Law enforcement officials are cautioning the public about a series of distressing social media posts making outrageous claims about two supposed serial killers who are allegedly terrorizing various states across the U.S. The posts, which went viral, assert the existence of Ryan Edward and Alice Chapman, who were purportedly involved in the murders of several female police officers, and are said to prey on vulnerable elderly individuals.
According to posts circulating primarily on Facebook, residents were urged to "lock their doors and stay vigilant," alarming many communities. But the Ocala Police Department, located roughly 79 miles north of Orlando, rushed to set the record straight. Police officials confirmed to The U.S. Sun, "The claims are completely fake," after receiving multiple inquiries from concerned residents.
The disinformation campaign utilized images of real criminals to bolster its credibility. One mugshot circulating alongside the stories was identified as belonging to Joanna Dennehy, who has been serving life for her role as one of England’s most notorious serial killers, having stabbed three men to death during her gruesome spree back in March 2013. Another mugshot belonged to Thomas Jeffrey Combs, who has no connection to the fabricated stories.
Ocala Police remarked, "Why people are doing it, I can only image; I don’t have a real reason why people are doing this." They clarified they had not identified any genuine individuals named Ryan Edward or Alice...
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