New England murder spree fears spike as 13th unexplained body found
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New England murder spree fears spike as 13th unexplained body found
A 21-year-old woman’s body found in Massachusetts is being called the 13th mysterious death across New England since March, prompting public panic despite authorities denying any serial killer link.
Since March 2025, 13 bodies—mostly women aged 25–44—have turned up in remote wooded areas across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine. While some victims showed trauma, many deaths remain unexplained and unrelated. Police emphasize there is no evidence linking the cases to a serial killer.
On June 1, 21-year-old Adriana Suazo was found dead in a wooded area in Milton, Massachusetts. Her body showed no visible signs of trauma, and the medical examiner continues investigating the cause of death.
Social media groups and local commentaries fueled speculation, but experts caution this is "recreational fear" and likely stems from pattern-seeking behavior, not real forensic links. Criminologists note the lack of consistent methods, dump sites, or victim profiles typical of serial offenders.
Police have monitored online chatter, including a Facebook group titled “New England Serial Killer,” urging residents not to jump to conclusions. Families of victims have also expressed frustration, asking for investigations without sensationalism, adding fresh trauma.
While the current cluster is alarming, New England has seen high-profile unresolved cases before, like the Gilgo Beach killings. But unlike familiar serial offender patterns, these recent victims differ widely in demographics and circumstances.
13 unexplained deaths have occurred across New England since March—one body was found in Milton, MA, and most of the victims were women.
Authorities deny any link to a single killer and say investigations are individual.
Experts warn against social-media-fueled pattern spotting, citing a lack of a common dump site or MO.
Families urge restraint and respectful investigation, not sensational conspiracy framing.
Navlist for reference:
Why the New England serial killer speculation won't go away – CT Insider (turn0news24)
Adriana Suazo becomes the 13th unexplained death in the region – Fox News digital (turn0search0)
21-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Wooded Area amid Serial Killer Fears – People.com (turn0search7)
DNA blood match ties dad Travis Decker to murder of his three daughters—fugitive manhunt intensifies
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DNA blood match ties dad Travis Decker to murder of his three daughters—fugitive manhunt intensifies
Chelan County confirms blood found on the tailgate of the missing dad’s truck matches his DNA, strengthening the case that Travis Decker killed his three daughters. The high-stakes manhunt continues.
On July 1, Washington State Patrol Crime Lab confirmed that bloody handprints found on the tailgate of Travis Decker’s abandoned truck match his DNA. The vehicle was discovered near Rock Island Campground in Chelan County, where the bodies of his daughters—Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5)—were recovered on June 2. The scene contained scattered plastic bags and zip ties used in their murders.
Authorities have ruled out any other suspects based on the DNA evidence and personal items located near the bodies. Decker, a 32-year-old ex-U.S. Army soldier, remains at large—and is considered armed, dangerous, and skilled in wilderness survival.
Police released bodycam footage from May 27, showing Decker during a traffic stop in Wenatchee. Seen leaning on his truck and fidgety, he asked officers if he would be arrested for driving without insurance. That encounter occurred just three days before he picked up his daughters for a custody visit—and they disappeared.
As of July, the search—now in its eighth week—is ongoing across rugged terrain from Washington into Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest. The U.S. Marshals Service has issued a $20,000 reward for information leading to Decker's arrest. Officials warn he may have altered his appearance and urge the public not to approach him.
Decker’s ex-wife and lawyer say he’d recently been struggling with mental health issues, including PTSD and untreated borderline personality disorder. Despite no overt red flags noted prior, they emphasize the system failed to intervene before the tragedy.
Bloody handprints on Travis Decker’s truck were matched to his DNA, affirming his role as the sole suspect in his daughters’ deaths.
The three girls were found suffocated near the truck, which contained zip ties and plastic bags.
Decker remains at large; authorities warn he’s armed, trained, and dangerous.
A nationwide manhunt continues with video evidence and growing public appeals.
Navlist for reference:
DNA evidence definitively links Travis Decker to girls’ deaths – ABC News
Manhunt continues after DNA match, sightings in Idaho – People.com
Video surfaces of Decker acting anxious days before deaths – KOMO News
Michigan woman sentenced to life in prison for setting husband on fire—and crushing him with SUV
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Michigan woman sentenced to life in prison for setting husband on fire—and crushing him with SUV
Linda Stermer has been sentenced to life without parole for the 2007 murder of her husband, Todd—she doused him with gasoline, set him aflame, then ran him over with the family van.
