Michigan Police Investigate Whether Deaths of 5 Men Along River Trail Are Connected

Police investigating possible serial killer in Michigan following 5 men's deaths

Five unhoused men have died in separate incidents along Michigan's Lansing River Trail over the past year, and investigators are examining whether the deaths could be connected to a serial killer.

Michigan Police Probe Whether 5 River Trail Deaths Are Connected

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Michigan police investigate whether deaths of 5 men along river trail are connected

A man was charged on suspicion of murder in one of the cases. It's unclear if he was involved in the other deaths.

Investigating serial killings: Criminologist explains

Police in Lansing are investigating a series of murders that have taken place in the same location, along the Lansing River Trail. Criminologist Dr. David Hayes explains how investigators look into possible serial killings.

Police Investigate Five Unsolved Deaths Along Lansing River Trail

Photo: Carlos Osorio ~ AP October 5, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne joins Kevin to discuss what is going on is Lansing and if the River Trail deaths are related.LANSING, Mich. ~ Authorities are investigating a series of five unsolved deaths involving unhoused men along a roughly 1-mile stretch of Lansing’s River Trail, raising concerns among residents and advocates. Most of the victims suffered severe blunt-force injuries, while one case involve…

Is there 'a serial killer' in Michigan? | Police say River Trail deaths 'may be related'

Michigan police said they are looking into whether five deaths along the Lansing River Trail are connected -- and if a serial killer is responsible.