A potential "serial killer" may be stalking a popular river trail near Michigan State University, where five deaths have fueled growing safety concerns.The Lansing Police Department announced it is investigating five deaths linked to the Lansing River Trail over the last year where a suspect may have been targeting and attacking people at night, police said.Now, the university's Department of Police and Public Safety announced it is reminding students to be vigilant when going out at night.The Lansing River Trail near to where Louis Woodruff was critically injured and later died in the 300 block of East Oakland Avenue on Wednesday, Sept.16, 2026, in Lansing.
(USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)OLE MISS NAMES STUDENTS FOUND DEAD AS OFFICIAL ADDRESSES POTENTIAL FOR FOUL PLAYIn a statement sent to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety said in part:"The MSU portion of the River Trail has upgraded security measures to include additional LED lighting and Green Light emergency phones with public safety cameras, and it is routinely patrolled by MSU Police Officers on bike patrols.We encourage students using the trail to remain aware of their surroundings and take reasonable precautions to help ensure their safety, especially at night."TWO OLE MISS STUDENTS FOUND DEAD AS PACKAGED KRATOM IS RECOVERED AT TWO SITES: OFFICIALSThe Lansing River Trail near the 200 block of East Cesar Chavez Avenue on Wednesday, Sept.
16, 2026, in Lansing.(USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)OLE MISS TOXICOLOGY REPORTS EXPECTED SOON AND RESULTS MAY TRIGGER ANTI-FENTANYL LAW, OFFICIAL SAYSOf the five deaths, the youngest victim was Daniel Lusk, 22, who was found fatally stabbed under the East Michigan Avenue bridge on Aug.
20.SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWSThe stabbing occurred less than a mile from campus.Students commute along the Red Cedar River on the campus of Michigan State University.(USA TODAY Network via ...