A human leg bone was discovered on May 14 just 0.3 miles from Taylor Swift’s mansion in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, prompting public concern amid a recent uptick in reports of unidentified human remains across New England. Police have retrieved the bone and submitted it to the medical examiner’s office for analysis. At this time, authorities say there is no indication of foul play.
This discovery follows a string of similar cases since March, with at least 13 reports of human remains found in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. The remains have been located in various settings—including wooded areas, rivers, and in one case, a suitcase. Victims have included both men and women, with causes of death ranging from confirmed gunshot wounds to cases still under investigation.
Local residents, such as Taylor Day of Westerly, have expressed growing unease, despite law enforcement statements suggesting the incidents are not connected. Experts in forensic science and former law enforcement professionals note that investigations remain in the preliminary stages, and no conclusive links have been established between the cases.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid speculation, especially on social media, which has amplified anxiety and unverified theories. Nonetheless, the increase in unusual discoveries has led to heightened public awareness across the region. Investigations and autopsy results are still pending in several of the cases.
