Authorities in Utah have used advanced DNA technology to link notorious serial killer Ted Bundy to the murder of a 17-year-old girl whose body was discovered by hunters 52 years ago.

Melissa Ann Smith, the daughter of a local police chief, was found on 27 October 1974 with signs of rape and torture.

In April, Utah officials identified teenager Laura Ann Aime as another of Bundy's victims. Evidence gathered from that case was subsequently used to help solve Smith's case.

Before his death by execution in 1989, Bundy had confessed to killing two other teenage girls in Utah. He has been linked to at least 30 murders across the US.

At a press conference on Tuesday, Utah County Sgt Mike Reynolds said there were more Bundy cases still being examined in the state.…