Houston Police Recover Fifth Body in Buffalo Bayou Amid Ongoing Investigation

Houston authorities have recovered a fifth body from Buffalo Bayou this week, following multiple discoveries of deceased individuals in various Houston bayous, including Brays and Greens Bayou. A kayaker found the latest body near Hirsch Road and North York Street, prompting an ongoing investigation by Houston Police Department. Despite social media speculation about a serial killer, a University of Houston Downtown criminal justice professor has dismissed these rumors, emphasizing limited public risk. Among the recent victims was Jade McKissic, a 20-year-old University of Houston student found in Brays Bayou, whose cause of death remains under investigation. The series of recoveries has raised community concerns, but officials continue to investigate each case individually to determine causes and circumstances. No identifications or causes of death have been released for the most recent body found in Buffalo Bayou.