Houston finds 16 bodies in bayous; no serial link

Houston officials say at least 16 bodies have been recovered from city bayous this year, including five in a five‑day span last month, but emphasize there is no evidence the deaths are connected or tied to a serial killer. Mayor John Whitmire and Police Chief Noe Diaz urged patience and reliance on verified information as HPD investigates, noting victims include both men and women from their 20s to 60s and that additional bodies have been discovered since a Sept. 23 briefing.