Human Remains Discovered Near Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island Beachfront Mansion Amid Serial Killer Concerns
A human leg was discovered in Westerly, Rhode Island, near a beachside mansion owned by pop star Taylor Swift in the upscale Watch Hill neighborhood.
Human remains were discovered Wednesday in an affluent beachside neighborhood of Rhode Island, intensifying concerns about a potential serial killer in New England. The discovery was made off Everett Avenue in Watch Hill, a prestigious coastal enclave in the town of Westerly.
According to reports, a human leg bone was found along a beach path, just steps away from the well-known mansion belonging to pop star Taylor Swift. The remains have been transported to the Rhode Island Medical Examiner's Office for further investigation.
Authorities, however, indicated that foul play is not suspected at this time. The Westerly Police Department declined to comment regarding the ongoing inquiry, while Rhode Island State Police did not respond to requests for information.
This latest discovery marks the thirteenth body or set of remains found across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts since early March—fueling speculation across social media platforms and online forums about the possible presence of a serial killer in the region.
A breakdown of the grim tally includes:
- Five bodies recovered in Massachusetts
- Five bodies discovered in Connecticut
- Now, three remains found in Rhode Island
Among these cases, two of the bodies were located in the small Massachusetts town of Taunton.
While online chatter and public anxiety persist, law enforcement officials have yet to confirm any connections between the cases. Former FBI agent Scott Duffey weighed in on the situation, stating that authorities have not released enough information to the public to quell the rumors. “From what I've seen or heard, first and foremost, not enough is being put out there, so we'll continue to create that serial killer idea,” Duffey commented. However, he emphasized that, in his opinion, there is currently no sufficient evidence to support claims of a serial killer being responsible for most or all of the recent discoveries.
“But at the same time, nothing has been said to make any type of connection [between victims],” Duffey said. “And so that's what leads me down to … let law enforcement continue to answer the questions that they need to answer. But nothing that I have seen would arise to a serial killer [being] responsible for any or most of these people who have been found.”
In at least one case, police have arrested a suspect. Donald Coffel, 68, was detained in connection with the murder of Suzanne Wormser, a Groton, Connecticut resident found dismembered and stuffed into a suitcase in March. Investigators say the killing stemmed from an argument over crack cocaine. Coffel, who was Wormser’s roommate, reportedly told police after his arrest that he was suffering from cancer pain. He later died while in custody at Corrigan Correctional Center.
As investigations continue, both local and regional law enforcement agencies are working to determine if there are any links among the recent discoveries or if the cases remain isolated incidents. For now, officials urge the public to avoid speculation as forensic testing and inquiries progress.