The human remains found in a ritzy Rhode Island beach town near pop icon Taylor Swift’s mansion have been identified as police close the investigation.

The remains washed ashore on May 14 in the wealthy coastal enclave of Watch Hill, part of the town of Westerly, Rhode Island, just down the beach from a sprawling mansion owned by Swift. 

The South Kingstown Police Department positively identified the remains of Eric Wein, 31, of Massachusetts, who was reported missing on April 18.

Police said Wein’s vehicle was located in South Kingstown on April 10, days before he was officially reported missing. 

Watch Hill is an affluent coastal neighborhood in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island. (Getty Images)

“In light of the recent comments being made, we know that Michele’s passing is in no way related to any type of serial killer,” the family of Michele Romano said when her remains were identified.

Romano’s body was the first of the 13 to be discovered. She was found in Foster, Rhode Island, in March, about 49 miles from Westerly. 

“We have complete faith in the Rhode Island State Police and our Private Investigator that the person responsible will be brought to justice sooner rather than later! We would appreciate it if people on social media/news or other platforms would stop making false statements that our Michele is in any way the victim of a serial killer!!”

Gingerella attributed the serial killer fears to “the power of social media.” Despite the rumors, he added that he believes social media “has more benefits than negatives.” 

Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com