Dead Bodies Keep Washing Up in Austin, Texas - Rumors of a Serial Killer (True Crime Documentary)

In this chilling episode of "The Disturbing Truth", we investigate the alarming number of lifeless bodies discovered in Austin's waterways over the past decade. With a particular focus on the infamous Lady Bird Lake, we delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding these deaths and the unsettling rumors that have begun to circulate within the community. As the body count continues to rise, and with many cases going unsolved or being ruled as accidental, the question on everyone's mind is whether a serial killer could be stalking the streets of Austin.
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Throughout the documentary, we examine the available evidence, police reports, and witness accounts related to these perplexing cases. As we unravel the disturbing pattern of bodies washing up in Austin's waters, we confront the terrifying possibility that a serial killer may be on the loose. Join us as we seek to separate fact from fiction, uncover the truth behind these tragic deaths, and shed light on a mystery that has long haunted the city of Austin.
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[@BrooklynBalla]

How does a deceased person whose hands and feet were bound and head wrapped in duct tape get ruled as self inflicted?

[@ktex4873]

Corruption. That's how.

[@OllieMissouri-is6ei]

That’s what I said.

[@user-xn6dw6tt5x]

Imagination.

[@RawOlympia]

we are being gaslit

[@thesauceman8457]

Yet people take the police or authorities words like gospel too often, until it’s a loved one.

[@rubinthomas8586]

I worked as a bouncer for 6 1/2 years, and one of the things I was immediately taught, and then saw for myself, was people getting their drinks spiked. I caught people doing it, always males. Our policy was if someone set their drink down and walked away from it, and it wasn't on a table that someone was watching, it got dumped. We would replace it if their was a complaint. At a bar in our city, a bartender was arrested for spiking women's drinks. The truth is that this happens way more than folks realize.

[@wavygetshoes.442]

The workers are in on it too at a strip club the female workers spiked my drink thinking it was for me it was for my wife she says she couldn’t remember a thing after drinking it

[@inezdebaue4077]

I live in a small rural area in Germany. Even here drinks get spiked all the time… just never leave your drink out of sight. Nowadays many use a protective cover for their beverage…

[@girl38rockify]

There's a nailpolish now that if it turns colors your drink has a drug women know n still don't care it's only $10

[@ChildofTheLivingGod-vk8mm]

Henceforth why 'drinking' has never appealed to me, or bars. They aren't the greatest spots for meeting good people.

[@inezdebaue4077]

@@ChildofTheLivingGod-vk8mm I can’t but agree with you on this.

[@aintnuthinbutathang1646]

I'm a local and just to give y'all an update there have been a handful of new victims at ladybird lake since this video came out

[@BarbaraPride-uw1py]

😮😳 WOW

[@yayayaya-ql7ze]

Omg seriously? I hope more of their stories are told and are investigated to make it public so people are aware 😢

[@wardog5537]

Is it happening more frequently?

[@stephaniemhoover4741]

Seems the identities of the new victims are being kept quiet. I can't find any info online about the last 3, other than dates.

[@lisaeaker9064]

@@aintnuthinbutathang1646 ALOT

[@DaddyMim]

In November of 2023 I was drugged on 6th street in Austin! My friend and I had a shot poured from the same bottle of whiskey at Vulcan Gas Company. We both were completely incapacitated on the side of the road. An hour later. His wife was there and luckily made sure we got home safely. I woke up with a broken ankle but otherwise unharmed. It was a very scary experience. Yall please test every drink you buy, even if you watch them pour it. The bartenders spike bottles too

[@a.nelprober-rl5cf]

You didn’t get drugged. You’re just a drunk.

[@elir.torres8642]

This happened to me in Detroit in 2005. I was used to driving moderately for years. Went to a bar in Detroit got some drink 🍻 and went to another bar short after and I passed out and was outside of the bar because it had closed. Luckly my friends never left me. They do be spiking drinks.

[@Scottieb1031]

What do you test a drink with?

[@SuicideboysGrey59]

@@Scottieb1031just make ur own drinks at home is the easiest way

[@bearsausage8599]

@@Scottieb1031 nothing, just be smart

[@NoPixelLive]

I (Male) was drugged on my 21st birthday on 6th street by a group of ladies posing as a bachelorette party. They offered me a single tequila shot that sent me far over the edge which was very weird considering it was my first drink of the night and I weighed close to 200 lbs. One of the girls insisted she already called an uber for me but luckily for me my bike was locked up outside. I made it 15 minutes and 2 miles before I lost all motor skills and passed out outside of an elementary school somewhere to the east of the bar. After that I have no recollection of a taxi driver picking me up and somehow making it home with no further issues. I'm still friends with the poor guy that dragged me into his cab because I'm almost positive he saved me.

[@nm3547]

Did you ever report this incident to the police? They could have then n now, search for clues/video footage. This is a serious crime, and thankfully you woke up safely and survived.

[@NoPixelLive]

I, like many other men that have been in this situation, was actually too embarrassed and felt like I would not be taken seriously by the police. I was just happy to be alive and didn't want to add insult to injury as it became a very real and scary moment for me. I actually suffer from PTSD because of this and do not trust anyone being overly friendly, male or female.@@nm3547

[@dannyb213]

Poor girls wanted to have fun with a big guy.

[@msstarshine84]

Unless it had been intended for one of them.

[@annagonzales8178]

Ruffles leave the blood stream pretty quick. Any chance you remember if anyone else was offered a drink bc maybe the bartender gave it to you specifically

[@Kevfrederick]

As an Austin resident for almost 10 years now, these stories are so under reported. It's so unfortunate. Thank you for this documentary.

[@sandycarroll2640]

That’s because the judicial system doesn’t care. They get paid to do nothing. As long as they pick the right political party. We’re like cattle to the higher ups.

[@MikeHunt-fo3ow]

is this joe rogan? lol

[@CTS55555]

I used to live in Austin. The police department is corrupt.

[@FlarkusChunswen]

Any comment that starts with "As a [thing this video is loosely about]" is never anything more than fapfap.

[@mikefuentes332]

I lived in Austin for 30 years and I rarely heard any reports of these deaths.

[@cuttamuzik1]

Living in Austin and seeing these for the past 10 years or so. This HAS TO BE AN INSIDE thing. No way a guy going to Rainey Street and taking people and nobody not seeing them. They must have some kind of operation that starts at the bar. There is NEVER any traces going on over a decade

[@Cuddlycactus798]

I think you’re right. I seen/read a few bar owners dippn out (which were from different countries - not US based) does that matter maybe 🪢 but i still believe some owners could be N on it 🤷‍♀️

[@cuttamuzik1]

@@Cuddlycactus798 I think it does matter. Like no reason everybody is falling in the lake. There is a little dip off area but somebody would have to push you off. I feel like it’s a higher up thing where it’s laws involved and everything. But that’s a theory

[@Thelast953]

It’s could be a satanic cult and the Austin government may be in on it

[@Same1a-l7n]

Put a fence around the lake?

