Parts of a woman in a suitcase

[AGDee]

The police implied that they have ruled out the woman's boyfriend and brother. Those were the two most likely "known" people to have done it.

All the women and teenage girls around here are being very careful though. I've read enough stories about serial killers to know that a lot of the time, people considered them charming and nice guys.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by AGDee

The police implied that they have ruled out the woman's boyfriend and brother. Those were the two most likely "known" people to have done it.

All the women and teenage girls around here are being very careful though. I've read enough stories about serial killers to know that a lot of the time, people considered them charming and nice guys.

Yeah they can, and without knowing the reason for the murder or the pattern of a potential serial killer, all of a sudden everyone is a possible 'next victim.'
And someone who can dismember a victim would seem to fall into the antisocial/sociopathic sees victim as 'meat' category so it's not an unreasonable fear. Hopefully the police find the killer quickly and put an entire community at ease.

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I've read enough stories about serial killers to know that a lot of the time, people considered them charming and nice guys.

That is exactly why many serial killers are able to amass many, many victims before they're caught. They're charming and charismatic and are skilled at luring intended victims into bad situations, often against their own instincts and better judgement.