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“The thought had occurred to me as I was flying to Salt Lake City earlier that day that Ted Bundy might offer to let me stay in his apartment” (p. 74). (Loftus testified as a defense expert for Ted Bundy in 1976)” quote by Elizabeth F. Loftus
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““The thought had occurred to me as I was flying to Salt Lake City earlier that day that Ted Bundy might offer to let me stay in his apartment” (p. 74). (Loftus testified as a defense expert for Ted Bundy in 1976)””

Elizabeth F. Loftus

About This Quote

Source Book: Eyewitness Testimony, 1995

A disturbing thought about a serial killer offering hospitality illustrates the mind’s strange associations.

In simple terms: Disturbing thought shows odd mental links.

Key Takeaway

Question and verify memory reliability.

Themes

memory psychology crime

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

psychological legal

When to use this quote

  • courtroom strategy
  • forensic analysis

Key Concepts

cognitive bias legal testimony

Questions to Reflect On

  • How reliable are such memories?
  • What safeguards help?
A Different Perspective

May sensationalize trauma.

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