[@swoodc]

its the bartenders and police

[@tinadarst5928]

Sounds like to me the police department needs to be investigated. Unbelievable the explanations they’re given for these deaths.

[@LifeCoachingandWellness]

I've been an Investigator for nearly 24 years and there are so many things wrong with these cases. Sounds like APD needs new Investigator 's, a new police dept as a whole.

[@wendygizmorazzmatazz8899]

The liberals defunded them

[@billydamnit]

Why? They are all crooked

[@LifeCoachingandWellness]

@billyburton3252 not ALL LE are crooked. There are bad apples in every profession. They are human. Some bad, some good. However, if your life is in danger.. you call 911.. not a crackhead. So careful grouping ALL

[@healingnaturegirl333]

I’ve heard the police were defunded as well. Also, they were known for being shady also.

[@beccagee5905]

Sounds like they need Sheriff Grady Judd.

[@darquehuntre4]

this right here is why i drink at home, strong as i want, better entertainment, better bathrooms, more comfortable, no undesirables, no drugs, no driving home drunk/cabs, cheaper drinks, and no CREAPS

[@theGall]

yes, this

[@user-zh8tg5qe6f]

For real. My best drinking was right in my own home. I go to bars and see how all these people are lonely lol.

[@bettyboo5589]

No conversations either.

[@cerealoffender4000]

Creeps*

[@stephenp.6395]

you lost me at "no drugs".

[@user-ch3dm1nc6q]

One rather important point not mentioned in this piece is that if the cause of death is drowning, there WILL be water in the lungs. And if a corpse is recovered from a body of water WITHOUT water in the lungs, that person was dead BEFORE being placed in the water. It was not mentioned whether any of the victims were recovered with or without water in their lungs. It is really not too difficult for a "journalist" to get a copy of the coroner's finding on the cause of death.

[@janicefreeman1199]

Wasn't 1 Victim mentioned had Water in his Lungs?

[@NoNames-vw3bq]

Given all the questionable explanations given, I expect that the medical examiner could be in cahoots with those who are behind all the deaths.

[@SimbaTheGreat]

I was drugged in Dallas but at someone’s home. And the worst absolutely happened. My story went viral on Twitter but the emotional scars and trauma from that night are incomprehensible. I will never know what he did to me. But he paraded around a trophy photo of me, on Twitter. My eyes were glazed over and I looked dead. When I woke up I had no memory of the night before, only consuming a drink and passing out. I am lucky that man did not kill me. It could’ve been far worse. My heart goes out to these men and the families affected. The person(s) doing this are evil. Disorienting this person, stalking them, and then killing them and they had pure intentions of just enjoying the night out. I hope they are found.

[@JorGrey16]

I remember that love ❤️ I'm praying for your continued healing!

[@damageddgoods]

Did the guy get arrested?

[@norfolkronin6307]

Glad you made it out the other end. Bless and Takecare from U.K.

[@djholliday5132]

You are very courageous & caring to share your story. I am so very sorry that happened to you. Sending you love, light & healing.

[@jazzyroly]

I lived off i35 in an apartment complex from The 2018-2019 that faced Ladybird. Five of these men were four in the year I lived there. It was always so eerie how they were mysteriously determined as suicides or never publicly investigated. It makes me wonder if someone in law enforcement was involved.

[@melodyhall2656]

This should be the top comment 🤞🏽 as no 1 even thinks this is possible

[@JohnSmithyy365]

Most likely.

[@RaheelPervaiz123]

Red states really are ghetto

[@notoftheworld6905]

I was thinking the same thing as I watched. Just doesn't make sense why APD wouldn't take this more serious

[@AncientPharaoh]

1st guy mossad.

[@donbuyshousescash4765]

It's really disturbing how Law enforcement is so passive about all these bodies being found.

[@NYRIKAN]

DRUNK FOOLS FALLING IN THE WATER THATS ALL NOTHING TO SEE

[@davidburke2697]

The USA is not the place you think it is. It's corrupt to the core, always was, always will be.

[@magalover2024]

It’s not law enforcement it’s the politicians. They defunded the police. Back in my era we had police officers at every block keeping us safe. So sad how the city got ruined. The state tried to hire dps and the city blocked them as well. I think it’s a drug slipped into drinks at the bar.

[@OscarASevilla]

Perhaps that is a big hint that they have something to do with it

[@talkingbread2012]

@@OscarASevilla Duh duh dum, just make accusations with no evidence whatever.

[@maririnko]

An old coworker of mine at a bar told me a story where the entire bar was drugged. Some creep drugged the garnish tray, so anyone with a lime/lemon/cherry/olive in their drink got drugged. He also got drugged from handling the contaminated fruit. The creep was just trying to wipe out everyone to pick off their preferred prey. So scary!

[@michaelmyers3061]

@@maririnko where was it?

[@maririnko]

@@michaelmyers3061 Oakland, CA. Not saying anything besides that lol (I bartended there for almost a decade, not trying to blow up anybody's spot, believe me, the dude got handled)

[@wb8167]

I spent 2 decades in Austin. APD is one of the laziest police departments in the US. They are inexperienced to serious crime. Austin used to be a hippy town where college kids were known to party on 6th (red river district). Unfortunately APD doesn’t take anyone seriously that go down there drinking. The bars overserve with no consequences and the only “crimes” that are addressed are open brawls. What used to be a safe, hippy, college town blew up in the early 00s and crime went through the roof, but APD never adapted. It’s disgusting how APD blows off these victims found in ladybird lake, but not surprising.

[@StandorFall13]

I use to go to Austin for the hippieness....I havent stepped foot in Austin for over six years now, nor will I. I hate Austin and everything it has become.

[@snackwhore6127]

The first man shown in the documentary was my keyboarding teacher, Riad Hamad. He had such a playful soul! He was best friends with our US history teacher, and they had so much fun together! Between classes, they would dance in the hallway. 🥰 Though he was strict, it was only because he wanted us to be the best! I still have the wooden camels pins he would bring back to give to us from Palestine. I recall everyone was in disbelieve once we heard the news... You were such a kind, funny, and passionate man, Mr. Hamad. Rest in peace. It is my hope that we will be able to bring your family closure & justice.

[@rubenlopez9266]

There is No palesrine

[@GlennaVan]

@@rubenlopez9266 You are correct, there is no "palesrine" but he said "Palestine" and there most certainly is. You have access to the internet, look it up!

[@SaltyBob355]

Perhaps he also traveled to Narnia and Middle Earth.

[@sugloja]

🙏🏼

[@janeladik1580]

I am sorry for you loss. I many of the first victims were described with similar words. Tragic that the police have so completely failed their city.

[@emmsyoo]

There’s a serial killer on the loose, and in this day and age with the amount of cameras and witnesses is crazy someone hasn’t been caught.

