Could Five Michigan Deaths Be the Work of a Serial Killer?

The thought of a serial killer lurking in Michigan is enough to keep you up at night.

Five men have died after being found seriously injured along the same stretch of a trail in Lansing over the past year. Now, people are wondering if a serial killer could be responsible.

Five Men Died Along the Same Michigan Trail

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According to the Grand Haven Tribune, all five men were homeless, and each was found along roughly the same mile of the Lansing River Trail.

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Four had severe injuries to their heads or faces. Police think they may have been attacked overnight or early in the morning while lying down, possibly asleep.

Man, that’s a horrible thought. These guys may not have even seen it coming.

Do Lansing Police Think a Serial Killer Is on the Loose?

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They’re looking into whether the deaths are connected, but they haven’t confirmed that one person is responsible.

One case is different from the others. Daniel Lusk, 22, was stabbed, and a suspect has already been charged with murder in his death.

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Chief Rob Backus talked about those concerns Friday, saying police are looking for anything that might connect the deaths. They’re still waiting to hear more from the medical examiner in some of the cases, too.

There’s a lot we still don’t know, but you can understand why people are worried and freaking out a little. And these families deserve answers.

If you know anything that could help, call the police tip line at 517-483-6023.