The serene atmosphere of Lady Bird Lake has been shattered by a string of disturbing findings that have captured the public’s interest. Since 2022, a total of 38 bodies have been discovered in or around the lake, leading to conjecture about a potential serial killer. However, law enforcement agencies insist there is no proof to indicate a link between these fatalities.
Data analysis reveals that of the 38 bodies recovered, 30 were male, with the majority, approximately 60%, aged between 30 and 49 years. Only two of the deceased were teenagers, one of whom was found just this week. The recent discovery was made by a paddleboarder who noticed a body floating in the lake, prompting a swift response from the police.
The unidentified body is thought to be that of a teenager who disappeared while kayaking and paddleboarding with his family on Sunday. The police report indicates that the teenager had stepped off his paddleboard into shallow waters but inadvertently drifted towards an underwater shelf, a hidden hazard that led to his disappearance. His backpack and life jacket, which corresponded to the description of the missing teenager’s belongings, were found on the paddleboard.
This incident marks the seventh body found in Lady Bird Lake in 2025 alone. Over the past three years, the majority of deaths have been deemed accidental drownings, followed by suicides, drug overdoses, and natural causes. Only one case has been officially classified as a murder, while several others remain unresolved with undetermined causes of death.
Despite the alarming regularity of these incidents, the Austin Police Department has consistently emphasized that there is no evidence to suggest a link between the deaths. Officials have rejected any notion of foul play, reassuring the public that there are no signs of trauma in the recent discoveries.