[@xaviergarza8525]

It’s because Lady Bird Lake doesn’t have no cameras its all woods it’s really the only part in Austin with no cameras

[@charlietuna350]

Dude it took them forever to catch the guy chunking huge rocks off overpasses on 35. APD can't run the soles of their own shoes.

[@ivoted-5489]

@@charlietuna350My friend’s cousin was un-alived w/ another out at The Slabs (In Leander) w/in the last yr and they have already decided that nothing will ever be known, much less done about it. Wtf …2 people just gone…

[@nm3547]

@@xaviergarza8525 Any culprit/s could know this.

[@kellycarver2500]

This is far worse than a killer. It's many, and they are using something that cannot be seen on cameras.

[@Stephiegarciaa]

My heart aches for the families of these victims. I pray they find answers and justice.

[@TevanBalian]

This is not only well researched, but well presented and very well polished. One of the best true crime doc videos I’ve ever seen

[@s0g1am0rous]

Julio was my classmate in high school. He was very sweet. He had just graduated from college and was about to start his life. It’s sad that it ended so tragically and there was no real closure. I hope this video raises awareness and makes APD look into this closer.

[@danaortega6873]

That police department and these two particular bars need to be investigated... it's like the P.D. there is an accomplice to whoever is working in the two specific bars where these young men were drugged... No one has mentioned if any of these men were sexually violated. I'd willing to bet they were

[@TeeBee-yj5tt]

​@daonatega6873 and no one will..😏🤞🏿🥱😬

[@annhitchcock3093]

I’m sorry for your loss. I also agree with you.

[@alainvosselman9960]

Sorry for you loss, sounds awefully sad.

[@lisasmith7066]

🙏❤️🕊

[@tristandenver3920]

how do you find a dead guy in a lake with his hands and feet bound and call it self inflicted

[@alishaparker315]

Wtf

[@Borakization]

Right? So shady.

[@tristandenver3920]

yeah im no detective but im pretty sure someone killed that man lol @@Borakization

[@seattlesauce]

Nah it happens more than you think from jumpers. They bound their hands and feet so when they hit the water the bound hands and feet stop the bodies automatic response to save itself. Sad but true. Sucks right.

[@xCaRnRAGEx]

@@seattlesaucehow would you know that?

[@user-jk2mo1nx8h]

My son has been a member of Austin's homeless community for the past couple years. He has always kept in touch with me but I haven't heard from him for a couple months. It was his birthday 2 days ago and I thought for sure I would get a call, but nothing. I'm praying nothing like this has happened to him. 😢

[@Teresa-tn4we]

Prayers you hear from him and he is alright. In case you don't. Go to Austin or ay least call and file a missing person's report with police department there and mail them z picture and description with your phone #. Include any birthmarks or tattoos or jewelry he might be wearing too.

[@ErinJeanette]

Have you heard from him?

[@kanyevedder]

That is heartbreaking. Did you ever get ahold of him?

[@BarbaraPride-uw1py]

Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ktsempai1106]

I'm so sorry to hear this! This is awful! Did you ever get in touch with him?

[@michee144]

My son was drugged some where near S. Congress and called me crying to pick him up. He didn't know where he was but we found him in Zilker Park... This happened a few weeks ago. He says he doesn't remember who he was partying with... I'm glad I was able to find him before dark... That was so scary. Even now when they announce another body found... I hold my breath. This is a terrible thing happening this city and I'm starting to think it's an inside job.

[@HerzogVonMartian]

KeK people just love to assume everybody is kind and loving.

[@petzpastelpalace]

They need to put up some trail cameras asap

[@niggakilla1166]

If they wanted to do you think they would have a long time ago? The population is too high.

[@jmparsons7331]

Yeah very easy fix...if local PD won't maybe a few concerned citizens should...if feel for these poor families, sumt'n ain't right.

[@linds20082]

That won’t work. They will just find a new dumping spot.

[@ashleypearson3846]

In so many cases it is obvious how much it could help and for some reason it never happens.

[@wokesoul1599]

I think it’s the police doing the killings

[@shivvypoppy]

I had a friend who was temporarily homeless in Austin about 10 years ago and he was already talking about mysterious deaths like these, especially in the homeless community.

[@whatSHEdid]

Texas is a creepy state. Period

[@stephaniemhoover4741]

I've been trying to do some research on all of this and found several homeless killed in 2016-2018.

[@Catsandchickens]

Rest in Peace, Riad. You were a loved teacher and you are missed and not forgotten. He certainly did not take his own life, and it is frustrating that there is not more concern from the APD detectives on these cases. I’m not sure that Riad Hamad’s story fits with the spiked drinks, robbery ring MO. I am so sorry for all who have fallen victim and their families. I think your theory is a good one. Thanks for making this documentary. 💚♾️💚🙏

[@TabithaBarrettRN]

It’s suspicious that the first victim was under investigation by the FBI and I think it’s obvious that the circumstances he was found in, he didn’t do it himself… so who did it? Thanks for sharing this story, this is the first time I’ve heard anything about these suspicious deaths in the lake in Austin, Texas! There’s obviously something suspish about all of this! 💯

[@ER-kh9xv]

Does anyone else feel like the cops and the whole system is working together? It’s the facts that after so many deaths they have yet to set up cameras or even have the area more secure. It’s so upsetting that they continue to let this happen.

[@anymoose42069]

THISSSSS^^^^^^^^

[@andrewhatton1606]

If you was to kill me it’s very unlikely that you would get caught because you don’t know me or have any connection to me

[@ER-kh9xv]

@@andrewhatton1606 what?

[@Killerbee67]

@@ER-kh9xvwhat a weird response…..

[@I.AM.ON.MY.WAY.]

Same thing that happened back in the 80s, police negligence led to a lot of serial killers getting away with it for . There’s many MANY cases of this.

[@Nik-pp3qs]

I lived in Austin and went to UT. Even back in 2015, there were whispers of a serial killer targeting young men near campus and downtown. It wasn’t yet being reported in the media like it is now, but people were definitely talking about it. Scary how long this has been going on.

[@jaxx-ld2bu]

EXACTLY 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯

[@cudgymercy8574]

they literally recently found another body it’s crazy.

[@brandonclark8395]

@@cudgymercy8574 Yep

[@yayayaya-ql7ze]

Omg another body found this year in 2024?

[@thothheartmaat2833]

imagine killing hundreds of people and only the last 5 killings sparked ideas that the deaths might be related..

[@qc9326]

I’d heard this from people in Austin, other people denied it. Makes me wonder, I was working as a Lyft driver when I picked up a guy in north Austin wanting to go downtown. Then to a second destination. I swear the guy was going to kill me, so I came up with an excuse within 5 minutes of picking him up that I had to take a friend to the emergency room I can’t take you. He ran off into the dark away from the gas station. First time I’d ever felt that way in my life and first and only time I’d ever kicked someone out of my car.

[@lizzyyork]

Go out to this area at night with a flash light. You'll see a bunch of men with their pants down. Most are married.

