Overview

• Five bodies were found across Buffalo, White Oak, Brays and Greens bayous over six days, bringing the 2025 tally to at least 13 recoveries citywide.
• Houston police say the cases show no similarities and are being investigated separately, with a department spokesperson rejecting any connection.
• The Harris County medical examiner has not yet determined causes of death for the five recent cases, and an autopsy for UH student Jade McKissic found no indication of foul play.
• Call logs describe a paddler reporting a body in Buffalo Bayou, a possible dead-on-arrival report in Greens Bayou, and a preliminary report of a person entering the water near South Jensen Drive.
• Serial-killer rumors circulating on social media are disputed by HPD and researchers who point to drowning prevalence, while UH students and advocates press for stronger safety measures near bayou trails.