Massachusetts authorities are investigating the death of a woman found unresponsive off a bike path in Springfield. Upon their arrival, the woman was pronounced dead. The Springfield Police Department Homicide Unit is conducting an investigation in conjunction with the Hampden DA Murder Unit. There has been speculation online about a possible New England serial killer following the deaths of eight people, mostly women, between March and April in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. However, as of now, authorities have not announced any connections between the victims.
Rumors began circulating on a Facebook group called “New England Serial Killer”, which has since changed its name. Human remains have been found in various locations across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts in the last two months, leading some to believe there may be a serial killer at work. However, Connecticut State Police have stated that there is no evidence suggesting a connection between these discoveries and no known threat to the public. Peter Valentin from the University of New Haven stated that the recent death in Springfield appears to be a recent death, unlike the others that have been attributed to the alleged serial killer.
The remains found in New England over the last few months vary in condition, with some being intact and identified while others are degraded and will take time to identify. Valentin pointed out that police have not yet determined if the woman found in Springfield was the victim of a homicide. He noted that information released by police contains cautious language to avoid adding to the intense scrutiny over suspicious deaths in New England. At least four of the victims in these cases have been identified as women, with one in her 40s to 60s found in Killingly, Connecticut. The New England Serial Killer Facebook group has gained tens of thousands of new members this month.
The attention towards a New England serial killer has spiked search interest on Google, with searches for the term reaching a peak around April 7th. The increase in online speculation comes as more human remains are discovered across the three neighboring states, leading some to believe that a serial killer may be involved. However, authorities have not found any evidence linking the victims’ deaths or suggesting a killer is at large in the region. The recent death in Springfield being investigated by police appears to be a recent death, hinting that it may not be connected to the other deaths that are being speculated about online.
While some social media users speculate about the presence of a New England serial killer based on recent deaths and discoveries of human remains, authorities have not found any concrete evidence linking the cases. Police are investigating the death of a woman found in Springfield, with the cause of death pending an autopsy. The cautious language used by police in releasing information suggests they are not feeding into the intense scrutiny over suspicious deaths in the region. The New England Serial Killer Facebook group has seen a surge in new members this month as interest in the rumored killer grows.
