From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
Five homeless men dead on Lansing River Trail
Lansing police hunt killer after five homeless men died near river trail.
In brief
Lansing police hunt killer after five homeless men died near river trail. Five homeless men died in Lansing after injuries and a stabbing on a river trail, with police investigating a possible serial killer. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Lansing River Trail deaths
Five homeless men died from injuries on a 1-mile stretch near downtown lansing michigan.
Police investigate suspect
A suspect charged with murder in the attack but others remain under investigation.
Police chief questions serial killer
Police chief robert backus asked if lansing has a serial killer after five deaths.
Homeless deaths timeline
Gino chouinard died october 14 2025 after injuries then four more men died within two months.
Deaths details
Four men had head injuries a fifth was stabbed with one death under investigation.
Public reaction
Residents and homeless people fear safety after deaths on the trail.
Police response
Police added cameras and better lighting to trail after deaths.
Homeless population growth
Lansing has 2371 homeless people according to a 2023 study.
The takeaway
Five homeless men died in Lansing after injuries and a stabbing on a river trail, with police investigating a possible serial killer.
