After Bundy escaped from jail in Colorado, he evaded capture for over six weeks, and in that time he left an indelible mark on two Florida cities. His first attack was on the Chi Omega sorority at Florida State in Tallahassee, where he attacked five sleeping women. Three — Karen Chandler, Kathy Kleiner, and Cheryl Thomas — survived. The women were asleep when Bundy entered their house and attacked them, and only Kleiner caught a glimpse of him in profile. She believes the only reason she survived is because another housemate, Nita Neary, drove up during her attack and the headlights scared Bundy away.

Though they survived their attack, Bundy's FSU victims are still affected by the brutal encounter 40 years later. Cheryl Thomas' injuries ended a promising dance career and caused her permanent hearing loss.

Kathy, who currently resides in New Orleans with her husband, Scott, has had to undergo several surgeries to repair the damage Bundy inflicted on her jaw.  In addition to surviving Bundy, Kathy has also battled breast cancer. "I’ve prayed to God: 'You know, it’s someone else’s turn,'” she said in an interview with Rolling Stone. 

Karen Chandler, who also sustained a broken jaw and a fractured skull, lives in Arizona and "does not discuss Ted Bundy" with the press, according to her father.