Teen identified after 52 years as victim of serial killer Ted Bundy

The body of Melissa Ann Smith was discovered in October 1974, nine days after she was last seen. Her murder remained unsolved for 52 years until DNA evidence linked her to Ted Bundy. Authorities confirmed Bundy's involvement in her death, as well as in the murder of 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime earlier this year. The local sheriff emphasized the importance of preserving evidence for solving such cases.