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Express Tribune
15-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Human remains found near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion amid serial killer speculation
Authorities are investigating the discovery of possible human remains near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion, sparking renewed concerns over a potential serial killer in New England. Westerly Police responded around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday to a report of a suspected human leg bone found washed up in the Watch Hill neighborhood, just a short distance from Swift's historic seaside home. The remains were transported to the Rhode Island Medical Examiner's Office for analysis. Police currently say no foul play is suspected. The gruesome find is the 13th set of remains discovered across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts in the past three months. The trend has prompted speculation on social media, including a Facebook group titled 'New England Serial Killer,' which now has tens of thousands of members. However, investigators have repeatedly denied any confirmed links between the cases. Local residents remain alarmed. 'It kind of alarmed me,' said Taylor Day, a Westerly resident. 'Finding a leg is very suspicious.' Past discoveries include remains found in suitcases, rivers, and wooded areas. While several cases, including that of Michele Romano and Denise Leary, were initially treated as missing persons, police have since ruled out foul play in most instances. Despite public fear, criminologists and police officials maintain there is no pattern connecting the locations or manner of death. Authorities continue to urge caution against spreading unverified theories that could hinder investigations or further traumatize victims' families.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
New England serial killer fears addressed by Massachusetts district attorney after 8th body discovered
The Hamden County District Attorney in Massachusetts on Thursday addressed rumors of a New England serial killer after authorities discovered a woman's body off a bike path in Springfield on Tuesday. The woman's death comes amid rumors circulating online about a possible New England serial killer following the deaths of seven and now eight people, mostly women, between March and April in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. As of Friday, authorities have not announced any kind of connection between the eight victims' deaths. It is unclear how the woman in Springfield died, and the local medical examiner is conducting an autopsy, but Hamden County DA Anthony Gulluni said his office is thoroughly investigating each act of violence in the Springfield community. "Our hearts go out to the families who are grieving," Gulluni said. New England Serial Killer Fears Heighten After Eigth Idyllic Town Rocked By Gruesome Discovery His office urged the public to be mindful of social media's role in spreading misinformation and unverified claims, which "can compromise active investigations and contribute to a sense of chaos that does not reflect the full picture." Read On The Fox News App "We are actively working every lead and deploying every available resource," Gulluni added. "At this time, there is no indication that these incidents are connected to each other or are they [are] part of a larger public safety threat." New England Serial Killer: Ct River Valley Survivor Stabbed 27 Times Warns Locals To Remain 'Vigilant' Authorities are asking anyone with information relevant to investigations in the Springfield area to come forward and contact the Springfield Police Department Detective Bureau at 413-787-6355 or through text a tip by texting CRIMES (2-7-4-6-3-7), typing SOLVE, and writing your tip. "As always, our focus is on seeking justice, supporting victims and their families, and maintaining the safety of our community," the DA's office said. New England Serial Killer Fears Merit 'Review And Investigation' After Remains Found Across 3 States: Expert The eerie rumors began circulating on a Facebook group called "New England Serial Killer," which has since changed its name due to Facebook rules and regulations. Over the last two months, human remains have been located in New Haven, Norwalk, Groton and Killingly, Connecticut; Foster, Rhode Island; and Framingham, Plymouth and now Springfield, Massachusetts. Some social media users say these discoveries of human remains — particularly, female remains — across the three neighboring states may indicate a serial killer. But Connecticut State Police told Fox News Digital last week that "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," regarding the deaths in Connecticut. The New England Serial Killer Facebook group, which now has 66,700 members, has garnered nearly 20,000 new members this month as 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 addressed by Massachusetts district attorney after 8th body discovered
Fox News
25-04-2025
- Fox News
New England serial killer fears addressed by Massachusetts district attorney after 8th body discovered
The Hamden County District Attorney in Massachusetts on Thursday addressed rumors of a New England serial killer after authorities discovered a woman's body off a bike path in Springfield on Tuesday. The woman's death comes amid rumors circulating online about a possible New England serial killer following the deaths of seven and now eight people, mostly women, between March and April in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. As of Friday, authorities have not announced any kind of connection between the eight victims' deaths. It is unclear how the woman in Springfield died, and the local medical examiner is conducting an autopsy, but Hamden County DA Anthony Gulluni said his office is thoroughly investigating each act of violence in the Springfield community. "Our hearts go out to the families who are grieving," Gulluni said. His office urged the public to be mindful of social media's role in spreading misinformation and unverified claims, which "can compromise active investigations and contribute to a sense of chaos that does not reflect the full picture." "We are actively working every lead and deploying every available resource," Gulluni added. "At this time, there is no indication that these incidents are connected to each other or are they [are] part of a larger public safety threat." Authorities are asking anyone with information relevant to investigations in the Springfield area to come forward and contact the Springfield Police Department Detective Bureau at 413-787-6355 or through text a tip by texting CRIMES (2-7-4-6-3-7), typing SOLVE, and writing your tip. "As always, our focus is on seeking justice, supporting victims and their families, and maintaining the safety of our community," the DA's office said. The eerie rumors began circulating on a Facebook group called "New England Serial Killer," which has since changed its name due to Facebook rules and regulations. Over the last two months, human remains have been located in New Haven, Norwalk, Groton and Killingly, Connecticut; Foster, Rhode Island; and Framingham, Plymouth and now Springfield, Massachusetts. Some social media users say these discoveries of human remains — particularly, female remains — across the three neighboring states may indicate a serial killer. But Connecticut State Police told Fox News Digital last week that "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," regarding the deaths in Connecticut. The New England Serial Killer Facebook group, which now has 66,700 members, has garnered nearly 20,000 new members this month as searches for "New England serial killer" on Google spiked around April 7, according to data from the search engine.