DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A serial killer believed to be preying on women in the Daytona Beach area is likely clean-cut, employed and involved in a relationship, possibly even married, according to information released by the Daytona Beach police chief.

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"This killer is one of us," Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood said. "He is our next-door neighbor. He is somebody we go to church with. It is somebody who is a respectable, decent human being on the outside. But on the inside, they are out there preying on women. He is dehumanizing women."

The slaying of Stacey Gage, 30, recently reignited serial killer fears in Central Florida because the circumstances of Gage's death were "eerily similar" to the slayings of three other women in December of 2006. The three victims were known prostitutes.

However, a profiler in the case said Wednesday that the serial killer may not be targeting prostitutes in the area.

In fact, Chitwood asked women involved with someone with qualities likened to the serial killer to contact the police immediately. He said they may be in danger themselves.

Police Investigating Clues

Investigators said they have received good clues inside the found van of Gage, the latest victim.

Since the discovery of Gage's body, a series of undercover prostitution stings have been launched in Daytona Beach.

Detectives said the slew of recent stings led to the arrest of groups of people but it was unclear whether any leads were obtained.

Killer Believed Back

In 2006, the serial killing deaths of Iwana Patton, Laquetta Gunther and Julie Green grabbed national attention and frightened many in Daytona Beach.

Patton, Gunther and Green were all shot at close range and sexually assaulted. DNA was also left at each of the crime scenes, authorities said.

It was initially thought that the serial killer had left the area after the last homicide in 2006. However, now there are concerns he never left the area, Local 6's Tarik Minor said.

Anyone with information concerning the deaths is urged to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.

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