Eight men went out for a night in Austin. They were young or middle-aged, several had been drinking, and many spent their final known hours around one of the city's most popular nightlife districts. One by one, they disappeared. Days later, their bodies were recovered from Lady Bird Lake. Austin police have spent years insisting there is no serial killer stalking the city's popular Rainey Street entertainment district. Their conclusion is now supported by a Texas State Univer

For several years, a series of bodies recovered from Austin's Lady Bird Lake has fueled speculation that a serial killer may be targeting people near the city's popular Rainey Street entertainment district. The rumors have spread widely across social media, podcasts, and true crime communities, prompting concern among residents and visitors alike. Many of the victims were young men who disappeared after nights out in downtown Austin before later being found in or near the lak