In a chilling development that has sent shockwaves through social media, fears of a potential serial killer operating in New England have been stoked.
This follows the recent discovery of a deceased woman in Massachusetts, marking the latest in a series of grim findings across the Northeastern states.
As reported by Western Journal, between March and April, three states in the Northeast have witnessed the unsettling discovery of human remains, the majority of which have been identified as female. The most recent incident occurred in Springfield, Massachusetts, where local law enforcement responded to a report of an unresponsive woman near a bike path. This marks the eighth such incident that online detectives have linked to an alleged serial killer.
The Springfield Police Department confirmed the woman's death shortly after their arrival on the scene, although it remains uncertain whether she had already passed away prior to their arrival. While the cause of death is yet to be determined, this incident has only served to fuel the already rampant speculation.
The origin of these rumors can be traced back to a Facebook group named "New England Serial Killer," which is in the process of changing its name due to Facebook's policies. The group boasts a membership exceeding 66,000.
In the period preceding this incident, four sets of remains in varying stages of decomposition were discovered in Connecticut, one in Rhode Island, and now three in Massachusetts. "The first thing that strikes me as curious is the fact that seven sets of remains have been found over the span of two months," commented Peter Valentin, chair of the Forensic Science Department at the University of New Haven. "Its certainly a lot to find in a little. Its a large number of human remains to find in a short period of time.
Interestingly, the varying degrees of decomposition among the bodies suggest that the deaths occurred at different times. Valentin further explained, "If someone is in full rigor mortis, there is no need to try to find a pulse because the presence of rigor mortis means they are unequivocally dead. So this is a very recent death, unlike the others.
Denise Leary, a 59-year-old woman found dead near her New Haven, Connecticut home on March 21, is frequently mentioned in online discussions surrounding these deaths. Despite the speculation, the cause of her death, like the others, remains undetermined.
New Haven policeman Christian Bruckhart offered a word of caution to the online detectives. "We dont want this womans death to be treated as like a sideshow for peoples own personal interests," he said, referring to Leary. "At the same time, we do want to be as forthright as we can to the public, and say, Hey, listen, theres no indication that the woman was killed."
As the investigations continue, the authorities are urging the public to remain calm and avoid jumping to conclusions. The truth, as they say, is often stranger than fiction.
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