Prosecutors say that in 2007, Linda Stermer doused her husband, Todd Stermer, with gasoline inside their Paw Paw, Michigan home after he discovered her affair. They allege she then set him on fire—and when he managed to escape, she ran him over with their family van, ensuring his death.
Stermer was initially convicted in 2010 but won a new trial following an appeals court ruling in 2020, citing her former attorney's shortcomings. In April 2025, she was found guilty again and resentenced to life in prison without parole. Judge Kathleen Brickley described the crime as among the most gruesome she had seen.
Stermer has always maintained it was an accident, blaming candles and an oil lamp for the fire. During the trial, her adult children and nephew testified she had orchestrated a cover-up by instructing them to lie to authorities about the origin of the blaze.
This case raises deep questions about appellate fairness and domestic violence accountability. Legal observers point to the rare outcome—a resentencing two decades later—as part of evolving standards for inadequate defense and prosecutorial conduct.
Linda Stermer received a life sentence without parole for murdering her husband in 2007 by burning and then crushing him.
Her conviction was overturned once on appeal, but she lost a retrial in 2025.
Family members testified she planned the killing and manipulated cover-up stories.
The retrial highlights continued scrutiny of defense quality and post-conviction justice.
Idaho Father Who Killed Neighbor’s Family After Their 18 Year Old Son Exposed Himself To His Wife
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Idaho Father Who Killed Neighbor’s Family After Their 18-Year-Old Son Exposed Himself To His Wife
An Idaho father has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder after allegedly killing a neighboring family in response to their 18-year-old son reportedly exposing himself to his children. Majorjon Kaylor, 31, of Kellogg, carried out the fatal shooting on Father's Day, according to a police report.
Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Shooting Woman Who Mistakenly Entered His Driveway
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Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Shooting Woman Who Mistakenly Entered His Driveway
Kevin Monahan, 66, was sentenced Friday to more than 25 years to life in prison for fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis. The shooting occurred last April when Gillis’s SUV accidentally entered Monahan’s rural driveway in upstate New York. Monahan was convicted of second-degree murder in the case.
Dallas Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Murder Over Pickup Basketball Game
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Dallas Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Murder Over Pickup Basketball Game
A Dallas man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after reaching a plea deal just before his trial was set to begin. The charge stems from the 2022 murder of a woman following an argument during a pickup basketball game.
19 Year Old Woman Murdered and Dismembered By A 29 Year Old Man She Met Online
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19-Year-Old Woman Murdered and Dismembered By A 29 Year Old Man She Met Online
A 19-year-old woman, who had been reported missing, was tragically found dismembered in a Louisiana river after meeting with a man she connected with online, according to authorities. The West Monroe Police Department announced on April 24 that Anthony Holland Jr., 29, has been charged with murder in connection with the case. Sheryl Turner had left her home in New Iberia, Louisiana, to visit Holland, following a romantic relationship that had developed over text messages, police reported.
Former NFL Player Kills Entire Family Before Killing Himself In South Carolina
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Former NFL Player Kills Entire Family Before Killing Himself In South Carolina
The family of Phillip Adams, a former NFL player who tragically took the lives of six people in Rock Hill, South Carolina, before taking his own in 2021, has expanded their wrongful death lawsuit to include the NFL, according to court documents. The suit claims that Adams suffered from brain injuries sustained during his football career, and it now names both the NFL and NFL Properties Inc. as defendants.
Manhunt Underway After Convicted Murderer Escapes in North Carolina
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Manhunt Underway After Convicted Murderer Escapes in North Carolina
Hundreds of law enforcement officers are actively searching for Ramone Alston, a 30-year-old convicted murderer, who escaped from custody after being transported to a hospital in North Carolina, according to the state’s Department of Adult Correction.
Alston, who was serving a life sentence, managed to break free from a prison transport vehicle on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at around 7 a.m. at the U.N.C. Hospitals Hillsborough Campus, where Alston was brought for a medical appointment. According to authorities, Alston freed himself from his leg restraints while still handcuffed and made a dash into nearby woods as soon as the vehicle door was opened.
By midday Wednesday, the search had expanded to cover 1,335 acres, involving 335 law enforcement officers from 19 different agencies, as reported by Keith Acree, the department’s communications director.
Though officers were armed when Alston escaped, they did not fire, as the escape happened too quickly, Acree explained.
Kirby Saunders, the emergency services director for Orange County, assured the public that Alston is no longer believed to be in the immediate area, reducing the imminent threat to the community. However, authorities suspect that Alston may have received assistance in his escape, though they have not provided specific details. A $35,000 reward for information has generated numerous tips, with two considered particularly promising, according to Orange County Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood.
