Why Is Everyone Convinced a Serial Killer Is Stalking New England?
Briefly

Maine's homicide of Sunshine Stewart has alarmed residents and prompted fears of a serial killer in New England. Online communities speculate about a network of murders, with estimates ranging from 13 to 350 alleged victims. Discussions are filled with unfounded theories, inaccurate claims, and unrelated incidents. Some victims mentioned were resolved cases or suicides, complicating the narrative with misinformation. The state police are tight-lipped, while local authorities advise vigilance among a previously complacent population.
A growing network of civilians believes a serial killer is operating in New England, connecting numerous cases of human remains found across six states into a conspiracy.
The death of Sunshine Stewart, a 48-year-old woman in Union, Maine, declared a homicide, has sparked fears of a potential serial killer in the region.
Online discussions surrounding the New England Serial Killer theory include a chaotic array of rumors and unresolved cases, complicating facts with unproven narratives.
Despite the chaos, some online followers insist on charting incidents across New England, claiming an extensive list of potential victims even where cases have been solved.
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