The Aftermath of Falling for a Killer
In November, 2021 I watched a documentary called Ted Buddy: Falling for a Killer. It's an interview with Ted Buddy's long term girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall.
During the whole interview, Liz, now a woman in her late years with a confused and timid look, has tilted her head to her left shoulder, as if there is certain entity perches on the other side.
Liz daughter mentioned that during the last days of Ted, the serial killer had sent Liz a letter claiming he had found god. At that time, Liz had turned to religion to deal with the trauma left by being Ted's girlfriend. Liz daughter burned that letter without telling her mother about it.
The interviewer then asked Liz, what would possibly happen if Liz had read that letter. Upon hearing that question, Liz suddenly jerked her head upright, though she didn't utter a word.
I was really intrigued by that sudden movement of her head. It feels like something quickly pulled a string on her head when that question is asked. Trauma of emotional abuse is a haunting nightmare.
