Ted Bundy was first caught on August 16, 1975, in Granger, a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah, by Utah Highway Patrol officer Bob Hayward. Bundy was stopped while driving his Volkswagen Beetle, and a search of his car revealed suspicious items such as a ski mask, handcuffs, and a crowbar, which linked him to ongoing investigations of missing women. Although he was initially released due to insufficient evidence, this arrest marked the beginning of his capture process
. Bundy was arrested for the final time on February 15, 1978, near Pensacola, Florida, by a police officer who stopped him after a "wants and warrants" check revealed his stolen vehicle. During the arrest, Bundy struggled with the officer but was ultimately subdued and taken into custody. This arrest came shortly after Bundy had escaped from jail twice and committed further murders in Florida
. In summary:
- First arrest: August 16, 1975, in Granger (Salt Lake City suburb), Utah.
- Final arrest: February 15, 1978, near Pensacola, Florida
