DNA Testing Confirms Ted Bundy Killed Utah Teen Melissa Ann Smith

DNA Testing Confirms Ted Bundy Killed Utah Teen Melissa Ann Smith

The Salt Lake Tribune reported on 28 October 2026 that DNA analysis linked the 1974 murder of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith to serial killer Ted Bundy, confirming the victim in Summit County, Utah. Earlier, The Guardian had reported on 7 October 2026 that DNA testing had connected Bundy to the Utah teenager’s killing, adding to a recent confirmation of his involvement in another Utah murder that year.

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Հոկտեմբեր 28, 2026
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Utah teen Melissa Ann Smith killed in 1974 identified as Ted Bundy victim
Utah teen Melissa Ann Smith killed in 1974 identified as Ted Bundy victim

The Salt Lake Tribune • 28 Հոկ 00:59

DNA analysis linked the 1974 murder of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith to serial killer Ted Bundi, closing a decades-old cold case in Summit County.

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Հոկտեմբեր 27, 2026
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DNA links serial killer Ted Bundy to 1974 murder of Utah girl
DNA links serial killer Ted Bundy to 1974 murder of Utah girl

The Guardian • 27 Հոկ 21:59

State officials said DNA testing has connected serial killer Ted Bundy to the 1974 killing of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith, adding to a recent confirmation of his involvement in another Utah murder that year.

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Utah authorities are connecting serial killer Ted Bundy to another 1970s homicide
Utah authorities are connecting serial killer Ted Bundy to another 1970s homicide

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 27 Հոկ 19:35

DNA testing has connected the late serial killer Ted Bundy to the 1974 killing of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith in Summit County, Utah, closing a decades-old cold case.

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Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to another Utah teenager's cold case murder through DNA testing, prosecutor says
Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to another Utah teenager's cold case murder through DNA testing, prosecutor says

CBS News • 27 Հոկ 18:54

Utah prosecutors say DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy was responsible for the 1974 killing of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith, closing a decades-old cold case.

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Ted Bundy linked to another murder through new DNA testing, prosecutor says
Ted Bundy linked to another murder through new DNA testing, prosecutor says

CNN • 27 Հոկ 18:28

Investigators say DNA evidence confirms serial killer Ted Bundy was responsible for the 1974 killing of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith in Summit County, Utah.

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