CRIME & LAW

Houston Leaders Refute Serial Killer Amid Bayou Deaths

Houston Mayor John Whitmire and police rejected social-media rumors of a serial killer after a spate of bayou deaths, including University of Houston student Jade McKissic, whose autopsy showed no signs of trauma or foul play. Officials say the fatalities span ages, genders, and races, and none have been ruled homicides; many causes remain undetermined or pending. At least 25 bayou deaths have been confirmed this year, more than double 2023, fueling anxiety. Council members urged vigilance and pressed for clearer updates, safety measures, and possibly a task force.

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