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Minneapolis ‘killings’ claims spark serial killer fears as third body found in three days; one person identified

Three bodies have reportedly showed up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in three days sparking fears of a serial killer being on the loose.

Minneapolis ‘killings’ claims spark serial killer fears as third body found in three days; one person identified

In the span of three days, three bodies have been discovered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, fueling speculation of a serial killer operating in the area. Officials have stated that the incidents are not related, but citizens are growing increasingly fearful. The latest body was found on August 19 near the Stone Arch Bridge, while the first and second bodies were discovered on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

The bodies were found in various waterways, including the East River Flats park, Bde Maka Ska Lake, and the Mississippi River. The woman discovered on Saturday has been identified as Karen Lynn Sognesand, a 56-year-old from Maple Grove. An obituary describes her as a loving, caring daughter, sister, and friend. However, a cause of death has not been determined.

Authorities are not speculating on whether the deaths are connected and have not stated if the three bodies are linked to a crime. The discovery of these bodies has sparked fears of a serial killer in Minneapolis, although there is no official confirmation. Some locals have expressed concerns and speculated about the possibility of a serial killer being on the loose.

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