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SHELDON, Vt. – New serial killer Matt Ross will rest easy this winter knowing that the seven bodies he buried in more than two feet of snow along the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail will not be discovered until spring, when warmer temperatures will reveal his badly disfigured victims.

While Ross, 20, is young for a serial killer, his prudence and judgment in concealing his victims makes one think of a more seasoned mass murderer, not of the inexperienced boy who last February was only slaying farm animals.

“Age is not something I see or think about,” Ross said. “I think experience is an overrated thing. It really just comes down to results, results and a shovel.”

Police were unable find any clues as to the whereabouts of seven missing Sheldon residents when they searched the woods along the Missisquoi River and Route 105 just outside of Sheldon, where Ross skillfully stowed the corpses of randomly selected townspeople.

“I remember the first victims I hid were just out in fields,” said Ted Milton Kirby, a 42-year-old serial killer. “This kid is already disposing at such a high level. I really expect great things from him.”

Ross expects the deceased to be discovered by bikers or joggers on the recreational trail when temperatures become warmer and the snow melts. “That’s a pretty popular location for families to go out and ride their bikes,” said Ross, who noted the trail’s popularity among cross-country skiers helped him obtain three of his victims. “Some little kid will probably wonder off the trail 50 feet and notice the remains.”

While Ross keeps his success in perspective, his parents can not help but revel in the accomplishments of their only child. Ross’ parents have collected all of the newspaper clippings about each of his victims for his scrapbook. Although, Ross himself has been tediously collecting those same clippings, he appreciates his parents’ support.

“His mother and I are so proud of our son,” said Harvey Ross, the 20-year-old murderer’s father. “It takes a special kid to accomplish something like this with so little practice. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was smart enough to hide our bodies somewhere they would never be found.”

Ross is pleased with all he has achieved in such a short time frame, but given the length of time from now until the deep blanket of snow melts along the river, he adds that there still may be time to do more. “I understand that I have done so much, but if I sit back and rest without sharpening my skills or my pick axe, I may begin to lose that edge I’ve worked so hard to create.” – truly the words of an experienced and mature executioner.