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- The body of Adriana Suazo was found in a wooded area in the Norfolk District, in Milton, Mass., on Sunday, June 1
- The 21-year-old’s death comes after several women have been found dead in the New England region since March, sparking fears of a serial killer in the region
- Suazo’s cause of death is being investigated by the Chief Medical Examiner, according to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office
Speculation that a serial killer is operating in New England has been reignited following the discovery of a woman’s body in Massachusetts.
At around 11:45 a.m. local time on Sunday, June 1, the body of 21-year-old Adriana Suazo was found “in a wooded area” by a passerby near a home on 143 Central Avenue, Norfolk District, in Milton, Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey announced in a press release.
Suazo’s body showed “no obvious signs of trauma.” The Chief Medical Examiner is investigating the cause of her death.
Family members said they weren’t sure why Suazo — who grew up in Boston — had been in Milton at the time, the Boston Globe reported. One of her sisters allegedly said she’d last spoken to Suazo on May 29.
The discovery of Suazo’s body marks the 13th unexplained death in remote or wooded areas in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine since March, sparking concerns of a possible serial killer on the loose in the region, Fox News reported.
In April, the remains of six people were found in towns close to one another in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. The victims included Paige Fannon, 35, who was found in the Norwalk River on March 6, Denise Leary, 59, who was found in New Haven on March 21 and Michele Romano, 56, five days later, according to police.
Police denied a single suspect in the killings, despite speculation about a serial killer in the area at the time.
“This investigation is in the early stages, remains active and ongoing, and there is no information at this time suggesting any connection to similar remains discoveries actively under investigation by CSP or other CT law enforcement agencies,” the Connecticut State Police told PEOPLE in a statement at the time.
The police added that “there is no known threat to the public at this time.”
A GoFundMe page set up by Suazo’s sister, Mel Loves, described her as “a firecracker, full of life, laughter, and fierce love” and said her death has been “heartbreaking.”
“Losing her so suddenly has shattered our world,” the description on the page read. “My family is completely heartbroken, trying to navigate this pain while also doing everything we can to give Adriana the proper burial she deserves—a sendoff that honors the vibrant, loving, and unforgettable person she was.”
The page so far has raised $9,550 with a goal of reaching $11,000 to cover funeral costs.
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Authorities are urging anyone who saw Suazo in the last week to call the Massachusetts State Police Tip Line at the NDAO at 781-830-4990.
The investigation is ongoing.
PEOPLE has contacted the NDAO and the Massachusetts State Police for comment.
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