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Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to murder of Utah police chief's 17-year-old daughter

Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL

With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.

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Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM · 1 min read
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Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to murder of Utah police chief's 17-year-old daughter — Decatur Community news

More than 50 years after hunters found the body of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith in Utah, officials have determined that notorious serial killer Ted Bundy was responsible for her murder.

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