Over the past few months, residents from across the region have grown increasingly anxious as the bodies or remains of at least 12 individuals have been discovered in states like Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
What began as whispers online has now turned into widespread concern, especially after this latest disturbing find near one of the most high-profile homes in the area.
According to reports from People, law enforcement officials responded to a call in the area of Everett Avenue around 9:30 a.m., where they found what looked to be part of a human leg bone.
This incident took place in one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the region, further amplifying the sense of unease among residents.
They also noted: “No foul play is suspected at this time.”
The remains have been handed over to the Rhode Island Medical Examiner’s Office for detailed analysis and identification.
Shock From Local Residents
People living nearby, including those in the same upscale area as Swift’s reported $17.75 million mansion, spoke out about how shaken they were by the news.
One resident, Taylor Day, described the discovery as ‘alarming’ and said it was completely out of the norm for the usually quiet town of Westerly.
She explained that the remains were found just a few football fields away from the singer’s house and the nearby Ocean House hotel.
“I would never expect anything like that – especially not in Watch Hill,” she told reporters.
The 12 Human Remains Found Across New England
Back on March 6, police divers in Norwalk, Connecticut, pulled the body of 35-year-old Paige Fannon from the Norwalk River, The New Haven Register reported.
That very same day, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, a hunter stumbled upon what was later confirmed to be a human skull missing both its jaw and nose.
Less than two weeks later, a woman believed to be between 40 and 60 years old was discovered stuffed inside a suitcase near a cemetery in Groton, Connecticut, as reported by WTNH.
Then, on April 9 and 10, remains of an unidentified man estimated to be between 25 and 45 years old turned up in Killingly, Connecticut. Additional remains were found around the same time in Massachusetts as well.
Just a day later, a woman named Meggan Meredith died after she was found unresponsive near a bike path in Springfield. Authorities have since opened a homicide investigation.
On April 23, the bodies of two men were located in a wooded area behind a Walmart in Salem, Massachusetts.
Why Do People Think There Is a Serial Killer?
Many online are convinced these cases are more than just a disturbing coincidence. The fact that many of the victims were women, and that the remains have been found scattered across neighboring states, has fueled the serial killer theory.
At one point, a Facebook group titled ‘New England Serial Killer’ attracted over 65,000 members before it was renamed due to social media rules. Since then, other groups have emerged with similar concerns and warnings.
One group described the pattern of deaths as a sign of ‘sinister shadows’ in the tri-state area, with community members feeling increasingly anxious and on edge.
What Police Say About the New England Serial Killer
Law enforcement officials across the affected states have been consistent in their messaging: these cases are not connected, and there is no serial killer on the loose.
They note that many of the bodies were in advanced states of decomposition, suggesting the deaths occurred at different times. While the similarities between the cases are unsettling, police say there’s no evidence pointing to a single suspect.
Authorities continue to urge the public not to panic and to avoid jumping to conclusions based on online speculation.
He also blamed the growing fears on the viral power of social media.
Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni agreed, telling MetroWest that wild internet rumors can do more harm than good during active investigations.
Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh dismissed the online speculation, calling them nothing more than baseless internet rumors.
Connecticut State Police echoed the sentiment, saying they have found no information connecting the various discoveries or suggesting any risk to the public at this time.
