Police Search for Graves at Rhode Island Beach Amid Serial Killer Rumors

Narragansett, Rhode Island — Police in Narragansett conducted a search for clandestine graves near Scarborough Beach after social media rumors suggested a possible serial killer in New England.

The anxiety started when eight bodies were found across the region from March to April. Rumors erupted on platforms like Facebook and TikTok, alarming locals about a potential serial killer.

Investigators did not link any of the eight deaths to a serial killer, and details remain unclear about how many, if any, victims were homicides. “During the past week, the Narragansett Police were made aware of concerning posts circulating online where the author posted anonymously in a Facebook group dedicated to New England Serial Killers,” the police department stated on Facebook.

The posts mentioned possible bodies buried in an area known as Black Point. Following a disturbing confession from an anonymous member of a Facebook group previously called “New England Serial Killer,” police decided to investigate.

“It looked like someone was trying to get a rise,” said Detective Sergeant Brent Kuzman. “It seemed pretty obvious that this was kind of a nothing thing, but I never want to be the person that didn’t do something.” Police utilized cadaver dogs to search the area on Monday and Tuesday.

Despite the thorough search, Kuzman confirmed, “It was negative,” meaning no bodies were found. The police department also coordinated with the FBI on this investigation.

“You always gotta do it, and you don’t want to make it a reaction where it’s a benefit to the person doing it, but you also want to do your due diligence and make sure there is nothing to worry about,” Kuzman added.

In the last two months, eight bodies or human remains were discovered across Connecticut and Rhode Island. Some social media users speculate that these cases indicate a serial killer, yet law enforcement has made no links. The Facebook group has grown significantly, attracting more than 15,000 new members in a matter of weeks.

Data from Google indicates a surge in searches for “New England serial killer” around April 7, as rumors continued to circulate online.