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Nearly two months after a man’s body was found where White Oak Bayou meets Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston, his family says they are still waiting for answers about how he died.

New data from the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office show the Bayou death toll has risen to 208 since 2017.

Houston’s waterways have been the site of more than 200 bodies found since 2017, sparking public concern and speculation about a possible serial killer. The documentary "Bodies in the Bayou" explores these mysterious deaths, the challenges families face seeking answers, and the efforts of Harris County officials to address the issue.

Another body was found Tuesday in Buffalo Bayou downtown, adding to a growing number of human remains discovered in Houston’s waterways.

Authorities are at Buffalo Bayou where a body was reportedly spotted in the water Tuesday.

Harris County seeks help identifying an adult male found Dec. 22 on Brays Bayou near Old Spanish Trail — distinctive tattoos and dental bridge.

Harris County's top prosecutor refutes viral social media claims of a serial killer as three more bodies discovered in Houston's bayous last week bring the year's total to 34, pointing instead to broader issues of homelessness and mental health in the city's extensive waterway system.

Dive teams responded to Buffalo Bayou after a new body was confirmed to be found in the water.

New data we obtained from Houston Police shows 2025 saw a record number of bodies found in the Buffalo Bayou.

With nearly 40% of these cases labeled as 'undetermined,' loved ones like the family of a 22-year-old found in Buffalo Bayou are seeking answers and closure.