Houston Bayou Deaths Surge to 25 in 2024 Amid Serial Killer Speculation and Official Denials

Houston has seen a significant increase in the number of bodies recovered from its bayous this year, fueling public fears of a possible serial killer. At least 24 bodies have been found, nearly triple the number from the previous year, including the recent deaths of University of Houston students Kenneth Cutting Jr. and Jade McKissic, both of whom showed no signs of trauma and whose causes of death remain undetermined. Private investigator Colman Ryan, working with Cutting's family, disputes official claims dismissing a serial killer, citing the lack of thorough investigations such as analyzing phone data and location history. Despite the speculation and social media theories, Houston officials, including Mayor John Whitmire and police, maintain there is no evidence linking the deaths or indicating foul play, attributing many deaths to accidents, suicides, and substance abuse. The wide range of victim profiles and the difficult nature of investigating deaths in water complicate establishing any patterns. However, families and community members continue to seek transparency and answers amid growing anxiety over the mysterious deaths.