[@jones7831]

@@lizzyyork What? They just stand with their pants down? lol

[@doreenhuston9623]

You should have reported it to the police

[@Greenwitch_Garden]

Always trust your gut, your instincts and intuition ❤

[@NatureLoverReturns]

What did he look like? What year did it happen?

[@My-22-Cents]

The lack of concern from not only the police, but the bar owners is unbelievable. No one is that inebriated after 4 drinks over 7 odd hours. That is a nothing amount of alcohol. He was 100% drugged and that bar was told that and wasn’t worried? Why these bars aren’t showing more concern for their patrons is beyond me.

[@Kindred_37]

Legal reasons. Sadly.

[@mtaylor7307]

Family has to civilly sue. Bars have to carry insurance for this and putting the bar in the limelight with a civil suit causes the other local establishments to do better. I did a stint bartending and our wait and bar staff all had to carry professional insurance too.

[@My-22-Cents]

I’m Australian, so our laws are clearly different. When I was younger I worked in pubs, and security cameras are a legal requirement here and so is the amount of time they have to hold onto footage incase it is required by law enforcement. That is more the angle I was talking about. I don’t think you should be able to sue a pub/bar because you were spiked there, but if a complaint is made to police, that footage helps identify the person responsible. I wouldn’t think a bar would want to be know as the place you go to get spiked and it’s owners be so unconcerned about it. Just seems so odd to me.

[@memorysometimers3067]

Austin is becoming a dum dem lib hub.

[@danielleburke87]

​@@My-22-Centsyes why don't they have the footage of the spiked drink

[@angiealexis3093]

Why hasn't the FBI been called? This is serious Austin PD!

[@dianaw4072]

This is terrifying as a mom with a son who plans to go to UT. I’ve been trying to encourage him to go anywhere else but Austin. It’s not what it used to be. Or maybe I never was aware of this lurking danger. Heartbreaking for these families. Especially the most recent one not mentioned in this video. 💔

[@StandorFall13]

There are way better schools than UT.

[@franciscodanconia4324]

Tell him to go to A&M. It’s much saner there. The cadets in the Corps even run a service where if you call their number one of them will come out and escort you to wherever you need to go on campus at night. My female friends always used it when I was going there.

[@h-zw3rl]

UT is still a great school don't stop him from losing out on a great career, just stay away from Rainey and he'll be fine

[@angelahale5886]

Native Austinite here. I've been upset about the under reporting on this. It's always been an issue and as someone who used to frequent the bars around Rainey, there's just no way someone would wonder down to that water without being lured or forced in some way.

[@nm3547]

Interesting sentiment. Speaks volumes actually

[@rockyroad7345]

Did anyone else find it extremely disturbing that the person interviewing the man who woke up a month after being found was laughing hysterically? What a sicko.

[@karliann1]

That was my thought.

[@benicio1967]

Yes!! He actually disgusted me. That guy was an absolute jerk. Shocking how insensitive he was.

[@kcouch9216]

Yep. I was thinking if it happened to you that you wouldn’t think it was funny

[@carolinebrennan3864]

He should be investigated. He's probably involved.

[@henzoko5946]

Hes a comedian. He went on a comedy podcast

[@garymattischannel6207]

The bartender who refused to talk is exactly where I would be looking.

[@iamimperfectionperfected4]

Exactly

[@lovelisa7009]

That man who laughed hilariously at Christian’s misfortune is evil!

[@JG-hn7zg]

I was also drugged with ghb in downtown Austin (kung foo saloon) but my friend and i watched our drinks the ENTIRE TIME and felt horrible after 3 drinks. It was nothing like I’ve ever experienced before and hit close to home when that one guy explained his experience with ghb. I firmly believe it might have been a bartender

[@jamesochoa-king5206]

yeah they be doin that

[@mariaprado5326]

I just read a comment, from a guy who worked at a bar in Austin. He said he watched the bartenders spike drinks. So I believe u💜

[@mariaprado5326]

Not that I wouldn't believe u. IDK why I said it that way😅

[@la7era1u54]

One of the other comments from a bouncer at a bar in Austin said that there was a bartender that got caught spiking drinks. I don't think it was the bar he worked at

[@ambergrislo1070]

It was definitely the bartender same happened to us

[@wickedtess9407]

I've lived in ATX for 23 years, and this city, as a whole, is notorious for downplaying and, or covering up crimes. Especially murder. Austin has always seemed to me to deny that hard or violent crime happens here. The city council, police, and even journalists here go to great lengths to pretend it's all just an accident or an isolated incident. Frankly, I am really disgusted by Austin's journalists in particular. I feel that it's their job to report and hold accountable officials who are clearly not doing their jobs. They are just lazy.

[@MsMollah]

That describes pretty much all US journalists now- either going along with corruption or lazy.

[@jennief7114]

Austin is a Democratic city. They try to hide everything because they do not want to admit Conservatives are right.

[@llamamama2910]

They wanted the new move ins and rising home values for property taxes

[@Jive531]

They do that in SA

[@blackpoppymagazine]

⁶⁶

[@yikersbikers]

Does anyone else notice that two of the men were seen on cctv footage DANCING before they went missing? And both families said they wouldn’t be doing that? Drugged

[@Brandoncye]

A friend of mine was dragged downtown in atx around May 2023 this year. Sounds just like some of these stories. He was out drinking, got drugged, his phone was taken and they used his fingers to unlock it, stole his money, and his car and somehow dropped him off at home where he woke up the next day with no phone, no car and all his money in the bank gone. Someone in atx or a group of ppl are doing this here for sure.

[@MG-iu4eh]

It’s totally plausible!

[@mikegeary8056]

Sounds like scopolamine.

[@jazzyg530]

​​@@chairmankim9628Austin, TX

[@gina7150]

Atx is short for Austin, TX @@chairmankim9628

[@Jane-uz6vu]

Think this was on the news..prayers

[@eDWArD2453]

This happened to me on Rainey St. in Austin Tx back in sep 2020. I felt like I never felt before and I was a crazy drinking college student who was in a Frat at Texas State right up the road from Austin so I was not a light weight AT ALL. I had two drinks and completely disassociated mentally and physically. Container bar has been accused of this on reddit also and thats where I was. Luckily my public stumbling and resentment of illness caused a scene big enough to have the local cop arrest me for “DUI” and book me. Strange enough I was not charged or anything but simply released the next morning with no consequences. I could remember nothing the next morning AT ALL. That “arrest” possibly saved my life and ive been more that uneasy about that day for the past 4 years. Especially as of lately with hearing all these mirroring stories. Austin there is a problem.

[@Starfetchd]

The amount of men in the comments saying they've experienced the same thing in the same place is wild. The amount of people who have studied crime investigations and know that something's off and being covered up is sad. This clearly needs to be investigated thoroughly!

