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Massachusetts authorities are investigating the death of a woman found unresponsive near a bike path in Springfield on Tuesday. The Springfield Police Department (SPD) confirmed the incident after officers responded to reports of an unresponsive individual near the 1500 block of Hall of Fame Avenue. The woman was pronounced dead shortly after officers arrived.
RYAN WALSH, spokesperson for the SPD, stated that the Homicide Unit, under the direction of CAPTAIN TRENT DUDA, is conducting an unattended death investigation in collaboration with the Hampden District Attorney’s Murder Unit. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death, pending an autopsy.
The woman’s death has sparked speculation online about a potential New England serial killer, following the discovery of eight deaths—primarily women—in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island between March and April. As of Wednesday, authorities have not confirmed any connection between these cases.
WALSH emphasized to Fox News Digital that internet rumors remain unsubstantiated, and the cause of death will be determined through official channels. The speculation originated from a Facebook group, formerly named “New England Serial Killer,” which has garnered significant attention, with membership surging to 65,300, including 15,000 new members this month, as reported by MassLive.com.
Over the past two months, human remains have been discovered in multiple locations across New England, including New Haven, Norwalk, Groton, and Killingly in Connecticut; Foster, Rhode Island; and Framingham, Plymouth, and Springfield in Massachusetts. While some remains have been identified, others are too degraded for immediate identification.
PETER VALENTIN, Chair of the Forensic Science Department at the University of New Haven’s Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, told Fox News Digital that the circumstances of the Springfield case suggest a recent death. He noted that investigators remain cautious, as the presence of paraphernalia near the body could influence the determination of homicide.
Despite growing public concern, Connecticut State Police have stated that there is no evidence linking the cases across the three states, nor is there a known threat to the public at this time. At least four of the eight victims confirmed so far—two in Connecticut, one in Rhode Island, and one in Massachusetts—have been identified as women.
Searches for “New England serial killer” on Google spiked around April 7, reflecting heightened public interest. Authorities continue to urge vigilance while emphasizing that investigations remain ongoing.
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