Utah Authorities Link Ted Bundy to Summit County Cold Case Homicide
Utah authorities are announcing they are connecting serial killer Ted Bundy to another 1970s cold case homicide in Summit County, involving the death of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith.
Biloxi Gulfport, MS, October 27, 2026 —
Utah authorities have announced a connection between Ted Bundy and the 1970s homicide of Melissa Ann Smith, a 17-year-old whose death became a cold case in Summit County.
The announcement links Bundy, a serial killer, to another homicide case from the decade. The information available for this report does not specify when authorities made the announcement or identify the agency or officials involved.
Authorities’ stated basis for connecting Bundy to Smith’s death was not provided. The details also do not describe the circumstances of the homicide, when it occurred, or what investigative steps led to the announcement. No information was provided about whether the case has been formally resolved or whether authorities anticipate further investigative action.
Smith’s age and the location of the case are among the few details included in the announcement summary. It does not provide information about her family, the original investigation, or whether any other individuals were considered in connection with the homicide.
The announcement places Smith’s case among 1970s homicides authorities are associating with Bundy. Further details about the evidence, the timeline of the investigation and the status of the case were not included in the information provided.
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