The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has responded to rumors circulating social media regarding a serial killer on the loose in the city, saying the claims are not true.

“We can confirm these claims are FALSE,“ the agency said. ”Our detectives are investigating recent homicide cases that involve female victims, following the facts and evidence in each case. We will share updates as soon as we are able to, but we want to reassure the community that there is no danger to the public related to these incidents.”

The rumors began circulating on the Internet after three women were found dead in the city within three days.

The first incident was reported on Monday morning when a woman was found dead on Saturday in the parking lot of a business on Sunbeam Road.

The woman’s sister later identified

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