Overview

• The body of an unidentified woman was discovered on April 22 near a bike path in Springfield, Massachusetts, marking the eighth death under investigation in New England since March.
• Authorities, including the Springfield Police Department and Hampden District Attorney’s Office, are conducting an unattended death investigation pending autopsy results.
• Officials across multiple states have reiterated there is no evidence connecting the eight deaths or suggesting a public safety threat despite widespread social media speculation.
• Only three of the eight victims have been identified, all women, with some remains too degraded for immediate identification, complicating investigations.
• A Facebook group dedicated to serial killer theories has surpassed 66,000 members, but officials warn against misinformation that could hinder active investigations.