New England serial killer suspected: what we know

Body of person found along Springfield riverfront identified

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)-- The person who was found dead near the Riverfront bike path in Springfield Tuesday morning has been identified. According to the Hampden District Attorney's office, the victim has been identified as Meggan Meredith, age 45. Two arrested, thousands of bags of heroin seized in Springfield The incident is being investigated as a homicide. Anyone with information about Ms. Meredith or the investigation should contac…

Mass. DA responds to rumors of link among New England deaths

"Unverified claims can compromise active investigations and contribute to a sense of chaos that does not reflect the full picture," Hampden DA Anthony Gulluni said.

The Northeast on edge: discovery of eighth woman's remains renew New England killer fears

In a chilling development, authorities recovered the remains of an eighth woman found dead in the Northeastern United States since early March 2025, intensifying public concern over a potential New England serial killer operating in the region. Witnesses reported an unresponsive woman on April 22 near a riverfront bike path in Springfield, Massachusetts, marking the most recent in a series of unsettling discoveries across Massachusetts, Connecti…

New England in Throes of Serial Killer Hysteria After Bodies Discovered Across Three States

Eight bodies found in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island are sparking intense speculation online, despite police claims of no connection.

Internet sleuths fear serial killer responsible for New England deaths

Latest deaths involved a woman’s body being found on a bike path, and two dead men in wooded area

Remains of 8th Person Found in New England in Just Weeks, as Fears of a Serial Killer Grow

Police tell PEOPLE they believe foul play was not involved in at least three of the deathsGoogle Maps 1500 Hall of Fame Ave. in Springfield, Mass., near where a woman's body was foundThe body of a woman was recently discovered on a riverfront bike path in Massachusetts, again fueling online rumors that a serial killer — or killers — may be targeting New England residents.Since early March, the bodies of eight people — mostly women — have been fo…