Three bodies found in Houston's Buffalo Bayou have fueled rumors of a serial killer, echoing similar concerns from September when five bodies were recovered from local waterways. While authorities acknowledge resident unease, they state that the number of bodies recovered from Houston waterways is not unusual, with 35 found last year and 34 so far this year. Criminal justice experts suggest that deaths in bayous can often be attributed to accidents, intoxication, or self-harm, rather than necessarily foul play.