Authorities in Florida are addressing rumors circulating on social media about a potential “serial killer” in Jacksonville following the discovery of three women’s bodies over a span of three days. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) clarified on Tuesday that these incidents are unrelated and urged the public to remain calm as they investigate each case.
“JSO is aware of the rumors regarding a serial killer in Jacksonville. We can confirm that these claims are false,” the agency stated on social media.
They emphasized that detectives are treating each incident separately “based on the facts and evidence,” assuring that “there is no danger to the public regarding these matters.”
Despite the reassurances, speculation persists online, with some users likening the situation to crime dramas and infamous serial killer stories. One Facebook user noted, “Isn’t this what police say in every serial killer movie?” Others have pointed out that authorities in similar past cases, like those of Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy, initially dismissed early warnings.
The three victims were found in different locations in Jacksonville over the weekend. Cherish Nunley, a 24-year-old mother of two, was discovered shot in a parking lot on Saturday. A GoFundMe page set up for her family describes her as a devoted and beautiful person whose life was taken too soon.
The day after Nunley’s death, a fisherman located Tiffany Felton’s body under a bridge on Blanding Boulevard. An outreach coordinator expressed the tragedy, stating, “This was a needless killing.” On Monday, deputies were called to a boarding house in the Phoenix area, where another woman was found unresponsive, though details surrounding her death remain unclear.
Investigators assert there is currently no connection between the three cases, and it remains unknown whether a suspect has been identified or apprehended. Although online chatter continues to speculate about a possible serial killer, authorities have reiterated that there is no evidence linking the deaths or indicating a broader threat.
One skeptical commenter noted, “Three bodies in three days? It’s hard to dismiss this as not being a serial murder case when it hasn’t been solved.” Another suggested with hesitation, “Hmm… to be honest, probably.”
The JSO reinforced their commitment to keeping the community informed as investigations continue, emphasizing that there is no immediate danger to the public.
