Police in Rhode Island have opened an investigation after human remains were found a short distance from a mansion owned by pop music superstar Taylor Swift.

Westerly police say foul play is not suspected after finding possible human remains near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home amid New England serial killer rumors.

Human remains were discovered in Westerly, Rhode Island, not far from where Taylor Swift has a beachfront mansion, authorities confirmed, noting identity of the remains have yet to be confirmed.