The Mysterious Deaths of Lady Bird Lake in Texas

The Austin Police Department is investigating the death of a man whose body was recovered from Lady Bird Lake. While officials have said there are no indications of foul play, rumors have circulated that criminal activity is tied to these cases. Dr. Carsten Andresen, an associate professor of criminal justice at St. Edward’s University, said these rumors are part of a string of conspiracies he’s seen crop up in cities across the country within recent months. The prevalence of these cases involving large bodies of water near downtown Austin entertainment districts speak to a larger issue of substance abuse paired with dangerous access to waterways. Austin City Council is pursuing enhanced safety measures near the Rainey Street trailhead along Lady Bird Lake.