Despite no direct evidence suggesting Alston is armed, officials warn that he should be considered dangerous and believe he has likely removed his handcuffs by now.
Alston was convicted in 2018 for his role in a 2015 shooting that tragically killed a 1-year-old girl on Christmas Day. Although his lawyers argued that Alston did not fire the fatal shot, he was sentenced to life in prison and was being held at Bertie Correctional Institution, over 100 miles from the Hillsborough medical campus.
James D. Williams Jr., a Durham-based lawyer who represented Alston during the 2015 investigation, stated that he had not been in contact with Alston and learned about the escape from news reports.
Questions have been raised about why Alston was taken to a medical facility so far from his prison. Acree explained that the Hillsborough campus was chosen because the appointment was a follow-up with a specific provider at that location, and the transfer was necessary due to medical requirements.
Details about the ongoing search remain limited, as law enforcement is cautious about revealing too much information publicly. Officials acknowledge that Alston may have already left the state.
“The ground search phase is winding down,” Acree stated during a Wednesday press conference, indicating that the focus will now shift to investigating leads and tips. When captured, Alston is expected to be placed in a maximum-security facility, likely Central Prison in Raleigh.
Police Discover Remains of Missing Texas Woman in Boyfriend's Refrigerator
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Police Discover Remains of Missing Texas Woman in Boyfriend's Refrigerator
A Texas woman, Heather Louise Schwab, who had been missing for over a year, was tragically discovered dead and concealed in a refrigerator at her boyfriend's residence. Chad Christopher Stevens, 41, now faces charges of tampering with evidence with intent to impair a human corpse in connection with Schwab's death, as reported by McKinney police.
Missing Texas Woman Found Dead In Boyfriend's Refrigerator
Schwab's mother reported her missing in McKinney, a suburb of Dallas–Fort Worth, on June 28. On Nov. 3, Schwab's mother, Tammra Schwab, informed the police that she had received information from Stevens' ex-wife, alleging that Stevens had killed Heather and buried her in his backyard. This revelation prompted further investigation, leading to a search of Stevens' property on Nov. 4.
During the search, a body was discovered inside a refrigerator in Stevens' kitchen, wrapped in "copious amounts of plastic wrap." The Collin County medical examiner's office later confirmed the identity of the remains as Heather Schwab.
In interviews with McKinney police, Stevens admitted that Schwab died in his home on July 26, 2022, and he hid her body in the refrigerator, claiming uncertainty about what to do. Detectives noted anomalies in the backyard during the investigation, and Stevens was also arrested on an assault warrant connected to his ex-girlfriend.
Schwab's mother had previously reported concerns about her daughter's relationship with Stevens, citing alleged abuse and threats. She revealed that Schwab had voiced fears of Stevens killing her and hiding her body. Stevens, during police interviews, acknowledged having "multiple physical altercations" with Schwab and admitted to threatening her life on several occasions.
The affidavit detailed a disturbing incident on Aug. 17, 2022, involving a call for service regarding a woman waving a firearm and a man screaming at the location, believed to be Chad and Heather. Stevens, now in custody at the Collin County Detention Facility, faces a bond set at $150,000. The investigation continues, and it remains unclear whether he has legal representation at this time.
Pennsylvania Man Fatally Stabs Neighbor Following Dispute Over 'Loud Snoring'
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Pennsylvania Man Fatally Stabs Neighbor Following Dispute Over 'Loud Snoring'
A 55-year-old man in Pennsylvania has been arrested for allegedly killing his neighbor by stabbing him in what authorities say was the culmination of a nearly two-year feud over “loud snoring.” Christopher James Casey, from Hatboro, was taken into custody on Thursday. He faces charges of third-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and possessing an instrument of crime in the death of 62-year-old Robert Wallace, according to authorities.
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office reported that officers from the Upper Moreland Township Police Department responded to a 911 call at around 6:34 p.m. on Monday regarding a stabbing at a residence in the 300 block of Fitch Road, about 15 miles north of Philadelphia. Casey himself made the call, identifying himself as the person who reported the stabbing.
Upon arrival, first responders found Wallace outside, approximately 50 feet from the home, suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was transported to Abington Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Casey was also taken to Abington Hospital to treat a stab wound on his right thigh. Officers recovered a “large military-style knife” and a cell phone on Casey’s front porch. They also found a removed window screen lying in a nearby grassy area, with the window itself open.
