Responding to escalating social media speculation about a potential New England serial killer Narragansett police in Rhode Island searched for “clandestine graves” on a local beach after they said unverified Facebook posts about bodies buried there drew them to the area, according to a Narragansett PD post on social media.
According to the post, “the Narragansett Police were made aware of concerning posts circulating online where the author posted anonymously in a Facebook group dedicated to New England Serial Killers. Only the group administrator could see the actual user name of the individual.”
The post added, “The post alluded to the possibility that multiple bodies were buried in Black Point area of Scarborough Beach. The anonymous poster commented numerous times in the group about it being a metaphorical and literary work. The user also posted that they were working on a novel and that users were overanalyzing a work of fiction.”
The beach search, conducted with cadaver dogs, yielded no evidence of buried remains. Authorities emphasized the importance of due diligence while cautioning against the spread of misinformation.
The eight women found dead
This action follows the discovery of eight women dead across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island between March and April 2025. Despite public concern, authorities have found no evidence connecting the cases.
The eight bodies discovered over the two months have raised concerns, though investigators have not established any links between the women’s deaths.
In Groton, Connecticut, police arrested a suspect connected to one of the cases, confirming that the individual knew the victim. This development suggests that at least one of the deaths was not the work of a serial killer. “Each case is being treated individually, with respect for the victims and their families,” Groton Police Chief Louis Fusaro said.
Springfield remains identified
🚨 LIVE! Reporting from Springfield Massachusetts where an 8th body was found Tuesday morning near a bike path in Riverfront Park.
— JLR© (@JLRINVESTIGATES) April 26, 2025
The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Meggan Meredith & police have ruled her death a homicide. She was apparently known locally as a… pic.twitter.com/Gpvq9825gp
Meanwhile, the woman whose remains were discovered near a bike path in Springfield, Massachusetts, has been identified as 45-year-old Meggan Meredith. Passersby found her on the morning of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in the area of the 1500 block of Hall of Fame Avenue in Springfield. Authorities are investigating her death as a homicide.
“While online conversations around these incidents continue to grow, we urge the public to be mindful of the role that social media can play in spreading fear or misinformation,” Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said in a statement after Meredith’s remains were identified.
Gulluni added, “Unverified claims can compromise active investigations and contribute to a sense of chaos that does not reflect the full picture. “We understand the unease that comes with such acts of violence, and we want the community to know that each of these cases is being thoroughly investigated in close coordination with our law enforcement partners. Our hearts go out to the families who are grieving,” Gulluni said.
Published: Apr 28, 2025 02:57 pm