13 victims found in a 70-mile radius in New England
Dr. Michelle DuPre, a former medical examiner, police detective and author of several criminal investigation guides, joins NewsNation to discuss a disturbing series of events in New England. Since the start of the year, 13 unexplained deaths have been reported across Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Investigators have no suspects, no clear cause and no evidence the deaths are connected. But if they are, authorities fear a serial killer could be responsible.
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