Body of young woman discovered in area sparks more serial killer fears after multiple people found dead within months
Multiple human remains have been discovered across New England in an alarming trend that has left people fearful of a possible 'serial killer'.
Over the last few months, a number of bodies and body parts have been found in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, sparking fears in local communities.
The latest body was discovered on June 1 and has been identified as 21-year-old Boston resident Adriana Suazo.
She was found by a passerby in a wooded area in Milton, Massachusetts, and authorities are investigating the discovery.
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In a press release, the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office said that there were 'no obvious signs of trauma', and the cause of death is under investigation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Suazo's sister has since set up a GoFundMe to 'cover funeral and burial expenses', it has raised over $10,000 at the time of writing.
The fundraiser reads: "Adriana wasn’t just my sister - she was a firecracker, full of life, laughter, and fierce love. She was rambunctious, bold, and had a personality that could light up any room."
It adds: "Losing her so suddenly has shattered our world. My family is completely heartbroken, trying to navigate this pain while also doing everything we can to give Adriana the proper burial she deserves - a sendoff that honors the vibrant, loving, and unforgettable person she was."
The fact that another deceased person has been found since bodies started being discovered in March 2025, and that many of the victims are female, has left some people fearful that these deaths could be tied to an unknown serial killer.
A Facebook group previously dubbed 'New England Serial Killer' started the speculation and had more than 65,000 members before its name had to be changed due to rules and regulations in place on the social media site.
Other groups have since cropped up in its wake, with one warning about 'sinister shadows lurking in the Southern New England tri-state area', adding that the community is 'gripped by fear and uncertainty'.
Police have dismissed these suggestions, however, and said at this point there is nothing to indicate that foul play was involved or that the deaths are due to one individual.
According to authorities, many of the human remains found indicate they passed away a long time ago, meaning they did not all die around the same time.
They have also warned of the dangers of rampant speculation on social media.
In mid-May, after more human remains were discovered, Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella told Fox News Digital: "As far as I'm concerned, as far as right now, this has nothing to do with any serial killer [or] any New England murderer."
Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni issued a similar statement and said: "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.
"Unverified claims can compromise active investigations and contribute to a sense of chaos that does not reflect the full picture."
UNILAD has contacted the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police for comment.
Gerrard Kaonga