Houston bayou body found: Male body recovered from White Oak Bayou
HOUSTON - A body was found in White Oak Bayou on Wednesday morning after multiple bodies were recovered from surrounding Houston-area bayous in recent weeks.
According to the Houston Fire Department, they are conducting a water rescue in the 1900 block of White Oak Drive after receiving calls about a body around 8 a.m.
Body recovered from White Oak Bayou
The Houston Police Department's Dive Team recovered the body at 100 Marie Street around 9:10 a.m.
Authorities report the body was male and there were no obvious signs of foul play.
The investigation is pending autopsy results and cause of death by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
At least 16 bodies found in Houston bayous this year
There have been at least 16 bodies found dead in a Houston-area bayou this year.
Five bodies were recovered in the same week of Sept. 15. The following week, another body was located on Sept. 26.
Timeline:
- Sept. 15, 2025: Body recovered in Brays Bayou at 4998 Spur 5 Freeway before 10 a.m. The medical examiner's officer identified the deceased as Jade McKissic, 20 years old. Preliminary investigation indicated there were no signs of trauma or foul play. However, the autopsy results are still pending.
- Sept. 15, 2025: Body recovered in Hunting Bayou at 13400 E Freeway around 11:50 a.m. The medical examiner had not identified the deceased individual in this incident.
- Sept. 16, 2025: Body was located at White Oak Bayou at 2200 White Oak Drive at 1:25 p.m. The medical examiner has not identified the individual.
- Sept. 18, 2025: Body was located at Buffalo Bayou at 400 Jensen Drive around 2 p.m. The medical examiner has not identified the deceased in that incident.
- Sept. 20, 2025: Body was located at Buffalo Bayou at 900 North York St around 8:25 a.m. The medical examiner has identified the deceased, but the HPD captain says they're unsure if the next of kin has been notified.
- Sept. 26, 2025: Body was recovered in Buffalo Bayou near Commerce and Milam Street underneath a bridge. The body was recovered by a dive team and has since been determined to be a female.
Police have given no indication that the deaths are related.
Houston mayor claimed ‘No evidence’ of serial killer
What they're saying:
Mayor John Whitmire put out a clear message to the community after the fifth body was found on Sept. 20.
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Houston mayor, police chief say claims of serial killer in Houston are false
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says there is no serial killer believed to be on the loose in the city after multiple bodies being found in bayous over multiple days.
"We do not have any evidence that there is a serial killer loose in Houston, Texas. Let me say again that there is no evidence that there is a serial killer loose on the streets of Houston. If there was, you would hear it from me first. This is being held to make certain that everyone knows we operate in my administration and HPD in total transparency. What we know and can release to you, you will know as soon as anyone," said Mayor Whitmire.
Bayou bodies: No serial killer on the loose
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says there is no serial killer believed to be on the prowl as multiple bodies have been found in recent days.
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The Mayor added that he is frustrated by seeing false information circulating around social media.
The Source: Information was gathered by Houston Police and Fire Department and previous FOX 26 reports.