Rumors have been flying online after three women were found dead in the same Jacksonville neighborhood in just three days.
Some fear that a serial killer is on the loose.
But now, police are stepping in to clear things up.
In Jacksonville, Florida, three women were found dead in just three days, sparking intense speculation online about a possible serial killer.
On Saturday, November 15, 24-year-old Cherrish Nunley was found unresponsive in a parking lot. She tragically died at the scene, leaving behind a five-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son, according to News4Jax.
The following day, Tiffany Felton’s body was discovered under a bridge along Blanding Boulevard by a fisherman. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of Felton’s death, which is being treated as a possible homicide.
Then on Monday, November 17, another woman was found dead at a residence. Her identity and the circumstances of her death have not yet been released, FirstCoastNews reported.
Denies the claims…
With three deaths occurring in such a short span, rumors began spreading online about a serial killer in the area.
However, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has firmly denied these claims. In a statement posted to Facebook on November 18, they said:
“JSO is aware of rumors circulating about a serial killer on the loose in Jacksonville. We can confirm these claims are FALSE.”
They added, “Our detectives are investigating recent homicide cases that involve female victims, following the facts and evidence in each case. We will share updates as soon as we are able to, but we want to reassure the community there is no danger to the public related to these incidents.”
The sheriff’s office also urged anyone with information regarding the three active investigations to come forward.
But speculation continues
Even after authorities spoke out, social media users continued to speculate that a serial killer might be behind the deaths.
“Isn’t this what the police say in a news conference in every serial killer movie!” one Facebook user commented, according to The Independent.
“3 bodies in 3 days? Forgive me but you can’t credibly say it’s not a serial killer if you haven’t solved it yet,” wrote another.
“Well…honestly they’re probably IS one or two but we just don’t know about it yet,” added a third.
The conversation has also continued on Reddit, where many users are speculating that a serial killer may be at large.
”Killed in cold blood”
Following Nunley’s death on November 15, her sister, Justine Donaldson, set up a GoFundMe page to support her family. On the fundraising site, she described her sister as: ”a bright, beautiful girl, a wonderful mom and aunt, the best sister, and a great daughter.”
Donaldson shared that Nunley “was shot and killed in a parking lot.”
GoFundMe
She went on to write:
”She was killed in cold blood. She never got into trouble. She was a bright, beautiful girl, a wonderful mom and aunt, the best sister, and a great daughter. We will forever remember her, and she will not be another statistic. We will fight for justice. We will fight for her babies. We will fight for her.”
At the time of writing, the GoFundMe campaign has raised over $2,000 to help support Nunley’s children and funeral arrangements.
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