New England authorities are criticized for not disclosing adequate information to dispel rumors of a serial killer after the recent uncovering of 12 sets of human remains in March and April, as per ex-FBI and police instructor Scott Duffey.
After the discovery of 12 human remains across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts during March and April, the scarcity of specifics from law enforcement regarding the causes of death has spurred speculations of a serial killer circulating on the internet.
“Based on the information available to me, it appears that insufficient details have been made public, fueling the narrative of a serial killer,” Duffey observed regarding the online speculation. “However, as of now, there is no evidence linking the victims. Therefore, it is crucial for law enforcement to provide the necessary clarifications. Based on the information at hand, I do not see any basis to attribute these incidents to a serial killer.”
The former FBI investigator, who is originally from Norwalk, said that after looking into what information was available about the 12 deaths, he reassured his family of his belief that there is not a serial killer roaming New England.
Duffey believes police in the area who are called to respond to suspicious deaths will have their eye on the Facebook page and related social media discussions.
“The mystery is definitely a hook,” he said. “And just like anybody else, I’m waiting for more and more answers to come out. But also, I think with what has come out, I feel strongly that it is just that – a set of circumstances that caught a social media whirlwind – and now law enforcement has to kind of temper it down with evidence and information coming from credible sources.”
The Facebook group has garnered nearly 20,000 new members over the last month. Searches for “New England serial killer” on Google spiked around April 7, according to data from the search engine.
