· police and prosecutors in multiple jurisdictions have said that the deaths of several people found in new england are not connected. James alan fox, a northeastern university criminologist, is skeptical of the speculation. · rumors of a serial killer stalking the north east began after seven sets of human remains were found across the new england states of connecticut, rhode island, and massachusetts between. Residents across several new england towns are expressing concerns about a possible serial killer after at least six bodies have been recovered in a little over a month. · the string of findings has fueled online speculation that a serial killer may be roaming the northeast, though authorities have not said the deaths are related. · the discovery of a 21-year-old womans body in the woods outside boston has reignited fears that a serial killer could be stalking new england after the grim find marked the 13th. · growing speculation that a serial killer is on the loose in new england — triggered by the recent discoveries of 12 human remains in three states — appears to be driven by rumors spread via social media. · fears of a serial killer prowling new england are growing again after another woman was discovered dead under circumstances her family described as “suspicious. ”