New England is known for its storybook towns, fall foliage, and as of early 2025, a possible serial killer. A pattern of victims spanning over three states, mostly women, have been found in secluded wooded areas without an apparent and common cause of death. Since April, bodies have been found in East Coast states, including Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, starting with unidentified remains in. As more bodies were uncovered, people started to converse and conspire about a possible serial killer.

Many of the bodies that were discovered were those of women above 40, all of different races and backgrounds, meaning that if there was a serial killer, he would not have a specific type of victim, which is very uncommon. The bodies have also been found dumped in various places, including rivers, suitcases, and forests, which does not support the rumors of a serial killer. Police across states say that there is not enough evidence to confirm an active serial killer, and also urge internet groups not to spread misinformation and fear without solid evidence.

On Facebook, a group named “New England Serial Killer” with about 70,000 members have fueled the rumors by bringing up similarities between cases and posting conspiracy theories online. Other users on apps like TikTok and X have also been spreading scary rumors online. The posts the users publish are often misinforming and fear mongering. Some of the posts feature cases that have already been solved, including the case of Suzanne Wormser, who was killed by her roommate over a drug dispute, not foul play by a serial killer.

Although New England has a history of serial killers because of its high population, the evidence surrounding the various cases does not support the weak internet theories of a single active killer. Thirteen bodies have been found so far, the most recent being Adriana Suazo, found on June 1st in Massachusetts. People in Suazo’s community have expressed frustration and suspicion towards the internet rumors, with the police continuing to claim that there is no killer.

Although the authorities claim that the cases in New England are not involved with a serial killer, the rumors that are still being spat out by internet users has an undeniable effect on the area. Internet hysteria surrounding the cases has put many people on edge. The murderous gossip has entwined unrelated cases into a fearmongering web that spans across the country, disregarding public police announcements and striking fear into citizens.