[@suzanh2813]

Yes …. Wow… I am so so sorry this happened…. It happened to a friend of mine too while down on Rainey st. I am still so thankful that a couple who were walking down Rainey saw my friend (who was very clearly a young college student) talking nonsense to himself as he started walking in a direction that made no sense…. The couple walked over to him (don’t know all the ins and outs) but talked him into letting the girl “borrow” his phone …. She looked at who he had called the most in the last couple days and that person happened to be me…. She basically described what he was doing and acting like …. Which was highly out of character for him….. they stayed on the phone with me till I got there …. He was so irrational and belligerent that I didn’t even get the couples name ….. they saved his life that night he and I both believe this….. he knows at some point earlier he was at Container bar but he doesn’t remember the order of the bars he went to…. So yeah something is happening on Rainey that is for sure!!

[@JC-hq7iu]

Container bar is long gone now. Rainey st is becoming a bunch of apt complexes

[@birdnird]

I’ve seen too many Austin subreddit stories of someone getting their drink drugged on Rainey St. and then getting robbed

[@ljt570]

Could the serial killer be a bartender who hates men ? Most of victims are men from lady bird lake

[@shauna7946]

I'm almost at the end of the video & I'm wondering if the elephant in the room is going to be mentioned. Many of the Lady Bird Lake victims look similar with their dark hair etc AND they are ALL MEN ... and this points to a different motive than theft. While those victims whose accounts were accessed and money stolen may be victims of a theft ring, clearly there are some victims whose money was not stolen and they are victims of a different sort. They looked pretty darn similar to this armchair sleuth.

[@barneyyanicki9955]

one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. this is what You tube should be all about....education

[@fayemariefoster-revis9893]

My son moved to Austin, Texas about 4yrs ago. He moved with his high school friends. Since he moved I have been so worried about him because he doesn't have any family in Texas. He was a bouncer at a club for a little minute but quit because they didn't pay him for working. Now that i know about these crimes in Austin Texas i will stay contact with my son. Wow, i can't believe this. So sad.😢

[@larajones175]

Get him home . Taxas isn't what it used to be.

[@Vespyr_]

Everyone in Austin is at risk.

[@r0cd0x]

theres no serial killer here. the homeless people pose a greater threat than any "killer on the loose"

[@Vespyr_]

@@r0cd0x 🚩🚩🚩

[@larajones175]

@@r0cd0x If you want people to think that. Ok.

[@MrC9Oh3]

Omg! I've was in Austin for a business meeting and visited the sidebar, I had one drink and started feeling odd so I broke away from the group and went back to my hotel room and started over heating and feeling like I was going to throw up, then I blacked out woke up the next day covered in sweat. This was roughly 2.5 years ago. My coworkers used to joke about it calling me a light weight which is not the case!

[@Playsinthedirt]

Gotta be the bartender.

[@ScottShedd123]

Dirty ice

[@karenneill9109]

By your reaction, I’m guessing that you didn’t report it to the police? I wonder how many other unreported cases there are. I’m so glad you made it back to your hotel room safely. It might be worth putting in a report, just for records sake. Clearly the police need more pressure.

[@bramblehollow]

Need to have a centralized database for these type of reports.

[@MrC9Oh3]

@@Playsinthedirt very possible

[@patd3504]

Whats done in the darkness will come to light. MAY GOD expose all the evil . Going on in these bars

[@deb6659]

At "KevRow University Live" and "The Urban Conservative" the Truth about the American Negro Holocaust is being revealed. GHB sounds like the gang that enticed victims with an unregistered uber ride after the bar visit.

[@ginnycleary-zq2pu]

I've lived in Austin in the past and I personally don't like the Rainey area nor parts of downtown Austin. There has been rapes, burglaries, fights, etc. I think caring citizens need to form a group & insist that the Mayor, City Council, and Police Dept put serious effort in solving the problems. And investigate all the downtown Bars, owners, & staff. And install cameras + more lights.

[@phoenixfire2578]

I feel like the guy talking about being drugged was mocked for it or wasn't believed by those he needed support from - either the police, friends, family, gf, or all of them. The way he talked about it gave me that impression. If you've ever been drugged, you know it. He was very accurate in the symptoms and how it feels. I'm glad people are making products to combat this, although it's horrible it's necessary. Be safe out there and take care of each other. ❤

[@DebbieAppelhans]

It happened to me and I'm a female and an date. Yeah, people like that don't give a s***Let's it, happen to them. Then it's a big deal and it should be a big deal.

[@CringeAH]

That's EXACTLY what happened.

[@vickythefist7062]

You should have been more careful about leaving your drink unattended ​@@DebbieAppelhans

[@Paulusia1111]

Now imagine how women that get spiked on a daily feel? “Oh she was asking for it” “oh, don’t go out then”.

[@DebbieAppelhans]

@@Paulusia1111 Shouldn't be happening on a daily basis, no hello. To the same person that is you gotta wake up. Know what the h***'s going on, dude, young lady.

[@2GsCanRapTV]

I’m from Austin and this happened to me also last year while drinking at Bungalow on Rainey st. I was out with a friend when he said I just disappeared and wouldn’t answer my phone. The next day I woke up on Lambie st across from the culdesac. I woke up and I still had my gold necklace, my wallet and a new pair of Nikes I had just bought. It was really odd waking up downtown next to the road. I’ve been drinking since my late teen years and don’t ever recall experiencing anything like that night. I too feel like someone must have slipped me something. Bungalow is no longer there but I’m sure whoever is doing this is still in Austin.

[@leelunk8235]

NICE FRIENDS U HAD THAT LET YOU WONDER OFF DRUGGED

[@autumnkilburn6161]

Anyone else suspect foul play related like this to the Riley Strain case happening now?? All too familiar.

[@madisonmcdonald2490]

My jaw dropped when I read this…

[@helenm6732]

Why hasn’t the APD been investigated by the state police and FBI? Have the families consider hiring a private investigstor?

[@barbaraness4507]

“A fall in the water “?! No way could someone sustain those types of injuries all at once from falling into water! Has it been the same doctor determining the cause of death with all of these people? Why hasn’t a major investigation been done, and why isn’t anyone getting second autopsies done on these victims?

[@lizettewanzer8650]

Wasn't that utterly ridiculous? I mean, please. 🙄

[@RabbyRabbithole]

The cops are in on it

[@ayten3617]

​@@RabbyRabbithole100

[@DebbieAppelhans]

You know there's a lot of corruption going on government, . Probably the coroner's office too. 😮get pay off.😮

[@crandolph9590]

​@@RabbyRabbitholetotally agree. I thought that from a few moments in. No way this many absurdly related deaths occur without massive investigation unless there's some level of law enforcement cover up/involvement.

[@Vespyr_]

Austin police ruling a duct taped body as self-inflicted tells you all you need to know about how much they care about the safety of their citizens. You're all on your own over there.

[@rodneywoods4442]

Listen to me. You almost always are on your own, no matter where or when! Don't forget that. We pass by these monsters and never know more than we passed a monster if we are observant enough.

[@eleanorhardy683]

The cops in this place just might be involved.

