Karen Sparks-Epley.

On January 4th, 1974, Ted Bundy brutally assaulted college student Karen Sparks at 4325 8th Avenue NE in the University District of Seattle. Sparks was Bundy’s first known victim. He didn’t kill her, but left her with a number of serious long-term injuries she still struggles with to this day.

The house no longer exists: it was torn down at some point in 1985 to make way for a new four-story apartment block called Westwood Apartments.

Karen Sparks in high school.
Karen Sparks.
Karen Sparks.
Karen Sparks.
Karen Sparks.
Karen Sparks.
Karen Sparks.
Karen Sparks.
Karen Sparks.
Karen Sparks bedroom after she was attacked.
Karen Sparks bedroom after she was attacked.
Karen Sparks bedroom after she was attacked.
Karen Sparks bedroom after she was attacked.
Karen Sparks bedroom after she was attacked.
The original apartment Karen Sparks was assaulted, photo courtesy of Tiffany Jean.
A photo of where Karen Sparks old apartment was, April 2022.
A photo of where Karen Sparks old apartment was, April 2022.
A photo of where Karen Sparks old apartment was, April 2022.
A photo of where Karen Sparks old apartment was, April 2022.

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