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15-04-2025
- Yahoo
New England serial killer fears grow as police downplay threat encroaching on wealthy coastal enclaves
Speculation about a serial killer in New England is gaining significant traction online – specifically stemming from discussions in a private Facebook group called "New England Serial Killer." Members of the Facebook group and social media users on other platforms like TikTok and X are pointing to several recent discoveries of human remains in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island between March and April. Authorities across all three states have identified remains in New Haven, Groton, Killingly and Norwalk, Connecticut, as well as Framingham and Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Foster, Rhode Island. Three sets of human remains have been identified. New Haven police identified remains discovered on March 21 as Denise Leary, a formerly missing 59-year-old mother of two. Norwalk police also identified the remains of 35-year-old Paige Fannon of West Islip, New York, on March 6. Her remains were found in a swiftly moving Norwalk River after heavy rainfall the night before. 'Happy Face' Serial Killer Nearly Confessed Brutal Murders To Teen Daughter: 'You'll Tell The Authorities' Rhode Island State Police identified remains found in a wooded area of Foster as 56-year-old Michele Romano, who had been missing since August 2024. Read On The Fox News App Their causes of death have not been released as of Tuesday. Fox Hollow Serial Killer's Secret Tapes Could Reveal Murder Horrors If Ever Found: Documentary "There is no information at this time suggesting any connection to similar remains discoveries, and there is also no known threat to the public at this time," Connecticut State Police said in a statement to Fox News Digital. CTSP further told police that troopers responded to Woodward Street in Killingly on April 9 regarding the discovery of possible human remains. Police later confirmed the remains, which have yet to be identified, and said there is no known threat to the public. Follow The Fox True Crime Team On X "This investigation is in the early stages and remains active and ongoing," CTSP said. Police in Groton, Connecticut, home to a Naval submarine base, located the remains of what appears to be an adult female between the ages of 40 and 60 with light-pigmented skin on March 19. She may have had Turner syndrome. Fox Hollow Serial Killer Victim's Family Seeks Help To Id 10,000 Pieces Of Remains: 'Second Only To 9/11' "Individuals with Turner syndrome often display physical characteristics such as short stature, broad chest, short wide neck, and small chin," Groton police said. On April 10, Massachusetts firefighters discovered remains in Framingham off the Massachusetts Turnpike, according to FOX 25 Boston. Authorities have yet to identify the remains, which they believe were in the area for several months before they were discovered. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE True Crime Hub Jane Boroski, a survivor of the Connecticut River Valley killer and host of the podcast "Invisible Tears," shared concerns and questions about a serial killer in New England with those on social media. Boroski posted a video discussing the possibility on Monday. Foster, Rhode Island, and Killingly, Connecticut, are the two towns closest in proximity. Sign Up To Get The True Crime Newsletter The serial killer speculation seems to stem from the series of discoveries of female human remains over the span of two months. However, just because police discovered the remains between March and April does not mean all the victims died between March and April. The New England Serial Killer Facebook group, which has 57,000 members, garnered more than 10,000 new members last week and over the weekend, as first reported. Searches for "New England serial killer" on Google spiked around April 7, according to data from the search article source: New England serial killer fears grow as police downplay threat encroaching on wealthy coastal enclaves
Fox News
15-04-2025
- Fox News
New England serial killer fears grow as police downplay threat encroaching on wealthy coastal enclaves
Speculation about a serial killer in New England is gaining significant traction online – specifically stemming from discussions in a private Facebook group called "New England Serial Killer." Members of the Facebook group and social media users on other platforms like TikTok and X are pointing to several recent discoveries of human remains in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island between March and April. Authorities across all three states have identified remains in New Haven, Groton, Killingly and Norwalk, Connecticut, as well as Framingham and Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Foster, Rhode Island. Three sets of human remains have been identified. New Haven police identified remains discovered on March 21 as Denise Leary, a formerly missing 59-year-old mother of two. Norwalk police also identified the remains of 35-year-old Paige Fannon of West Islip, New York, on March 6. Her remains were found in a swiftly moving Norwalk River after heavy rainfall the night before. Rhode Island State Police identified remains found in a wooded area of Foster as 56-year-old Michele Romano, who had been missing since August 2024. Their causes of death have not been released as of Tuesday. "There is no information at this time suggesting any connection to similar remains discoveries, and there is also no known threat to the public at this time," Connecticut State Police said in a statement to Fox News Digital. CTSP further told police that troopers responded to Woodward Street in Killingly on April 9 regarding the discovery of possible human remains. Police later confirmed the remains, which have yet to be identified, and said there is no known threat to the public. "This investigation is in the early stages and remains active and ongoing," CTSP said. Police in Groton, Connecticut, home to a Naval submarine base, located the remains of what appears to be an adult female between the ages of 40 and 60 with light-pigmented skin on March 19. She may have had Turner syndrome. "Individuals with Turner syndrome often display physical characteristics such as short stature, broad chest, short wide neck, and small chin," Groton police said. On April 10, Massachusetts firefighters discovered remains in Framingham off the Massachusetts Turnpike, according to FOX 25 Boston. Authorities have yet to identify the remains, which they believe were in the area for several months before they were discovered. