The Discovery Has Fueled Rumors About a New England ‘Serial Killer’
Earlier this week, a chilling discovery was made near Watch Hill, Rhode Island, not far from Taylor Swift’s private holiday home. The discovery of suspected human remains has sparked concern across the region, as it comes amid a growing list of unsolved deaths that have been unsettling New England communities. Police have confirmed that human remains were found on Everett Avenue, in the affluent area where Swift’s property is located, sending shockwaves through locals and igniting speculation about a possible serial killer operating in the area.
At around 9:30 AM on Wednesday, May 14, officers arrived at the scene to find what appeared to be a human leg bone. As investigations continued, police assured the public that they were awaiting official confirmation of the remains’ identity and further details. However, the discovery has been enough to fuel speculation, especially since multiple other remains have been found across various towns in New England.
Where Have the Bodies Been Found?
The discovery of remains near Watch Hill is not an isolated incident. In fact, police have confirmed that several other bodies have been found across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts in recent months, intensifying concerns about a possible serial killer. Here’s a rundown of the other body discoveries made in the region:
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March 6, 2025: The body of 35-year-old Paige Fannon was found in the Norwalk River by a police scuba team in Connecticut.
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March 6, 2025: In Plymouth, a hunter discovered a human skull in the woods, later confirmed to be a human skull missing its jaw and nasal area.
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March 19, 2025: Authorities in Groton discovered the body of an unidentified woman, aged between 40-60, inside a suitcase near a cemetery.
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March 21, 2025: The decomposed body of Denise Leary was found in a wooded area behind a home in New Haven, Connecticut.
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March 25, 2025: The body of 56-year-old Michele Romano was found in a wooded area off Plainfield Pike in Rhode Island.
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April 9-10, 2025: The remains of an unidentified man between 25-45 years old were found in Killingly, Connecticut, and further unidentified remains were located in Massachusetts.
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April 21, 2025: A boater in Pawtucket, Rhode Island found unidentified remains in the Seekonk River.
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April 22, 2025: Meggan Meredith, a 45-year-old woman, was found unresponsive off a bike path in Springfield, Massachusetts, and later declared a homicide.
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April 23, 2025: The bodies of two men were found in the woods near a Walmart in Salem, Massachusetts.
These discoveries have fueled public fear and speculation about whether a serial killer could be responsible for the string of deaths, especially given the wide geographic spread and the diversity of victims.
What Have the Police Said?
Despite the growing rumors and public speculation, authorities have categorically ruled out the possibility of a serial killer. The police are adamant that there is no evidence linking the deaths together, and they have urged the public not to jump to conclusions.
Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella spoke to Fox News Digital, stating:
“As far as I’m concerned, as far as right now, this has nothing to do with any serial killer or any New England murderer.”
In addition, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni expressed concerns about how social media discussions could undermine the investigations:
“While online conversations around these incidents continue to grow, we urge the public to be mindful of the role that social media can play in spreading fear or misinformation,” he said. “Unverified claims can compromise active investigations and contribute to a sense of chaos that does not reflect the full picture.”
Could There Really Be a New England Serial Killer?
With numerous bodies found across New England, many online sleuths have speculated that there might be a serial killer on the loose. However, criminologists have weighed in, stating that the evidence doesn’t quite align with typical serial killer patterns.
James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University, explained:
“Most serial killers have some commonality in their victims. Usually, it’s the sex, race, age, or physical features of the victims. That’s not always true, of course, but they tend to have a particular preference for the victim type. But in these cases, there are so many dissimilarities.”
Fox further emphasized that the bodies have been found in various locations without any clear pattern.
“There’s no pattern to the dump sites,” Fox said. “A lot of serial killers will have a particular dump site where they dispose of their bodies. So when police do find evidence from a serial killer, they tend to find multiple bodies because the killer feels comfortable about disposing of bodies in that location.”
He added, “More than 70% of serial killers kill in one locale, typically around their home or workplace or somewhere where they know the roads and the escape patterns. It’s much safer for them to kill in a place where they know the terrain.”
Police Investigation and Public Reactions
Despite the police’s stance on the situation, public interest continues to rise. Facebook groups and online forums have been inundated with discussions about the potential link between the deaths. Some believe that the high number of deaths in such a short time span, paired with their spread across different states, is too significant to ignore.
As police continue their investigation, they have confirmed that the causes of death vary and not all cases are being treated as suspicious. Some remain unresolved or are being considered accidental. The possibility of a serial killer is not entirely dismissed, but authorities urge the public to refrain from jumping to conclusions without concrete evidence.
Conclusion: What’s Next?
As the investigation continues, authorities are focusing on determining whether these deaths are connected or the result of unrelated incidents. The public’s fear, fueled by speculation and the wide-reaching nature of these discoveries, continues to simmer as more remains are found. For now, the police maintain that there is no immediate danger and that they are working hard to solve each case methodically and without rushing to conclusions.
Until further evidence surfaces, the possibility of a serial killer remains open for debate, but law enforcement continues to reassure the public that they are following the facts. One thing is certain: the region remains on edge as authorities investigate these mysterious deaths.
