Crossfiled2 outlets · filed 28 October 2026
Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to 1974 cold case murder of Utah teen
Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy has been linked to the 1974 cold case murder of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith after DNA testing, Utah authorities say. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more on the case. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is avai
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What the coverage shows
Both outlets frame the story as a new addition to Ted Bundy’s confirmed victim count, with The Independent emphasizing that the tally continues to grow and the South China Morning Post similarly stressing that Bundy’s known victims have increased over time. The South China Morning Post is the only outlet here to mention DNA, identify the victim as a Utah teenager, and note the 52-year gap since the body was discovered. The Independent’s extract is more general and does not add those specifics.
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