DNA Ties Ted Bundy to 1974 Killing of Utah Teen, 17
Summit County officials closed the 52-year-old case Tuesday, saying DNA found on the 17-year-old matched evidence from Bundy victim Laura Ann Aime. Smith, a Midvale police chief’s daughter, vanished Oct. 18, 1974; she was found nine days later. Bundy was executed in 1989.
What’s confirmed
- Summit County officials closed the 52-year-old case Tuesday, saying DNA found on the 17-year-old matched evidence from Bundy victim Laura Ann Aime.
- Smith, a Midvale police chief’s daughter, vanished Oct. 18, 1974; she was found nine days later.
- Bundy was executed in 1989.
Confirmed by 4 independent outlets: AP, The Salt Lake Tribune, KSL.com and KPCW.
What would move the score
- Now: 95% with 4 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
- Up: more independent outlets or primary records confirming the core claim.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: Summit County officials’ Oct. 27 briefing.Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 95% with 4 independent confirmations.
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