Fears that a serial killer is at large were reignited by the recent discovery of a body in a Texas lake, where 19 corpses have been found over the past three years.
Austin Police Department said: “The deaths of these individuals are not considered suspicious.”
Why It Matters
The cluster of deaths in and around Lady Bird Lake has alarmed residents in Austin and drawn national attention, fueling speculation of foul play. But Austin police say talk of a serial killer is false.
However, the persistence of apparently unresolved cases, the lake’s proximity to a party hub, and high visibility on social media have led to increased distrust of officials, and pressure to explain the ongoing deaths and address community fears.
What To Know
Rumors of a killer known to people in Austin as the “Rainey Street Ripper” erupted again on June 3, after the body of a teenage boy was found in the lake…