Or emergency care negligence played any role in these cases—issues that can lead to malpractice lawsuits and OB-GYN liability investigations.
Still, it’s undeniable the discoveries are eerily similar, prompting police across the states to urge the public to stay calm.
Officials have ruled out foul play, claiming there is “no connection” among the cases and “no known threat to the public.”
After the latest suspected human remains were found this week, 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.”
Gingerella said the fears come from the “power of social media.” Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni similarly said online rumors of a “serial killer” hurt more than help, reports MetroWest.
“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,” he said.
