Interesting/scary facts of your sorority

[WarEagle07]

RE: Ted Bundy and FSU
He stalked several girls at the bar the night of the Chi-Omega murders. They all had a similar appearance though. He gave out a bad vibe, many of the girls picked up on this and found ways to leave without him noticing. Today, some of those women who were approached by Bundy, as well as alums of Chi-Omega now have children attending college. Talk about some worried parents! It is by sheer luck that they were not Ted's victims. And now their children are on their own and can quite possibly be put into the same situation of having to decipher who is dangerous and who is harmless. Yes, I know some FSU Chi O alums and this is so hard for them! As for the current FSU Chi O house, it is correct that it was remodeled on the inside. The actives and alums are not allowed to speak about what happened nor are they allowed to tell approx. where in the house it happened. I doubt that after all of these years the actives even know themselves. And I must report that the house is not reported to be haunted either.

[CutiePie2000]

The Ted Bundy/Chi Omega murders have been touched upon on this board here and there over the years. I don't think people want to get into it too much - too upsetting, too awful. However, there are 2 books about the crimes of Ted Bundy (one by Richard Larsen and one by Ann Rule) and both elaborate a bit more about what happened..

Bundy also abducted & murdered a Kappa Alpha Theta from University of Washington near the Theta house (Georgeann Hawkins). When I was looking at the gorgeous houses on Greek row, I remembered this and felt very creeped out.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

The Ted Bundy/Chi Omega murders have been touched upon on this board here and there over the years. I don't think people want to get into it too much - too upsetting, too awful. However, there are 2 books about the crimes of Ted Bundy (one by Richard Larsen and one by Ann Rule) and both elaborate a bit more about what happened..

Bundy also abducted & murdered a Kappa Alpha Theta from University of Washington near the Theta house (Georgeann Hawkins). When I was looking at the gorgeous houses on Greek row, I remembered this and felt very creeped out.

My ex-husband went to high school with Georgeann[e]. He was always freaked out by that, and when we were in the area, he practically dragged me down the alley where Ted "picked her up". *shudder*

If you absolutely need more details, you can PM me, but suffice it to say that she was one of his favorites, and he abused her long after she was dead.

[LionTamer]

I found the part about Georgeann Hawkin's abduction to be the creepiest parft of Ann Rule's book (it was all bad).

That book has to be one of the most frightening things I've ever read. Had me double-checking the locks on the doors and windows for weeks.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by honeychile

My ex-husband went to high school with Georgeann[e]. He was always freaked out by that, and when we were in the area, he practically dragged me down the alley where Ted "picked her up". *shudder*

If you absolutely need more details, you can PM me, but suffice it to say that she was one of his favorites, and he abused her long after she was dead.

I lived in the SAE house a few summers later (that is how I met the two Brothers involved). I recall not having any strong wishes to get anywhere
near the ally if I could avoid it.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by WarEagle07

Yes, I know some FSU Chi O alums and this is so hard for them! As for the current FSU Chi O house, it is correct that it was remodeled on the inside. The actives and alums are not allowed to speak about what happened nor are they allowed to tell approx. where in the house it happened. I doubt that after all of these years the actives even know themselves. And I must report that the house is not reported to be haunted either.

I understand the desire for tact and to not let a horrible incident be defining for the chapter, but I'm not a fan of telling members what they are and aren't allowed to talk about.

If an alum from that time wants to talk, she should feel supported talking about it.

It shouldn't be part of the rush house tour, obviously, but if actives wants to talk about what happened in a way that's respectful of the victims, it's seems strange to forbid it, considering they live in the same house.

Again, I understand why you would want to discourage talking about it because for the most part, no good will come of it, but to "not allow" it seems to go to far.