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Authorities in Florida believe a serial killer may be on the loose after three teenagers were found shot and killed last week. The first victim, 16-year-old Layla Silvernail, was found on Thursday (March 28) in a dumpster with a gunshot wound to her head. She was still alive but was declared brain dead and will be taken off life support so her organs can be donated.
The next day, a 17-year-old boy was found dead on the side of the road about a mile away from where Silvernail was found. He also had a gunshot wound to the head.
On Saturday, another 16-year-old girl was found shot to death inside Silvernail's car, which was partially submerged in a lake.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said that investigators are trying to determine if the three murders are connected and have asked the public for any information about the murders.
"My Major Crimes Detectives are working 24/7 to continue their murder investigation and diligently track down every possible lead. We are devastated by the families of these three teenagers, and we are dedicated to bringing whoever is responsible for these atrocious acts to justice," he said in a video statement.