Who is the Smiley Face Killer? Chicago deaths spark serial killer questions
The discovery of bodies in Chicago waterways renews interest in decades-old theory about a group of serial killers targeted young men across the Midwest.
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The detectives have investigated the deaths of at least 45 college-aged men who were found dead in the water in 11 states in the early 2000s. As of now, Gannon told Newsweekthat there are 681 cases in their database that they suspect may be connected.
Gannon told CNN in 2008 that he believed the men were drugged and abducted from bars, held and possibly mentally or physically abused before being killed.
Duarte said all of the young men were popular, athletic and good students who they believe were targeted.
