Ted Bundy Bonus Episode: DNA Breakthrough In Serial Killer Case

About this episode

This episode discusses a recent DNA breakthrough linking Ted Bundy to a cold case murder and explores the impact of forensic science on criminal investigations.

Breaking news on notorious serial killer Ted Bundy decades after his execution -  A DNA breakthrough has linked Ted Bundy to another cold case murder, proving his story may not be as closed as once believed. In this bonus episode, Xanthe and Tim unpack the breakthrough and what it reveals about the enduring power of forensic science. Also, how rapid advances in DNA technology are cracking long-cold cases here in Australia and driving fresh arrests. From infamous killers to unknown offenders, this episode explores how science is reshaping investigations and what secrets might still be waiting to surface. You can watch our full video episodes on Youtube - click here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Xanthe Mallett, Tim Watson-Munro

Topics covered

• Ted Bundy
• DNA breakthrough
• forensic science
• cold cases
• criminal investigations
• advances in technology

Keywords

• Ted Bundy
• DNA
• forensic science
• cold case
• criminal investigations
• Australia
• technology

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Organizations: Youtube, Australia

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