[@AA-ed6ek]

Lol.

[@sunshinelacross2544]

Or as someone else had suggested...maybe it was ruled that for a cover up of someone with authority

[@lmfao7558]

That’s Tx for ya.

[@EXPATditions]

Authorities NEED to ask the public and find anyone that was pushed into the lake and survived. They'll likely find the culprit.

[@ErinJeanette]

It seems very clear that police aren't interested in being helpful whatsoever

[@genmdse]

APD is WORTHLESS. During the bomber's spree they made no public warnings or anything. They blamed one of the victims of triggering their own homemade bomb. I got my news to warn my family about picking up packages from out of country news feeds like Russia Today and Al Jazera. I called Austin police one time and was severely disappointed on their lack of actions. 'We do things different here in Austin', with me as a taxi driver, passenger with a $35 cab fare and no payment. Its a civil matter? NOWHERE ELSE IN THE US do they take the word of the passenger over the taxi driver. This customer owes me, what possible benefit would i have in wasting my time doing something so assenie like that. So glad driving a taxi is in my past

[@willow1141]

I can’t believe the guy that survived did an interview and the interviewer thought it was appropriate to find it hilarious

[@florenomorence1492]

I know! Christian was being polite not calling him out but there was nothing funny about that.

[@informme2]

Agree.

[@shirl974]

💯

[@lisacherry1971]

Yes!! So weird and inappropriate!! WTF was with that guy?

[@pmacalicious13]

Maybe he didn’t realize the severity of the situation. But it was astonishingly tone deaf and incredibly uncomfortable to watch.

[@lindaquinlan1471]

As a Texas resident this documentary is both wonderfully informative and deeply disturbing. I live in Dallas and about 6 years ago there were a number of bodies found in lakes around the area. For a short while I was wondering if we had a serial killer as well, but what you have found seems to be a far more plausible explanation for it. Thank you for shining a light on these deplorable acts.

[@anonymoose116]

I'm in Dallas too. It's like they're pulling bodies out of Trinity and Lake Lewisville ALL THE TIME.

[@anonymoose116]

@jacks6632 it's really not, but bodies get dumped there.

[@timetravelhomestead]

Late 90s they actually reported about the Trinity River killer and claimed there wad a serial killer in Dallas. Couple years later, never existed nothing to see here.

[@hoopslaa5235]

Linda. They’re not women, you women so t raise your voices loud enough for these men. Simple as that.

[@danielleburke87]

​​@@anonymoose116I live in Portland Oregon for the past year or so there have been around 5 or 6 women that have went missing and been found dead. The police and everyone swore up and down they weren't related. Well guess what they were and they are accusing one man for four of them

[@wvrjl]

That DJ needs to be investigated IMMEDIATELY!! And the cops need to be fired and replaced.

[@janicefreeman1199]

Maybe Lawsuits need to begin. There's No Excuse for Bars Not to Have Cameras. The Police Department Should be Investigated and Informants put in All the Suspected Bars. If Law Enforcement doesnt do it then the Public should Step up.

[@christine9604frisco]

How sad about Mr. Hamad. He sounds like he was a wonderful man.

[@primesspct2]

My friend went to Vegas and became friendly to someone gambling next to him. He remembers going to a table with her, and nothing else. He woke up in his bed, with no money, and no idea what happened. This absolutely does happen.

[@reneecaballero9624]

Honestly, I believe men are more of a target because they're less likely to report anything because they're embarrassed, or they're not as on guard as women are. I know I'm a 44yr old 5ft woman and I've thankfully, never been robbed, etc. My sons, except for one have all been robbed, or carjacked.. Sounds crazy, but I think some robbers have a code that they don't go after women if they're men. I'm starting to wonder if all these men were either drugged and fell into the water because they were so disoriented or robbed and thrown in, the robbers not realizing how disoriented and immobile they were.. hopefully APD does start to take this seriously, because this is so sad and infuriating..

[@sfletch3042]

​@@reneecaballero9624 they weren't robbed.

[@user-lm1re1sw2e]

Sounds like those who weren't overdosed and survived WERE robbed. The narrator of this video posits that those who die from the drugging are thrown in the lake. @@sfletch3042

[@thomasgirty6397]

check to see where the WAP girl was at that time. she says that's her MO.

[@ashxc]

​@@thomasgirty6397man, you are too old for this comment. i'm in stitches.

[@User22winwian]

I think, if there is a serial killer, he is definitely someone who works with the police department because it doesn’t make sense that they wouldn’t take an allegation of a possible serial killer in their town seriously enough.

[@9andora9]

Or they're terrified of the serial killer (s) ..

[@Regularguylive]

At least one has been caught…

[@mariaagosti-pm7tk]

Could be part of the investigation Maybe they are scared he will disappear to another state

[@scotthayes1210]

Man, it's shocking to me that there is all this stuff going on and outside of the towns nobody ever hears about it.

[@kattilathehunfreedomfighter]

I was drugged with GHB many years ago at a very popular bar in Portland, OR. Everything that guy described was what I went through. It was so horrific. Had my male friend not found me slumped on the women's bathroom floor, Lord only knows what would have happened to me. I pray for the loved ones of all the victims to find healing, strength, peace, and answers..🙏✝️

[@minirican]

Wow I’m so sorry that happened to you. I’m glad you survived!

[@thesassyartiststudio3439]

Sadly We have issues with these killings in pdx And Eugene. We have what I like to call pods.. ones like women and ones men. Most university town do have them . Easy targets. Away from home and kin to report them missing.We Oregonians are not exempt. Look up William Ramsey investigates..Lady just went missing in pdx look at the news ..from a well know. Bar and staff is suspected to be involved. Also look up the UK Pusher…. Another pod😢

[@kattilathehunfreedomfighter]

@@minirican Thank you! 🤗💚

[@thesincitymama]

Happened to me in 2013… I was in the bar to use their WiFi and I wasn’t even drinking alcohol. Luckily, I lived across the street and my son saw the man trying to drag me into his car. We should have called the police, but it took a couple days before I really sorted out what had happened.

[@AnimalAlmighty]

@@thesincitymamawow. thats literally a crazy turn of events.

[@DogObsessed430]

There has to be something weird going on. I live in Perth, Western Australia where our population is about double the size of Austin, Texas. People die in boating accidents, bull shark attacks etc in our Swan River but if this excessive amount of bodies turned up in the water then there would be massive work done by our police to find out why. We have had a few serial killers with one who killed 3 women in the 90’s who only in the last few years was caught and prosecuted. The police never gave up on the case. The Austin Police Commissioner (Sheriff/chief) needs to go as surely the public cannot be accepting of this standard of policing?

[@dannytallmage2971]

APD is responsible for a population twice as large as Perth. So funny for a 75 IQ Australian to talk about crime clearance rates when hundreds of Abos turn up dead every year and the cops don’t care one bit.