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Jane Boroski, a survivor of the Connecticut River Valley killer and host of the podcast "Invisible Tears," shared concerns and questions about a serial killer in New England with those on social media. Boroski posted a video discussing the possibility on Monday. "It's disturbing, and really a bit unnerving. People are scared." Foster, Rhode Island, and Killingly, Connecticut, are the two towns closest in proximity. The serial killer speculation seems to stem from the series of discoveries of female human remains over the span of two months. However, just because police discovered the remains between March and April does not mean all the victims died between March and April. The New England Serial Killer Facebook group, which has 57,000 members, garnered more than 10,000 new members last week and over the weekend, as first reported. Searches for "New England serial killer" on Google spiked around April 7, according to data from the search engine.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Child Trafficking Solutions Project partner to fight human trafficking
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – A new partnership between the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the Child Trafficking Solutions Project aims to fight human trafficking. 'In Alabama, we have an alarming, alarmingly small amount of data about statistics surrounding child sex and labor trafficking,' said James Barrett, state director of community engagement with CTSP. CTSP says one of the reasons behind this shortage of data is a lack of convictions for traffickers. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the number of people convicted of a human trafficking offense nearly doubled between 2012 and 2022. CTSP says training law enforcement to know the signs of human trafficking and how to uphold the integrity of an investigation is key to getting these convictions. 'What is doesn't look like is if you've seen the movie Taken, where they've got the white van with the padlocks on the back, it's typically not what Hollywood says trafficking looks like,' Barrett said. 'Very rarely does law enforcement get called out to an issue because someone suspects trafficking is happening. Usually, it's a noise complaint or a domestic violence call. Could be a staffer at a hotel or motel that sees something that might be rather peculiar.' CTSP says there's this idea that trafficking mainly happens in metro areas but says child trafficking can happen anywhere. 'In Alabama, we have a huge issue with familial trafficking. So that could be where a family member is trafficking a child or someone that, a child that they maybe have custody of,' Barrett explained. 'If a child has a phone, is allowed to go in his or her bedroom, get on their phone, it's kind of like opening a window to the world and they have the ability at that point in time to talk to people anywhere on the planet.' Alabama lawmakers talk Medicaid expansion As CTSP partners with JCSO, the goal is to teach the department trafficking warning signs and what the next steps are once it's suspected. 'Child trafficking and human trafficking are both a problem. Sometimes it's so unseen you just don't know about it, but it can be sex trafficking, it can also be labor trafficking as well, forced labor, and so we have to look out for those things and try to give people relief,' said Henry Irby with JCSO. 'We've had some successes with drug trafficking and citizens giving us information, so we hope to have this same type of relationship with citizens as well so that they'll tell us when they see something suspicious.' JCSO gave a list of warning signs people can look for when it comes to child or human trafficking. Irby says not every sign will be present in every trafficking case and just because a sign is there or missing, isn't proof of human trafficking. The list is: • Does the person appear disconnected from family, friends, community organizations, or houses of worship?• Has a child stopped attending school?• Has the person had a sudden or dramatic change in behavior?• Is a juvenile engaged in commercial sex acts?• Is the person disoriented or confused, or showing signs of mental or physical abuse?• Does the person have bruises in various stages of healing?• Is the person fearful, timid, or submissive?• Does the person show signs of having been denied food, water, sleep, or medical care?• Is the person often in the company of someone to whom he or she defers? Or someone who seems to be in control of the situation, e.g., where they go or who they talk to?• Does the person appear to be coached on what to say?• Is the person living in unsuitable conditions?• Does the person lack personal possessions and appear not to have a stable living situation?• Does the person have freedom of movement? Can the person freely leave where they live? Are there unreasonable security measures? You can learn more about CTSP on its website HERE. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announces local partnership to fight human trafficking in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Child Trafficking Solutions Project to combat human trafficking in Alabama. CTSP is a state-wide coalition that works to rescue and restore victims of sex trafficking. They work within local communities to raise awareness and prevent trafficking. 'The training and tools that CTSP offers is really helping my department as we work toprevent human trafficking within Jefferson County, specifically children that are caught inthis vicious crime,' Sheriff Mark Pettway said in a statement. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. A combination of rural area and a robust interstate system make Alabama a prime location for human traffickers, according to Human Trafficking Front. The National Human Trafficking Hotline reported Alabama ranked 29th in the United States in 2023 for human trafficking cases identified. Sheriff Pettway encourages the public to be aware and follow these tips: Know the signs: Look for signs of physical abuse, unexplained access to cash or expensive items as well as 'attempts to isolate the person from family and friends.' Be cautious: Be aware of people who promise something that seems too good to be true in exchange for sex or work. Use safe online practices: Don't share personal information online, accept requests from strangers or share inappropriate pictures. Report suspicious activity: If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
