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The investigation into the human remains found in a prestigious Rhode Island beach town near the residence of pop sensation Taylor Swift has been concluded after the authorities were able to identify the deceased individual.
These remains were discovered on May 14 in Watch Hill, an affluent coastal community located in the Westerly area of Rhode Island, situated not far from a grand mansion owned by Swift.
The South Kingstown Police Department positively identified the remains of Eric Wein, 31, of Massachusetts, who was reported missing on April 18.
Police said Wein’s vehicle was located in South Kingstown on April 10, days before he was officially reported missing.
Watch Hill is an affluent coastal neighborhood in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island. (Getty Images)
Upon confirmation of the identity of the deceased as Michele Romano, her family made a statement clarifying that there is no connection between her tragic passing and any potential serial killer activity, dispelling any concerns or speculations in that regard.
Romano’s body was the first of the 13 to be discovered. She was found in Foster, Rhode Island, in March, about 49 miles from Westerly.
“We have complete faith in the Rhode Island State Police and our Private Investigator that the person responsible will be brought to justice sooner rather than later! We would appreciate it if people on social media/news or other platforms would stop making false statements that our Michele is in any way the victim of a serial killer!!”
Gingerella attributed the serial killer fears to “the power of social media.” Despite the rumors, he added that he believes social media “has more benefits than negatives.”
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to [email protected]
