How Debbie Harry Escaped from Ted Bundy
The popstar claims that she almost met a grisly end at the serial killer’s hands.
It’s not often, as a True Crime writer, that you’re lucky enough to share a survivor’s story from one of your favorite singers. Debbie Harry’s tale is nothing short of incredible. After accepting a lift from a man in the early 1970s, Debbie managed to escape from and later identify him as, the notorious Ted Bundy. Executed in 1989 for the murder of 30 women, Bundy no doubt had grim intentions for the young star.
The abduction of Debbie Harry
Since she hit the airwaves with American rock band ‘Blondie’ in the late 70s, Debbie Harry’s distinctive voice has made her popular across generations. With ‘Call Me’ the States’ top-selling single of 1980, and the album ‘Rapture’ spending two weeks at number 1, the band is adored by thousands.
It’s unthinkable that Blondie’s impressive and unique sound almost never made it to our ears. The why is simple — Debbie Harry was the chosen victim of the serial killer, Ted Bundy.
One fateful summer night, a chance encounter in New York’s East Village, almost cost Debbie Harry her life.
It was 1972, and Debbie was making her way to a late-night party only a few blocks…
