories that have taken on a new context since Ted was first arrested in 1975. This is her story. Check out Jill''s coverage on Ted Bundy, Ep 9-11 on The Phantom Prince by Elizabeth Kendall!  COME SEE JILL ON CREATORS ROW AT CRIMECON 2026, LAS VEGAS May 29-31, 2026!  (Thinking about going to Crimecon? Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge!) Jill's Merch shop is open! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's Blog- May 2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram, LinkedIn or YouTube.