Florida authorities are dismissing social media claims of a “serial killer” after the bodies of three women were found in Jacksonville over three days.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) responded to these rumors on Tuesday, emphasizing that the cases are not connected and asking for calm as their investigation proceeds.
“JSO is aware of the circulating rumors about a serial killer in Jacksonville. We can confirm these claims are untrue,” the agency posted on social media.
They mentioned that detectives are examining each case separately, based on the available facts and evidence, and stated that “there is no danger to the public regarding these incidents.”
Despite this clarification, speculation is running high online. Many users are drawing parallels to crime thrillers and infamous serial killer cases. One Facebook user remarked, “Isn’t this what police say in every serial killer movie?”
Others pointed out how police often overlook early warnings, referencing notorious figures like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy.
The three women’s bodies were discovered within three days in various locations across Jacksonville, raising alarm over the weekend.
Cherish Nunley, a 24-year-old mother of two, was found shot in a parking lot. A GoFundMe page for her family portrays her as a devoted and beautiful individual who was “murdered in cold blood.”
On the following day, a fisherman located Tiffany Felton’s body beneath the Blanding Boulevard bridge. A community outreach coordinator lamented, “This was a needless killing. It’s just really sad.”
On Monday, deputies were called to a boarding house in the Phoenix area, where another woman was found unresponsive. Details about her death have not been made public.
Authorities maintain that no connections exist between the incidents at this point. They have not yet confirmed whether a suspect has been identified or caught.
As speculation continues online, officials have reiterated that there is no evidence linking the deaths or indicating any broader threat.
One skeptical user noted, “Three bodies in three days? It’s hard to claim this isn’t a serial murder case while it remains unsolved.” Another person commented, “Hmm… maybe. One or two, but I’m not sure about that yet.”
The JSO assured the community, stating, “Our detectives are examining recent homicides involving female victims based on the evidence in each case. We will provide updates when possible, but we want to reassure everyone that there is no public danger connected to these incidents.”
