Overview

• A woman was found dead on April 22 near a bike path in Springfield, Massachusetts, prompting an unattended death investigation by local authorities and the Hampden DA Murder Unit.
• Since March, eight sets of human remains, mostly women, have been discovered in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, fueling online theories of a serial killer.
• Connecticut State Police and other agencies maintain there is no evidence connecting the deaths or indicating a public safety threat.
• Only three of the eight victims have been identified so far, with decomposition complicating identification and forensic analysis in several cases.
• Experts and officials caution against social media speculation, emphasizing that unverified claims can hinder investigations and spread unnecessary fear.