Facebook posts about serial killer are a hoax, cops across US say. ‘Blatantly false’

Often shared in neighbourhood buy and sell groups, the posts are a hoax, agencies throughout the country have said. The posts are usually worded the same except for the town name being changed. — AP

Police departments across the United States are warning about viral Facebook posts that suggest a serial killer is on the loose.

Often shared in neighbourhood buy and sell groups, the posts are a hoax, agencies throughout the country have said. The posts are usually worded the same except for the town name being changed.