Minneapolis police say recent body discoveries are unrelated - MPR News
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Multiple bodies found in Minneapolis since the weekend sparked online serial-killer theories — but police say every case is unrelated.
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Theory Briefing
- Minneapolis police publicly rejected online theories linking the recent body discoveries to a single perpetrator.
- The cluster of finds since the weekend fueled rapid speculation on social media before any investigation concluded.
- Authorities drawing a firm line between cases early may reflect pressure to prevent public panic from spreading.