DNA Testing Confirms Ted Bundy Killed Utah Teen Laura Ann Aime

New DNA testing definitively linked Ted Bundy to the 1974 murder of Laura Ann Aime.

“New DNA testing links unsolved death of Utah teen in 1974 to serial killer Ted Bundy, sheriff says A Utah sheriff's office says DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of a Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy SPANISH FORK, Utah -- New DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of a Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy, the local sheriff’s office said Wednesday”

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Bundy's DNA was matched to samples recovered from Aime's body using advanced forensic technology.

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Bundy had confessed before his execution, but the case remained open until conclusive proof was obtained.

Aime was found bound, beaten, and without clothing about a month after she disappeared.

Authorities reopened the cold case about a year ago using advances in forensic science.

A vial of Bundy's blood was found in Florida and entered into the FBI's database.

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The results were described as magnificent.

Family members expressed gratitude that Laura had not been forgotten.

At the time of Aime's death, Bundy was living in Salt Lake City and studying law at the University of Utah.

Bundy was known to approach women, gain their trust with charm or a fake injury.

The case highlights the challenges law enforcement faced in the 1970s.

Bundy's connection to Aime was established across multiple jurisdictions and states.

The DNA profile was entered into a national database for cross-referencing.

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This case exemplifies how advances in forensic science can resolve cold cases.