Serial k .iller fears rise as three dozen bodies

Over the past three years, 38 bodies have been recovered from Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, sparking growing fears of a potential serial killer. While authorities maintain there’s no evidence of foul play in most cases, public concern is mounting as patterns begin to emerge among the victims.

The most recent case involved a teenager who went missing while kayaking with his family. His body was later found in the lake, with clothing matching that of the missing boy. Authorities stated he drowned after stepping off an underwater shelf. He was not wearing a life jacket, and foul play is not suspected. Still, the death adds to a growing list of troubling incidents in the same location.

Official causes of death among the 38 victims have included drowning, drug overdoses, suicide, and natural causes. However, six cases remain unsolved. The discovery of multiple male victims—30 of them aged between 30 and 49—has raised suspicions among residents and online communities.

One particularly alarming case is that of Jeff Jones, who traveled to Austin for a bachelor party and was later found injured in the lake with Rohypnol, a known date-rape drug, in his system. He believes he was drugged and pushed into the water. His testimony has fueled speculation of a targeted pattern.

While authorities have not confirmed the existence of a serial offender, the similarities between victims—middle-aged males, no signs of robbery, and late-night disappearances—are prompting renewed scrutiny and public demand for deeper investigation.