[@valkyrie1066]

Thank you, Sir. (from the USA)

[@sheilabassett3188]

Right ! Crazy ! Are they in on it as well , or just don't give a crap ??? Makes you wonder for sure ! I certainly won't be moving to Texas !

[@ankoolzytry2768]

I'm from South Australia "Adelaide" She's definitely right where only couple hours flight from the state i live in,but I've noticed on our News about what was going on & thought the same thing has to be a serial killer can't be bull shark attacks constantly.

[@cathycoryell2351]

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@yvonnebutler489]

“They” are either covering up or are involved.

[@kristinbond7506]

I was drugged in 1989 at a nightclub called DALLAS in Austin. I had gone out alone for the one and only time ever. I was bored so I called a cab to go home. While I was waiting I started feeling very sick. Some guy started talking to me at my table. He wanted to give me a ride home in his truck. He was very aggressive. I said no Thankyou and said I was leaving . He followed me out and took hold of my arm trying to maneuver me to his truck. I saw my cab pull into the parking lot and wrenched my arm out of his grip and ran to the cab and jumped in. When I got home to my apartment complex I had to crawl up the stairs to my second floor apartment. At this point I was hallucinating seeing people that weren’t there. I was very fortunate to have escape that situation alive. He could have followed the cab and forced his way into my apartment because I was really really really sick by then.

[@Thelast953]

😳 that’s crazy wtf

[@user-pg7vw3fe2d]

Serial killer? Cop? Bartender? Bar owner? No cameras anywhere? Who is responsible for that?

[@nm3547]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@jjjrjjjr1]

El Cuco

[@cory4682]

Police,will not ask,for surveillance,unless a crime has been committed.

[@trishfox3483]

DJ

[@kickinghorse2405]

I live in Seattle. There are several lakes (including the huge Lake Washington). Then (of course) there's the Peget Sound. The city is literally surrounded by water. And yet, there are nowhere near the number of deaths from drowning in Seattle as there are in Austin. Then there's the fact that most of these victims are men of a certain age. These deaths are very bizarre.

[@Debbie-henri]

For a few years, I used to work in a park by a large lake, the place absolutely surrounded by bars, hotels, private clubs, nightclubs and off licences. It was an area well known for very heavy tourism, so it was thriving day and night, much more so than Austin I suspect. And not once, in all those years I worked there, was a body found in that lake. I left 30 years ago, and never since has a body turned up in that lake - and yet a murder would be an easy thing to achieve there. This video is simply extraordinary. Indeed, I can't make up my mind what is more bizarre: the number of dead bodies in the lake or the fact the local police seem so indifferent to the situation. Even with the evidence of survivors of spiked drinks 'in the same area as where bodies have been found,' they still shrug it off as a line not to be pursued. Also, note the similarities between most of the victims? Not all, but the vast majority tick a few specific boxes.

[@Bullock10]

Or harvesters

[@dan7615]

Could you give more detail please? Im also suspecting something far darker.​@ladylove360

[@jbrimble1957]

These deaths really need proper investigation, the families of all these men deserve answers, to deny the families answers is a dereliction of duty by the authorities, If anyone from some well known family were involved I’m positive a more thorough investigation would have taken place already

[@theGall]

good grief , APD are not fit for service. shocking

[@buggiesmama11]

The more and more I'm listening to this... to me and almost sounds like a police officer or someone that works with the police office is potentially involved in all of these "accidental drownings" and mysterious deaths

[@Bullock10]

Or harvesters

[@sonamy2345]

THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I'M THINKING!! Why else would 0 of the multiple bodies be labeled as suspicious???

[@Evan-tp9lr]

Thats what i was thinking especially cause the first case had a muslim guy being ending up dead after recently being searched by the fbi and had a case with them.

[@user-hf4te7og9s]

U are correct.

[@la7era1u54]

Police officer is actually one of the most common professions for serial killers

[@JosephineB-oq9id]

So many of these men looked very similar- the murderer has a type. The inept, passive, corrupt or compromised law enforcement story is told way too often. Their dereliction of duty is blatant! So ready to see this reality change. Sorry for the tremendous loss to all their families and friends. Good reporting!

[@damonroberts7372]

Regardless of their actual backgrounds, almost all of them _looked_ passingly Latino. That can't be a coincidence. Political rhetoric about the southern border is pretty toxic in general, but particularly poisonous in Texas.

[@StrangeStella]

Yes I completely agree, definitely a pattern

[@CrustyUgg]

There's only So many police officers and in a place like Austin I imagine they have their hands full with... other people

[@CrustyUgg]

@@damonroberts7372poisonous or true? My mom grew up in Arizona and it's clear you didn't grow up on the border or you wouldn't label facts as poisonous

[@Sssparkleii]

@@CrustyUgg than they should hire more or call in the FBI, this is not 1 or 2 suspicious deaths, it’s a lot IMO

[@user-yn8vd2nz6c]

Another body was pulled from the lake just yesterday! I hope and pray the FBI gets involved.

[@godsbutterflys]

Someone on the PD knows what's going on. When things like this happen and PD does nothing about it, you know some how PD is involved..😮😢💔💔

[@mgeoff88]

It’s very frustrating and upsetting that APD isn’t doing more to bring justice to these victims and their families. And The Side Bar needs to be investigated, because it sounds like some of the bartenders are responsible for drugging customers.

[@LoriL010]

Their police department is so understaffed that it's sickening. Remember the Defund the Police billboards in Austin? They worked. Yay?

[@tiatokkesdal1745]

@@LoriL010LMFAO. did you see how long this has been going on? A lot longer than the police being defunded which never happened in Austin, lmfao. Nice try though.

[@LoriL010]

​@@tiatokkesdal1745 FY2020-21: The Austin City Council unanimously voted to cut its police department budget by $150 million. These immediate cuts would include eliminating funding from three planned police cadet classes and reallocating funds to areas like violence prevention, food access and abortion access programs.

[@BaeBe-tz5nk]

they knOw

[@sassy-savvy]

(Or a mass human trafficking operation by bar who dumps those they don't want into the lake) The police are probably the ones who did it. They are super sussy, i mean the first body is quite obvious. The money and fame from finding a serial killer would solve their issues. Maybe they are playing vigilante.

[@paul_romero_]

The guy who recounted his story: I had that exact same thing happen to me. Went to the bar with some friends and had just a few drinks. I normally drink whiskey but that night I wasn't feeling like partying too hard, so I started off with a beer. I think I had 2 beers and a glass of whiskey and somehow got the most absolutely hammered that I have ever been in my entire life. Went home with some random woman and could barely get out of her car but when I did, I couldn't do anything but lay on the ground in her garage and that is where I stayed. Couldn't even talk. I tried to. And my thoughts were clear but I could not make a single word come out coherently. And the wildest part is that I woke up just a few hours later and felt 100% sober. Groggy but sober. I don't know if it was the girl that did it to me or not but what I do know is that I'll never go out in Redding CA again.

