Four page letter from the California Sunset Strip Slayer.
This auction is a letter from deceased California "Sunset Strip Slayer" Carol Mary Bundy (8/26/1942 – 12/9/2003). In 1980, Douglas Clark, with accomplice Carol Bundy, went on a sadistic murder spree targeting mostly young girls for rape and murder. The case has elements of necrophilia. The pair are credited with killing at least seven victims. Carol Bundy ended up being the weak link and started a dialogue with law enforcement that resulted in their arrest. Douglas Clark claimed he was innocent, with little to no knowledge of the of the crimes seemingly to be happening all around him. Carol Bundy struck a deal with prosecutors in order to escape the death penalty, which Douglas Clark received in 1983 with her testimony. Douglas Clark continued to maintain his innocence and was very active in his appeal. Carol Bundy died of natural causes while serving life in prison in 2003. Douglas Clark died while awaiting execution of natural causes on 10/12/2023. He was 76. Carol Bundy died of natural causes on 12/9/2003. She was 61.
ITEM DESCRIPTION: The missive is four pages on two sheets of 6"×9 stationary (one sheet is purple, one sheet is pink), dated 5/16/1997, and signed, "Carol." The original mailing envelope is postmarked 5/23/1997. On the front of the envelope is a stamp that reads: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S FACILITY STATE PRISON. The letter and envelope come inside a protective magazine sleeve with an acid free board and have been stored flat. Message me with any questions you might have. Thanks for having a look-see.