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Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Body of person found along Springfield riverfront identified
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)– The person who was found dead near the Riverfront bike path in Springfield Tuesday morning has been identified. According to the Hampden District Attorney's office, the victim has been identified as Meggan Meredith, age 45. Two arrested, thousands of bags of heroin seized in Springfield The incident is being investigated as a homicide. Anyone with information about Ms. Meredith or the investigation should contact the Springfield Police Department Detective Bureau at 413-787-6355 or Text-A-Tip – text CRIMES (2-7-4-6-3-7) type SOLVE and your tip. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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
29-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man dies after being struck by train on Fieldston Street in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A man has died Saturday morning after being struck by a train in the area of Fieldston Street. Bicyclist killed after hit and run crash in Springfield Springfield Police Department Spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that officers received a report of a pedestrian being hit by a train at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Officers arrived at the train tracks in the area behind the 100 block of Fieldston Street where the victim was found. The victim passed away from his injuries at the location. The Springfield Police Department Detective Bureau is currently investigating this incident. 22News will provide updates as more information becomes available. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
