Multiple Women Disappearances Raise Serial Killer Fears in Remote Maine County

Aroostook County, a remote and sparsely populated region in northern Maine near the Canadian border, is gripped by fear following the mysterious disappearances of three women: Attiin Shaw in 2021, Stefanie Damron in 2024, and Tomis Hoyt in 2025. The area's isolation, with infrequent vehicle traffic, no public transportation, and dense wilderness, has heightened concerns that a serial killer may be involved, although some speculate the disappearances could be linked to drug or sex trafficking across the border. Residents have reported increased anxiety and fear, with some women now carrying personal protection and avoiding remote roads and trails. Authorities have provided little information publicly, fueling unproven theories and frustration among locals who feel law enforcement may not be adequately addressing cases in these remote regions. Aroostook County, despite its small population, has one of the highest numbers of missing persons in Maine, drawing significant attention to these recent cases. The disappearances have left families desperate for answers, with one father describing his daughter's vanishing as if she "vanished into thin air."