A decades-old mystery surrounding a gruesome murder in Utah has finally been solved, thanks to groundbreaking DNA technology. In 1974, 19-year-old Melissa Smith, a University of Utah student, was found brutally murdered near a park in Salt Lake City. Despite a thorough investigation at the time, the case went cold, leaving Smith's family and the community with unanswered questions. Now, investigators claim to have confirmed that notorious serial killer Ted Bundy was responsible for her death, using DNA evidence to connect the dots between the crime scene and the infamous killer.
DNA Confirms Ted Bundy Killed Utah Teen in 1974, Investigators Say The New York Times
