Charlotte police debunks serial killer rumors on TikTok

Driving the news: Rumors have been going viral on TikTok, with posts referencing several death investigations in Charlotte and claiming they’re linked.

What they’re saying: “These posts have inaccurate details and are spreading misinformation,” CMPD said in a Twitter thread.

• “Several of the cases referenced are overdoses with no foul play suspected,” the thread continues.
• “There is no evidence at this time that any of the cases are linked.”

What’s next: Police say they are constantly analyzing all active investigations to see if there are any links, our news partners at WBTV report. If there is a risk to the public, CMPD will notify the community.

Flashback: Charlotte’s most infamous serial killer was Henry Louis Wallace who raped and murdered 10 women in the 1990s.

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