[@mycatsnameiskaren8253]

You are lucky you still have your organs. ❤

[@paul_romero_]

@@mycatsnameiskaren8253 I know it! Scary times.

[@theGall]

awful , wth. this is terrifying .

[@Iluvpaws_1]

I hope the guest and everyone else who made it out alive sues Sidebar. And after four ppl show up to the ER drugged after going to the SAME bar why didn’t the hospital call police? It should be easy to background check someone

[@KuptisOriginal]

So Austin obviously has a serial killer problem and the APD is in denial.

[@CCC01777]

One of the best reporting I have ever heard. I was glued the entire time. This is sad and nothing is being taken seriously, almost seems to be a cover up.. My condolences go out to these families who lost their loved ones. As a former resident, it is sad to see Austin turn into what it has become.

[@alexey5481]

I’m an Austin native and current resident. This is a highly sensationalized ‘documentary’, NOT fair and accurate reporting. While these deaths are regarded as suspicious by locals, they are not considered an overwhelmingly threat.

[@vikingprincess6882]

Everywhere

[@AT-zl6dk]

I agree. This is top tier reporting here. 20/20 and dateline worthy 👏🏽

[@AT-zl6dk]

🕊️ 🤍

[@naomigtx]

Yes, I agree on the amazing reporting. It's so unfortunate what is happening in Austin and this definitely has opened my eyes.

[@1963Jax]

I was roofied at the end of an evening at a "friends" house. This was over 30 years ago and the low life got away with it. It's very good that this is openly talked about thus raising awareness of this method of incapacitating victims🤬.

[@ambergrislo1070]

A bartender in Austin Roofied a group of 6 women and 2 men they don’t give a fk in Austin

[@meganriley253]

The version i hear most often is that theres a problem downtown with, basically, people drugging folks at bars to later rob them. Given how many bars are easy walking distance to the gentle-looking 'lake' (Town Lake is actually just the river) so some percentage of these guys are accidentally drowning after being drugged and sometimes afyer being attacked. As a one-off each one just looks like a drunken accident.

[@margaretwellings7675]

I think perhaps they don’t want to investigate as it might affect the tourism trade

[@janicefreeman1199]

The Public should Put up Trail Cams. No Law Departments Need to be Told.

[@faithfulpatriot6912]

I'm curious about WHY the police keep covering it up by saying its self inflicted or not suspicious??

[@kellycarver2500]

They are covering for the fedz doing it.

[@guardianangel1727]

Bigfoot

[@bradr2142]

Because they don't want to turn in there cop buddies.

[@gwenthennis5893]

Bad policing. There must have been cameras they could have checked. To track their movements.

[@Scott_works]

They don't want the bad press.

[@lynnbardwell7580]

I live in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We are consistently ranked one of the top DRUNKEST states and the top DRUNKEST cities are on rivers and lakes. People DO NOT drink and just drown around here. There is definitely something wrong with APD being so dismissive of so many drownings🤯

[@thomasshafer315]

Also freezing in Green Bay nobody would go near the water it's beautiful weather in Austin Texas they probably are more inclined to go swimming

[@lynnbardwell7580]

@@thomasshafer315 Green Bay is surrounded by water and our main bar districts are right on the water. So whether it's cold or not, people around here are still going to drink and still be feet from the water.

[@luzdeluna7386]

One more reason why I only drink at home. Imagine a grown and strong man gets incapacitated so bad he can’t remember what happened to him the next day, now imagine a female. God have mercy on us all.

[@lonenielsen1787]

If the police won’t investigate one has to wonder if they or someone in authority is involved

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

It sounds like someone is slipping a roofie into their drinks. If that’s the case the drug is metabolized quickly and traces are hard to find. People were getting roofied in our area, which happens to be a very popular tourist destination. Our sheriff’s department took this so seriously. They had deputies at bars and nightclubs. Bartenders and staff had meetings on how to be diligently alert. Patrons were warned not to take a drink from anyone, never sit them down unattended and walk around with your hand covering the top of your glass. Since this was handled so quickly the people that were trying to roofie someone really couldn’t. The incidents stopped.

[@Just.A.T-Rex]

Depends on the drug used. Some last multiple days and have a high binding affinity.

[@mikemiller659]

sounds like a fun evening out

[@wally9935]

@@mikemiller659seek God, bottom feeder.

[@alainvosselman9960]

I used roofies when i was a junky. You don't bathe in your own sweat as a result of using it. Not even when mingled with alcohol. If it were roofies, more people would die bc it's very deadly in combination with strong liqor. I am thinking something far stronger and the sweating is result of poison.. I had quite a few alcohol poisonings in my day and it makes you sweat buckets. These people didn't have enought to experience alcohol poisoning but in combintation with that drug... it seemingly results in constant sweating.

[@nm3547]

That is leadership and effort, on behalf of everyone who worked to stop it👏👏👏

[@snowflakeamber04]

I lived in ATX 2013-2020 and the bar scene definitely is sketchy. I lost my husband during SXSW cause there were so many people and when my husband approached APD for assistance they completely blew him off and made some obnoxious comments about me probably leaving with another guy and told him to be on his way. I had a panic attack and some people stopped to help me cause I was freaking out that bad. We still talk about how they offered no help. APD needs to step up and help the community, I pray they take action sooner than later.

[@petepounds6167]

All law enforcement in Texas is governed from the state house.The mmass murders in el paso and Uvalde were covered up. SO, any murders in austin will be swept under the rug!!!😢

[@BraMoore]

Acab

[@allenhartford-pk2vn]

Yes, sometimes they don’t care they acted like that when I asked for assistance.

[@coyote4936]

F apd

[@elir.torres8642]

They still haven't solved this serial killer saga. This has been in the news for years.

[@anniehills3580]

I appreciate how you give background info on these poor souls.😊❤

[@jazdia78]

Thank you for sharing this. We've been thinking of moving to the Austin area. We're in our 50's and don't go out to drink, but still, this is not something I would expect from any police department. What else are they ignoring?

[@betheirvoice76]

Don't move there. It's really gone downhill.

[@auntbarbara5696]

Yes, don't move there, it's getting worse by the month, not a safe place for older folks.

[@ketaminekermit802]

@@auntbarbara5696 nobodys safe.. so sad time we live in

[@booognish]

Come to Central Florida, Brevard County.

[@Optimystik]

Since the police department was defunded quite a lot unfortunately. There is a lot more crime than there used to be.. with slower or selective response times from them.

[@LoveyCee]

The WHOLE STRIP NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN. The lake needs to be drained.

[@MajesticPeacockVibes333]

& thats why I felt like I did when I went through Austin 2 months ago... murder is all over Austin so much murder 😢

[@jennuhcide59]

“there’s something evil going on in this city” gave me chills. i live in atx and this scares me so much

[@birdog9633]

The weekend before I met my fiance, she was drugged at Don’s Depot in downtown Austin. Luckily she wasn’t alone and had people to care for her.

[@lovelisa7009]

Who do you think drugged her? The bar tender?? That’s scary