In the wake of online rumors about a potential serial killer in New England, a New Hampshire woman who survived a suspected serial killer in the 1980s is urging residents to stay alert. The recent discovery of seven sets of human remains across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island between March and April has sparked concern among locals. Although the causes of death are still unknown and no clear connection between the cases has been established, the frequency of these findings has raised eyebrows.
Jane Boroski, the sole survivor of the Connecticut River Valley serial killer, has been vocal about the situation. “While it’s uncertain whether these cases are linked, the unusual number of remains found in such a short period is alarming,” Boroski told Fox News Digital. She emphasized the importance of public awareness and discussion, which could prompt further investigation by authorities.
Boroski, who runs a podcast called “Invisible Tears,” recently posted a video on her Facebook page about a private group called “New England SK,” where thousands of social media users discuss grim discoveries across New England. Over the past two months, human remains have been found in various locations across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Some social media users speculate that these discoveries, particularly of female remains, could indicate the presence of a serial killer.
However, the Connecticut State Police stated that there is currently no information suggesting any connection between these discoveries, nor is there any known threat to the public. Despite this, Boroski is urging New England residents to stay vigilant, especially women who are out jogging or walking on trails.
Boroski’s own encounter with a suspected serial killer occurred when she was 22 years old and seven months pregnant. She was attacked in a parking lot after stopping to buy a soda from a vending machine. The man, believed to be the Connecticut River Valley serial killer, attempted to pull her from her car. Boroski managed to escape and seek help, but not before the man stabbed her 27 times. The case remains unsolved to this day.
Peter Valentin, chair of the Forensic Science Department at the University of New Haven’s Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, finds the recent discoveries across three New England states “curious.” He noted that while some remains were intact bodies that have been identified, others were so degraded that it will take time to identify the victims. The timing of the discoveries does not necessarily mean the victims died around the same time.
Valentin stressed the importance of physical evidence, such as DNA, in establishing connections between cases. He also emphasized the need for authorities to compare analyses of the remains and identify victims. Of the seven cases, at least three victims have been identified as women.
The New England Serial Killer Facebook group, which has over 57,000 members, saw a surge in membership last week, with more than 10,000 new members joining. Google searches for “New England serial killer” also spiked around April 7.