There is a lot of conversation happening within numerous communities about a series of death investigations in the city suburbs where people are found in a retention pond, lake, river or some other body of water. Just in 2026, NBC Chicago journalists have spoken to police about at least 11 death investigations,from Elk Grove Village to Aurora, Schaumburg and even in downtown Chicago. NBC Chicago reached out to numerous law enforcement agencies to address the social media rumors and discussions surrounding the deaths. Chris Covelli, Deputy Chief and Public Information Officer for the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Major Crimes Task Force said this, in response to our questions: "No knowledge or recent investigations we’re actively working that appear to be a serial killer. We always encourage the community to go to law enforcement when they have questions about community safety or any active investigations.Social media is filled with rumor, speculation, and innuendo.If ...