Summit County investigators announce closure of murder case from 1974, attributing it to Ted Bundy

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Summit County investigators announce closure of murder case from 1974, attributing it to Ted Bundy

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Published on Oct 28, 2026, 3:35:28 PM
Total time: 00:20:00

Episode Description

After waiting more than 50 years for answers, the family of a woman found killed in Summit County in 1974 finally has some answers. Investigators have announced the closure of the murder case for Melissa Ann Smith, saying notorious killer Ted Bundy was to blame for her disappearance and death. Bundy has often been linked to various cases around the country, but evidence suggests he didn't do everything he's credited for. Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts executive producer and host of the COLD Podcast, joins Inside Sources with details on what makes this situation different.

 

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