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police search part of Scarborough Beach as serial killer rumor spreads
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — The discovery of human remains in several locations around Southern New England has sparked fear of a potential serial killer in the area. Since the beginning of March, remains have turned up in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Rumors started circulating in a Facebook group called 'New England Serial Killer,' which has since changed its name. While some people have suggested these discoveries could signify there's a serial killer, state and local police say there's no indication at this time that any of the incidents are connected. RELATED: Body found in Foster identified as missing Warwick woman During the past week, Narragansett police were made aware of a post in the Facebook group that said multiple bodies may be buried in the Black Point area of Scarborough Beach. 'The anonymous poster commented numerous times in the group about it being a metaphorical and literary work,' police wrote. 'The user also posted that they were working on a novel and that users were overanalyzing a work of fiction.' Due to the rumor, Narragansett detectives and cadaver K-9s from Rhode Island State Police 'conducted an extensive search of the area with negative results for any clandestine graves.' Police said they have also been in contact with the FBI. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
24-04-2025
- Newsweek
New England Serial Killer Suspected: What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman was found dead in Springfield, Massachusetts on Tuesday, sparking another bout of social media concern about an alleged New England serial killer. Rumors of a serial killer stalking the North East began after seven sets of human remains were found across the New England states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts between March and April. As of publication, the Springfield woman's cause of death remains unknown and authorities have not announced any connection between the deaths. Connecticut State Police told Fox News Digital: "There is also no known threat to the public at this time." The Springfield Police Department has been contacted for comment via email. Police lights from the Houston Police Department, Saturday, June 18, 2022. These are not police lights in Springfield, MA. Police lights from the Houston Police Department, Saturday, June 18, 2022. These are not police lights in Springfield, MA. Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Photo Why It Matters Despite a lack of known connection between the deaths, serial killer concerns are sweeping across New England and on social media. A private 'New England Serial Killer' Facebook group currently has 65,867 members. What To Know The Springfield woman was found shortly after 8:00 am on Tuesday, April 22, when officers received a call about an unresponsive person near a bike path. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, per Ryan Walsh, Springfield PD spokesperson. Three out of the other seven bodies found across New England in the past two months have been identified as women. The human remains found in Killingly, CT, were also reported as likely being a woman's but there has not been confirmation from the town of Killingly on these reports. Rumors of a serial killer began when two bodies were found in Groton, CT, within a month of each other, and a man's body was pulled from the Woonasquatucket River around the same time. Despite some people on social media suggesting seven bodies being discovered within a relatively small part of the US without explanation may be part of a pattern, others are more skeptical. Peter Valentin, chair of the Forensic Science Department at the University of New Haven's Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, told Fox News digital that he does find the bodies "curious." However, he told the outlet: "Even though these remains were found within the last two months, at least some of them have been in these conditions or in a state of decomposition for a period of time." Although the remains were found within a similar time period, they may not have all died at the same time. Valentin said that scientific conclusions can only come from evidence linking the bodies together, such as DNA. The Springfield woman's death is now under investigation by the Springfield Police Department's homicide unit and the Hampden District Attorney's Murder Unit. Jane Borowski, a survivor of a New Hampshire stabbing police believe was committed by the Connecticut River Valley serial killer — a still unknown killer believed to have targeted women in the New England area in the 1980s — has said that whether there is a serial killer in New England or not, this should be a reminder to women to "be more vigilant." Borowski hosts a podcast called Invisible Tears which draws attention to homicides and cold cases, and used the podcast's Facebook page to ask "is there a serial killer running around? Is there two? Maybe two serial killers? I don't know. It's very suspicious." In a second video, Borowski called out a person who made a false serial confession, saying: "If you wrote that confession, you're a freaking was just so wrong on so many levels." What People Are Saying Jane Borowski on Facebook: "How do you find so many bodies and so many remains and none of it is suspicious? That's suspicious to me." Ryan Walsh, spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department in X (formerly Twitter): "The SPD Homicide Unit under the direction [of] Captain Trent Duda is conducting an unattended death investigation in conjunction with the @HampdenDA Murder Unit, pending an autopsy by the Medical Examiner." What Happens Next Police have not found a link between any of the bodies as of publication. It is unclear if all seven bodies are being investigated together at this time.
