- Monday, May 19, 2025
Authorities are investigating human remains discovered near Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate, as online theories surge after multiple bodies were found across New England. Police deny serial killer links, urging calm amid rising fear.
By: Vibhuti Pathak
Authorities are investigating the discovery of suspected human remains found near Taylor Swift’s vacation property in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, amid a growing number of similar incidents across New England. While the case has ignited public speculation of a possible serial killer in the region, police have urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation.
On the morning of May 14, Westerly Police responded to a call on Everett Avenue at around 9:30am, where officers reportedly located what appeared to be a human leg bone. The area is known for its affluence and is home to pop star Taylor Swift’s well-known seaside mansion. Though investigators are awaiting formal identification of the remains, the police stated, “No foul play is suspected at this time.”
Despite the police’s reassurance, the discovery has caused concern in the region due to at least 12 similar incidents involving human remains found in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts over recent months.
Some of the more notable cases include 35-year-old Paige Fannon, whose body was recovered from the Norwalk River on March 6, and the same day, a human skull was found by a hunter in the woods of Plymouth, Massachusetts. On March 19, a woman aged between 40 and 60 was discovered in a suitcase near a cemetery in Groton. Two days later, authorities in New Haven found the decomposed remains of Denise Leary in a wooded area behind a residence.
On March 25, 56-year-old Michele Romano’s body was located off Plainfield Pike in Rhode Island. The trend continued into April, with unidentified male remains found in Killingly, Connecticut, followed by body parts recovered from the Seekonk River in Pawtucket on April 21. The next day, Meggan Meredith was found unresponsive near a Springfield bike path; her death is being investigated as a homicide.
Adding to the mystery, on April 23, two male bodies were discovered in woods near a Walmart in Salem, Massachusetts.
Despite the mounting number of cases, police agencies are pushing back against the idea of a serial killer. Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella told Fox News Digital: “As far as I’m concerned, this has nothing to do with any serial killer or any New England murderer.” Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni echoed that warning, stating that online speculation could derail active investigations and spread unnecessary fear.
Criminologist James Alan Fox from Northeastern University also downplayed the theory, noting the lack of common patterns in victim demographics and disposal sites. “Most serial killers target similar victims and dispose of bodies in familiar locations,” said Fox, pointing out the varied geography and victim profiles in these cases.
As authorities continue their investigations, they urge the public to remain cautious about unverified claims and to let law enforcement complete their work without interference.
