Residents across several New England states are growing increasingly uneasy after the remains of at least six people were discovered in coastal towns throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts over the past several weeks.

The alarming string of discoveries, which began in early March, has sparked widespread speculation online about the possibility of a serial killer operating in the region. While social media users continue to connect the cases, law enforcement agencies insist there is currently no confirmed evidence linking the deaths.

Authorities say the remains of several women — ranging in age from their mid-30s to late 50s — have been recovered in different locations near the New England coastline. Investigators are still working to determine the causes of death in many of the cases.

One of the earliest discoveries occurred on March 19 in Groton, Connecticut, where human remains were found near the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery. Investigators believe the victim was a woman between 40 and 60 years old. Reports indicate the remains were discovered inside a suitcase, intensifying public concern surrounding the case.

Just days earlier, on March 6, authorities in Norwalk, Connecticut recovered the remains of 35-year-old Paige Fannon from the Norwalk River near an abandoned bridge. That same day, a human skull was also discovered in a wooded area near Route 3 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Officials have not yet identified the remains or determined the victim’s age or gender.

Additional discoveries followed in the weeks afterward. On March 21, the remains of 59-year-old Denise Leary, a mother of two who had been missing since August, were found behind a residential property in New Haven, Connecticut.

Less than a week later, authorities in Foster, Rhode Island located the body of 56-year-old Michele Romano, who had also been missing since August. Police described her death as suspicious, though details surrounding how she died have not yet been released.

Most recently, human remains were discovered on April 9 in Killingly, Connecticut. Investigators say the case remains active and no identification has yet been made.

Despite the growing fears online, police departments across the region continue urging the public not to jump to conclusions. Officials maintain there is currently no evidence confirming that the deaths are connected or that a serial killer is involved.

Still, the close proximity of the discoveries and the unsettling nature of several cases have left many local residents on edge. Social media discussions continue to fuel speculation, with many urging people to remain alert and aware of their surroundings while investigators search for answers.

Authorities across all three states say investigations remain ongoing.