Portland Officials Downplay Serial Killer Speculation Despite 6 Deaths

The sister of one of six women found dead within a 100-mile radius of Portland, Oregon, claims authorities are trying to dampen fears about a potential serial killer in the area. Police have denied the existence of a serial killer and have yet to establish any concrete links between the slayings. Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating the different cases as the bodies were found in multiple counties. Most of the deceased came from "vulnerable" backgrounds involving homeless stints and drug use, leading to speculation that they were potentially targeted as weak marks.