No Evidence of Hot Springs Serial Killer
The Claim
There is a serial killer on the loose targeting women in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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The claim went viral on social media in mid-April 2021.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar’s investigation found that there was a killing in Hot Springs, Arkansas, but there is no evidence of a serial killer or accompanying FBI cover-up, as some social media users allege.
32-year-old Paige Autumn White’s remains were found outside of Hot Springs National Park in late March 2021. However, while her killing is unsolved, police believe that it was a singular homicide.
We contacted the Hot Springs Police Department, who said that there is no evidence of a serial killer on the loose.
According to the FBI, serial killings means a series of three or more killings. While White’s killing is certainly alarming, one killing does not constitute serial killing.
