Evidence links Ted Bundy to cold case murder in Utah

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Utah authorities announced on October 27, 2026, that notorious serial killer Ted Bundy has been linked to the murder of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith through advanced DNA testing. Smith’s body was discovered by hunters on October 27, 1974, showing signs of rape and torture. The breakthrough came after Utah County identified another of Bundy's victims, Laura Ann Aime, earlier in the year using similar forensic techniques. Melissa Smith was the daughter of a local police chief, adding a personal dimension to the case. With this latest development, authorities now suspect there could be additional unknown victims linked to Bundy across Utah and potentially other states.

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