Overview
- Three bodies were found in Buffalo and Brays bayous within days, bringing the 2025 total to about 34, close to last year’s 35.
- Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said there is no evidence of a serial killer, a position echoed by Houston police and the mayor’s office.
- County records show nearly 200 bayou recoveries since 2017, with roughly 40% classified as undetermined as autopsies and investigations continue.
- Officials cite Houston’s extensive bayou network, difficult egress from the water, intoxication, homelessness, and holiday-season risks as key factors.
- Viral posts linking Houston to Austin’s Lady Bird Lake rumors drew pushback, as experts note drowning is uncommon in serial murders and police urge reliance on verified information.