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Yahoo
4 days ago
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New England serial killer fears stoked by 13th body found in small town
The discovery of Adriana Suazo's body in a wooded area in Milton, Massachusetts has intensified growing concerns across New England about the number of unexplained deaths in the region in recent months. Suazo, a 21-year-old Boston resident, was found by a passerby around 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, in Milton, Mass, which is approximately 8 miles south from the capitol city, according to a press release from the Norfolk District Attorney's Office. The department said that there were no obvious signs of trauma, and the cause of death is under investigation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Suazo's death is the latest in a troubling sequence of cases. Since March 2025, at least 13 bodies have been found across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine, many of them in remote or wooded areas. New England Serial Killer Stoked By 12Th Body Found In 3 Months, 2 In Same Town The circumstances vary, from dismemberments to unattended deaths of the now 13 bodies found throughout the tight-knit region. Read On The Fox News App While local police departments and district attorneys continue to investigate each case individually, the sheer volume and proximity in time have led to mounting public speculation about the possibility of a serial offender. Law enforcement agencies have pushed back against the notion of a single perpetrator, citing the absence of forensic links from each case. On March 6, 35-year-old Paige Fannon was found dead in the Norwalk River in Connecticut, the same day a human skull was discovered in a wooded area near Route 3 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Later that month, on March 19, the dismembered remains of 58-year-old Suzanne Wormser were found in a suitcase in Groton, Connecticut; her roommate was arrested but died shortly afterward in custody. Denise Leary, 59, was found dead in New Haven on March 25, followed a day later by 56-year-old Michele Romano, whose remains were located in the woods in Foster, Rhode Island. New England Serial Killer Fears: 10 Bodies Now Found In Less Than 2 Months The trend continued into April. On April 9, unidentified remains were found in Killingly, Connecticut. On April 20, a body was pulled from the Seekonk River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, followed by another body found in the Connecticut River near Rocky Hill on April 27. That same day, another body was discovered in Taunton, Massachusetts. On April 22, the body of 45-year-old Meggan Meredith was found near a bike path in Springfield, Massachusetts. More recently, on May 30, 34-year-old Jasmine Wilkes was found deceased in Edgewood Park in New Haven. Suazo's sister, Melanie Pizarro, initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses, describing Adriana as "rambunctious, bold, and had a personality that could light up any room." "Adriana wasn't just my sister—she was a firecracker, full of life, laughter, and fierce love," she said. "She loved hard, laughed loud, and made sure the people around her felt it." A vigil was held near the site where Suazo's body was found, with family and friends gathering to honor her article source: New England serial killer fears stoked by 13th body found in small town
Calgary Herald
7 days ago
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- Calgary Herald
'A gentle giant': Siksika man remembered after fatal fall from Calgary highrise
Article content A man who died after falling from a Calgary highrise on Sunday has been identified as O'Shea Red Crow, a member of Siksika Nation and a talented hockey player remembered as a 'gentle giant.' Article content Calgary police were called to the 1100 block of 3rd Street S.E. around 5 a.m. Sunday for reports that a man had fallen from a high-rise balcony in the Victoria Park area. Officers located a man in medical distress, who was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition but eventually succumbed to his injuries, CPS said in a news release. Article content Article content Article content On Tuesday, police said the death was deemed non-criminal. Article content Article content 'The death was investigated by our homicide unit and after a review of all evidence, including CCTV from the area and conversations with multiple witnesses, an autopsy completed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the death as non-suspicious,' CPS said in a release. Article content Richard Running, recreation team lead at Siksika Health Services, said the community has been in shock since learning that 21-year-old O'Shea Red Crow died after falling from a balcony over the weekend. Article content 'We go about our lives, but it's with a little bit of shock and disbelief, and a really heavy heart,' Running said. Article content 'It's a very big loss for our community,' he added. 'We all feel it.' Article content Running oversees operations at the community's Sportsplex, where he would often see Red Crow playing hockey with friends. Article content Article content 'He had all the attributes to be a great athlete, which he was,' Running said. 'He instilled a lot of pride into Siksika Nation as a young person, for his prowess on the ice, for how he was in the community and as a friend. Article content 'He was a very humble young boy that tried to make his own way.' Article content Red Crow was a former forward with the Vernal Oilers, a U.S.-based junior hockey team, where he played during the 2022–23 season. In a tribute posted online, the team said Red Crow quickly became a fan favourite, known for his skill on the ice and his kindness off it. Article content 'With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of former Oiler O'Shea Red Crow,' the team wrote in a statement on social media. 'The definition of a 'gentle giant,' O'Shea was beloved by not only his Oiler teammates and coaches, but also the entire Vernal community.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
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Death of woman whose body was found near Boston greenway trail under investigation
Boston police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found near a greenway trail in East Boston Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a call reporting that a body had been found in the area of South Bremen and Marginal Streets near the entrance to the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Rail Trail shortly before 7 a.m., a Boston police spokesperson said. They found the woman unresponsive at the scene, and paramedics soon declared her dead. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has taken custody of the body, the spokesperson said. As of Tuesday afternoon, no arrests had been made, and there were no signs of foul play. Detectives are still investigating how the woman died, the spokesperson said. No further information — including the woman's identity — has been released. Woman struck and killed by Amtrak train in N.H. while trying to get dog off the tracks Take a look inside Amazon's new fulfillment center in Charlton (Photos) Donkey skin as tick repellent? Mass. researchers say it could be more effective than DEET Mass. sanctuary cities ask court to block Trump from defunding them while lawsuit proceeds Mistrial denied by judge in Karen Read case during retrial Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
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Peaceful Maryland community upended after human remains found in burnt vehicle
A chilling discovery made over Memorial Day weekend in the quiet town of Davidsonville, Maryland, a short ride from the state's upscale Eastern Shore, has confounded the community. On the night of May 24, Anne Arundel County Police and fire crews responded to a vehicle fire in the parking lot of 600 West Central Avenue in the tiny town, according to a press release. Davidsonville is located 25 miles east of Washington, D.C., in the Annapolis area. Police Take Down Stabbing, Arson Suspect At Maryland's National Harbor After extinguishing the engulfed vehicle, police say they found human remains inside. They are treating the death as "suspicious" and working to identify the victim as well as the cause of the vehicle fire. The human remains were sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore. Read On The Fox News App Maryland Funeral Home Mass Shooting Leaves At Least 1 Dead, 9 Injured Anne Arundel County police spokesman Justin Mulcahy told WJZ News that police are investigating people who were in the area of the business around the time of the car fire, and those who frequented the store. He also asked the public to come forward with information. "Certainly, any surveillance footage would be part of the investigation as well, or anything we can gather to assist our case right now," he said. Fox News Digital reached out to Anne Arundel County article source: Peaceful Maryland community upended after human remains found in burnt vehicle
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Durham Police confirm body of missing UNH student found
Police in Durham say they've positively identified a body found Friday along the shoreline in Newington as belonging to a University of New Hampshire student missing since last fall. Durham Police say officers responded Friday at 3:29 p.m. to Newington after local police reported a resident found a body near the shoreline on Little Bay. An autopsy performed Sunday by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner positively identified the body as Alexis Garcia, a UNH student missing from Durham since Nov. 21. 'Based on the investigation by the Durham Police Department, there is no suspicion of foul play related to this case and the investigation has been closed,' Durham Deputy Police Chief David Holmstock said in a statement. Police found Garcia's black 2021 Mercedes at the Scammell Bridge rest area off Route 4 on Nov. 26 and determined it had been parked there and unoccupied since the evening of Nov. 23. Garcia was originally from Illinois with ties to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force ROTC.
