Police Statement Fuels Serial Killer Fears After 8 Mysterious Deaths Across New England
A wave of fear is spreading across New England after eight individuals—most of them believed to be women—were found dead in recent weeks, prompting speculation about a possible serial killer operating in the region.
The latest case involves a woman discovered unconscious on a bike path in Springfield, Massachusetts. She was found on Tuesday, April 22, in the 1500 block of Hall of Fame Avenue. According to Springfield Police Department spokesperson Ryan Walsh, she was pronounced dead at the scene by responding officers and medical personnel.
Walsh confirmed that the SPD Homicide Unit, under Captain Trent Duda, is leading the investigation in partnership with the Hampden District Attorney’s Murder Unit. An autopsy will be conducted by the Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.
Despite the growing public concern, investigators have not confirmed a connection between the eight deaths, which occurred across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in March and April. Human remains have been recovered in several locations, including New Haven, Norwalk, Groton, Killingly, and areas of Rhode Island.
“Internet rumors are just that,” Walsh told Fox News Digital, stressing that no official link has been established between the deaths.
Connecticut State Police echoed this sentiment in a recent statement: “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.”
Much of the speculation originated from a now-renamed Facebook group formerly titled “New England Serial Killer,” which gained traction before being updated due to social media platform guidelines.
Weighing in on the rising anxiety, Peter Valentin, chair of the Forensic Science Department at the University of New Haven, expressed cautious concern. In an interview with Fox News Digital, he noted the lack of concrete information about the latest Springfield case.
“I’m curious about what was recovered around the body,” Valentin said. “There might have been paraphernalia that investigators interpreted as non-homicidal, which could be downplaying the possibility of foul play. The language in the police statements is notably reserved—possibly a deliberate effort to avoid fueling what’s now becoming intense public scrutiny.”
As the investigation unfolds, residents across New England are watching closely, hoping for answers—and reassurances.