A rumor that spread quickly on social media over the last few days about a serial killer in Burien and SODO has been denied by the King County Sheriff's office.

WestsideSeattle won't repeat the various versions of the text of the rumor but instead here's the quote from the Sheriff's office.

Quoting them as of 7:20 pm Saturday Oct. 15

"AT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE, WE ALLOW EVIDENCE TO TELL THE STORY AND DO NOT DEAL IN SPECULATION. AT THIS TIME, WE HAVE NOTHING TO SUBSTANTIATE THIS HEAR-SAY."

The Sheriff's office also issued the following "Statement to the Community" via Twitter. "We are aware of unverified online social media reports that select death investigations, in the vicinity of South Park/SR 509, may share similar characteristics. At this time, the Sheriff’s Office has identified no evidence affirming this for any cases under our jurisdiction."

Some have also offered speculation that this rumor is tied to the discovery of a woman's body on Oct.7 on the side of Hwy 509 south of the 1st Ave. South Bridge.That case is real and they are actively seeking assistance from the public in the matter.

We're requesting information from anyone who was driving southbound on 509 between the 1st Ave Bridge and 518 Interchange between midnight and 7:30 am this morning. (October 7th) and observed anything suspicious (vehicles stopped, people on the roadway etc) or have dashcam video.
Tips: (206) 296-3311
Or anonymously via www.P3Tips.com
Case #C22033455