Is there a New England serial killer? 12 Human Remains Found Between March and April

Twelve sets of human remains have been found in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts between March and April. This has caused people to worry that a serial killer may be involved. But police and experts say there is no clear evidence of that.

Scott Duffey, a former FBI instructor and police trainer, spoke about the situation. He said that not enough information is being shared by authorities. This is making people believe in the serial killer theory, especially on social media.

Duffey told Fox News Digital, “From what I’ve seen or heard, first and foremost, not enough is being put out there, so we’ll continue to create that serial killer idea.” He added that there has been no official connection between the victims found in different places.

After looking into the reports, Duffey told his own family that he does not believe there is a serial killer in New England. He said, “I personally don’t think there’s anybody on the loose targeting women in New England… along the waterways and pathways.”

Still, Duffey advised people to stay alert. He encouraged using the buddy system when going outside in dark or quiet areas. “Take someone with you, have your phone, and just be aware of your surroundings,” he said.

So far, police have shared very few details about the causes of death in these 12 cases. However, each case is being investigated.

One case has led to an arrest. Last week, Connecticut police arrested Donald Coffel. He is accused of killing his roommate, Suzanne Wormser, in Groton. Her dismembered body was found stuffed in a suitcase in March. Police said the killing happened during a fight over crack cocaine.

Connecticut State Police said there is no link between this case and the other remains found. They also said there is no known threat to the public at this time.

The remains have been found in several towns. In Connecticut: New Haven, Norwalk, Groton, Killingly, and Rocky Hill. In Rhode Island: Foster and Pawtucket. In Massachusetts: Framingham, Plymouth, Springfield, and two bodies in Taunton.

Despite the lack of evidence, many people on social media believe a serial killer is responsible. A Facebook group with nearly 70,000 members is sharing theories. Some people believe the victims are mostly women and the deaths are related.

One post in the group even led Rhode Island police to search Narragansett Beach for secret graves. This happened after someone in the group made a strange confession. The post turned out to be fake. It included jokes and hidden words like “hoax.”

Detective Sgt. Brent Kuzman said, “It looked like someone was trying to get a rise. He referenced Rick Rolling. One of his poems actually spelled out the word ‘hoax.’” Still, police searched the beach on April 21 and 22 with cadaver dogs. Nothing was found.

Duffey said police are likely watching this Facebook group closely. He believes the rumors started because of a lack of public information. He said, “The mystery is definitely a hook… I feel strongly that it is just a set of circumstances that caught a social media whirlwind.”

Searches for “New England serial killer” spiked on Google around April 7. The Facebook group gained nearly 20,000 new members in the last month alone.

Right now, police are still working on the cases. There is no clear link between the deaths. But many people are still asking questions.