by Jacksonville, FL — Authorities are pushing back against growing social media claims that a serial killer may be operating in the city, after three women were found dead in separate incidents over a three-day span. Despite the widespread speculation, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) says the cases are not connected and that there is no public safety threat tied to the deaths.
Police Respond to Serial Killer Rumors
Online discussion erupted across Facebook, TikTok, and X after three female victims were discovered in different neighborhoods between Saturday and Monday. The speculation became so widespread that JSO issued a public statement to calm fears.
In a post on Tuesday, the agency wrote:
“JSO is aware of rumors circulating about a serial killer on the loose in Jacksonville. We can confirm these claims are FALSE.”
The sheriff’s office added that detectives are handling the cases individually, based solely on evidence, and stressed that the community is not in danger related to these incidents.
Even so, skepticism continued to spread online, with some users comparing the situation to high-profile serial killer cases where early warnings were initially dismissed.
Three Deaths in Three Days
Concerns escalated over the weekend when three women were found dead in separate locations across Jacksonville.
Saturday: Cherrish Nunley, 24
Nunley, a mother of two, was found shot in a parking lot, according to News4Jax. A GoFundMe page created for her family described her as:
“a bright, beautiful girl” who was “killed in cold blood.”
Sunday: Body Discovered Under Bridge
The next day, a fisherman discovered the body of Tiffany Felton beneath a bridge on Blanding Boulevard. Community advocates expressed outrage over the circumstances of her death. AJ Jordan of MAD DADS told FirstCoastNews:
“This was an unnecessary killing. Him or her left this lady under a bridge. It’s just sad.”
Monday: Woman Found in Rooming House
On Monday, deputies responded to a rooming house in the Phoenix neighborhood, where a third woman was found unresponsive. Details about her cause of death remain unclear, and her identity has not yet been released.
At this time, investigators say none of the cases show signs of being connected, and there is no evidence pointing to a serial offender.
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Community Skepticism Persists
Despite repeated clarifications from police, online commenters remained doubtful. Many expressed frustration that law enforcement could rule out a serial killer before identifying suspects.
One user posted:
“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.”
Another wrote:
“Honestly there probably is one or two, but we just don’t know about it yet.”
Experts note that unrelated violent crimes occurring close together can often fuel serial-killer speculation, especially when official details are limited early in investigations.
JSO Urges Calm While Investigations Continue
JSO reiterated Tuesday that investigators are actively working each case, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing surveillance footage.
In a follow-up statement, the agency said:
“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, but we want to reassure the community there is no danger to the public related to these incidents.”
Authorities also encouraged residents to avoid spreading misinformation online, noting that false claims can hinder investigations and heighten unnecessary fear.
What Comes Next
As the department continues its investigations, more information is expected to be released in the coming days. JSO has not indicated that any suspects have been taken into custody, and detectives have not confirmed whether any of the victims knew their attackers.
The cases remain separate active investigations, and officials are urging anyone with information to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office or First Coast Crime Stoppers.
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