A joint investigation by Upper Moreland Township Police and Montgomery County Detectives revealed that the two men were familiar to local police due to ongoing disputes, including arguments about Casey’s loud snoring, which Wallace could hear through the shared wall of their residences. The incident escalated when Wallace showed up at Casey’s residence while Casey was eating dinner, removed the screen from Casey’s window, and a verbal altercation ensued. Casey then used a large, military-style knife to stab Wallace several times.
Blood spatter was found inside and outside Casey’s home, authorities said. An autopsy determined that Wallace’s death was a homicide caused by multiple stab wounds to the chest. Following the autopsy results, Casey was arrested three days later. According to court documents obtained by Philadelphia ABC affiliate WPVI, Casey told police that he and Wallace had been talking through Casey’s window for about 20 minutes. By the end of the conversation, Wallace had calmed down and even offered to give Casey money for nasal surgery.
Pennsylvania Man Fatally Stabs Neighbor Amid Feud Over 'Loud Snoring'
Wallace then went to Casey’s front door to shake hands, at which point Casey, holding a knife and stun gun, unlocked the door. “Casey described Wallace as very ‘volatile,’ ‘very strong,’ and ‘angry,’” the charging documents state. “Casey said he did not believe Wallace’s intention to ‘work this out’ and ‘shake hands’ was genuine. As a result, Casey decided to ‘surprise him’ by stabbing Wallace with a knife.” Casey appeared before Judge Wendy Rothstein for his arraignment, and his bond was set at $1 million. He is scheduled to appear in court again on January 29 before Magistrate Judge Thomas Murt.
Texas Teen Claims He Killed His Family to Prevent Them from Eating Him
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Texas Teen Claims He Killed His Family to Prevent Them from Eating Him
Authorities in East Texas have arrested an 18-year-old man, Cesar Olalde, on capital murder charges for the shootings of his parents, sister, and brother. Police in Nash, Texas, responded to a report on Tuesday that a man had harmed his family and was threatening to kill himself. Upon arrival, officers found Olalde barricaded inside a home and were informed that multiple people were dead inside.
According to a probable cause affidavit by Nash Police Officer Craig Buster, Olalde later called the police and confessed to "pulling the trigger and shooting his family."
The officers convinced Olalde to surrender. Inside the home, they discovered the bodies of his parents, Reuben Olalde and Aida Garcia, his older sister, Lisbet Olalde, and his younger brother, Oliver Olalde, in a bathroom. The affidavit noted that the victims appeared to have been shot in various locations within the residence and then dragged to the bathroom. Multiple spent cartridge casings and blood spatter were found throughout the home.
The affidavit detailed that a co-worker of Lisbet Olalde had gone to the home after she failed to arrive at work. Accompanied by a family member, the co-worker forced entry into the house, where Cesar Olalde confronted them with a firearm. The co-worker informed police that Olalde claimed he had killed his family because they were cannibals and intended to eat him.
Bowie County court records show that Olalde is being held on a $10 million bond. His defense attorney has not yet responded to requests for comment. Nash is a small town with a population of about 3,800, located on the western edge of Texarkana near the Arkansas state line.
Texas Teen Killed His Family Because He Thought They Were Cannibals Who Were Out To Eat Him
This incident is part of a disturbing trend of mass killings in the United States. A database maintained by The Associated Press, USA Today, and Northeastern University tracks mass killings involving four or more fatalities, excluding the perpetrator, using the same standards as the FBI.
Pennsylvania Judge Is Charged With Shooting Her Ex-Boyfriend As He Slept
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Pennsylvania Judge Is Charged With Shooting Her Ex-Boyfriend As He Slept
A Pennsylvania magistrate judge, suspended from her duties, faces charges of shooting her former boyfriend while he slept, purportedly trying to make it appear as if he had done it to himself, law enforcement officials disclosed.
According to an arrest affidavit examined by the Associated Press, Sonya McKnight, 57, allegedly shot Michael McCoy in his Harrisburg residence on February 10, after he attempted to end their relationship. McKnight has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. Susquehanna Township Police received a 911 call from McKnight, requesting an ambulance for her boyfriend, who she claimed had lost his vision, as reported by NBC News.
Reports indicate that McCoy, 54, had endeavored several times to persuade McKnight to vacate their shared residence following the termination of their year-long relationship. On February 9, upon returning home, McCoy discovered McKnight still present, dressed in pajamas on the couch, according to CBS News. McCoy left for a local bar and upon his return, informed McKnight of his intentions to enlist her mother's assistance in persuading her to leave.
After retiring to bed around 11 p.m., McCoy awoke an hour or two later with severe head pain and loss of vision in both eyes, according to CBS News. In the affidavit, it's noted that McKnight allegedly suggested to McCoy that he had inflicted the gunshot wound upon himself, despite McCoy's protestations to the contrary. McCoy sustained a single gunshot wound from his right temple to his left temple, resulting in permanent blindness in his right eye, authorities stated.
