Florida authorities are working to calm growing speculation about a possible serial killer in Jacksonville after three women were found dead in separate incidents over a three-day period, as reported by the New York Post.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) publicly addressed the rumors on Tuesday, stating that the cases are not connected and that investigators have found no evidence indicating a broader threat to the community.

“JSO is aware of rumors circulating about a serial killer on the loose in Jacksonville. We can confirm these claims are FALSE,” the agency wrote on social media.

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The department said detectives are investigating each death individually and are “following the facts and evidence,” adding that “there is no danger to the public related to these incidents.”

Despite the statement, speculation continued to spread across social media, with some users comparing the situation to past serial killer cases or crime-drama storylines.

One Facebook commenter wrote, “Isn’t this what the police say in every serial killer movie?”

Others referenced notorious criminals such as Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy, suggesting that authorities initially dismissed warnings during those investigations as well.

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Concern intensified after three women were found dead between Saturday and Monday in different areas of the city. According to News4Jax, 24-year-old Cherrish Nunley, a mother of two, was found fatally shot in a parking lot on Saturday.

A GoFundMe page created for her family described her as a devoted mother and “a bright, beautiful girl” who was “killed in cold blood.”

On Sunday, a fisherman discovered the body of Tiffany Felton beneath a bridge on Blanding Boulevard, FirstCoastNews reported.

“This was an unnecessary killing,” AJ Jordan, outreach coordinator with MAD DADS, told the outlet. “Him or her left this lady under a bridge, under a bridge. It’s just, it’s just sad.”

The third case was reported Monday, when deputies responded to a rooming house in Jacksonville’s Phoenix neighborhood. A woman was found unresponsive, according to FirstCoastNews.

A sheriff’s sergeant said details about her death were not immediately clear.

Investigators have emphasized that, based on the information available so far, there is no indication the deaths are connected. Police have not confirmed whether any suspects have been identified or detained in any of the cases.

Even with official assurances, online speculation has remained strong.

One user wrote, “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 commented, “Well… honestly, there probably is one or two, but we just don’t know about it yet.”

In a separate statement, JSO reiterated its position:

“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 to, but we want to reassure the community there is no danger to the public related [to] these incidents.”

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