An investigation revealed that the firearm used was registered to McKnight, and gun residue was discovered on her hands shortly after the incident, NBC News reported. McKnight is currently detained in Dauphin County Prison on a $300,000 bail.
Pennsylvania Judge Is Charged With Shooting Her Ex-Boyfriend As He Slept
Previously, McKnight had been suspended without pay from her position as Dauphin County Magisterial District Judge following allegations of misconduct filed against her in September 2023 by the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board, as per FOX 43. In an unrelated incident in 2019, McKnight was involved in a shooting incident with her estranged husband, Enoch McKnight, as reported by PennLive. McKnight was cleared of any wrongdoing in the incident, which occurred three months prior to the investigation.
Fatal Stabbing Outside McDonald's: 16-Year-Old Girl Loses Life in Alleged Sweet-and-Sour Sauce Dispute
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Fatal Stabbing Outside McDonald's: 16-Year-Old Girl Loses Life in Alleged Sweet-and-Sour Sauce Dispute
A 16-year-old girl has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of another 16-year-old female outside a McDonald’s in Washington, D.C. The incident, described by authorities as a dispute over sweet-and-sour sauce, resulted in the death of Naima Liggon from Waldorf, Maryland.
According to Metro Police, they responded to a report of a juvenile with stab wounds early Sunday morning. Liggon succumbed to her injuries at a hospital. The fatal stabbing occurred outside a McDonald’s in the 1900 block of 14th Street, Northwest. Liggon was transported to the hospital in a privately-owned vehicle. The police arrested a 16-year-old female, also from Waldorf, charging her with second-degree murder while armed. The suspect was found in possession of a knife during the arrest.
Detective Brendan Jasper testified at a D.C. Superior Court hearing, stating that the fatal stabbing stemmed from a dispute over sweet-and-sour sauce among three girls outside the restaurant. Liggon and another girl allegedly assaulted the 16-year-old suspect, who, based on surveillance footage, did not initially fight back. As Liggon and the other girl were about to enter a vehicle, the 16-year-old suspect approached Liggon with a 7.5-inch pocketknife, stabbing her in the abdomen and chest.
Prosecutors reported that the suspect was located a block away. The court heard that Liggon and the suspect, part of a group from Oxon Hill, Maryland, had driven to a party in D.C. After the party, they went to the McDonald’s. The suspect’s attorney claimed self-defense, emphasizing the lack of a prior criminal history. D.C. Superior Court Judge Sherri Beatty-Arthur ordered the juvenile suspect to be held until a new hearing on Friday, stating, "At the end of the day, someone is dead over a dispute over sauce."
Naima Liggon's mother, Joy Liggon, called the incident "senseless" and expressed disbelief that a fight over sweet-and-sour sauce could lead to murder. Naima Liggon was a student at Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf, and the school community received a statement from the principal expressing condolences and asking for thoughts and prayers for Liggon’s family and friends.
Two Boys, Aged 12 and 17, Accused of Killing Three Teens in Marion County; $10,000 Reward for Capture of At-Large Suspect
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Two Boys, Aged 12 and 17, Accused of Killing Three Teens in Marion County; $10,000 Reward for Capture of At-Large Suspect
Two teenagers, aged 12 and 17, are facing first-degree murder charges in Marion County after allegedly killing three teenagers, while another suspect, a 16-year-old, remains at large. The victims, two girls and a boy, were found with gunshot wounds in the Ocklawaha area over the past week.
Sheriff Billy Woods disclosed that the suspects fled the scene after simultaneously killing the three teenagers, leaving behind substantial evidence. The arrested individuals are Robert Robinson, 17, and Christopher Atkins, 12, both charged with first-degree murder. The third suspect, Tahj Brewton, 16, is still on the run.
A $10,000 reward has been announced for information leading to Brewton's arrest, and Sheriff Woods urged anyone with knowledge about his whereabouts to come forward.
While the motive for the shootings does not appear to be linked to gang rivalry, Sheriff Woods mentioned that all the teenagers, both suspects and victims, were associated with gangs. The suspects were known for committing burglaries and robberies in the area, obtaining the gun used in the killings through these criminal activities.
The sheriff emphasized that the suspects and victims had previously collaborated on burglaries and robberies but had a falling out, leading to the tragic turn of events. Sheriff Woods stated, "There is no honor among the thieves, and at some point, these three individuals turned on our three victims and murdered them."
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