This Lake is a DEATH TRAP | Austin’s Serial Killer Problem

Lady Bird Lake in Austin, just off Rainey Street, has gained an infamous reputation over the past decade. Bodies upon bodies have been found in its waters, and rumours of a serial killer stalking the area have only grown and grown over time. In this video we will look at the number of incidents and the rumours and rabbit holes surrounding the Rainey Street Ripper.
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[@user-um7ed3jo8y]

My roommate is not spooky, but he hears the theme music and will yell "let's give it a gooooo" from the other room. Never change Mike, we appreciate you.

[@2degucitas]

Awesome roommate

[@siqnoir3626]

I also say this with him and then at the end I say “I love you too mikey boy” 😂

[@user-um7ed3jo8y]

@@siqnoir3626 right and mimic "Mike out"

[@cdes1776]

For me, it's the music.

[@Snowflakeliberal]

What fun!!! Mike is the man and his catch phrase is infectious....I say it at work on a county maintenance crew but, sadly, nobody gets my reference. That's alright, ill keep shouting it anyway.

[@ContactsNfilters]

No no, I often have to fight the urge to tie myself up and wrap myself in duct tape and hop into the nearest lake. There's nothing to see here. Definitely no serial killers.

[@FlashmanVC]

S****** is extremely taboo in Islam, so it’s very possible he wanted to make it look like something else to avoid bringing shame on his family. This is likely what happened with flight MH370, for example.

[@theblurredcrusade.2557]

I tried that once, couldn't even get out of the house 😉

[@cdes1776]

@@FlashmanVC Really? He wraps himself in duct tape? NO WAY. They also said his body was mangled.

[@Amorr_Fatii_]

How many of the deaths were people wrapped in tape? 1 in 2008? Ok yeah then still no evidence of a serial killer

[@diehardnysports4l211]

A!aa!a1​@@FlashmanVC

[@dipsauceandablammycrodie]

Honestly if accidental drownings are a persistent issue in an area, wouldn’t it make sense to increase surveillance or safety measures in the area? Better guard rails, regular police patrols, security cameras? Even if there isn’t a serial killer the continued negligence is disturbing.

[@JustaFairyStory]

From what I’ve heard, which is limited as I’ve just looked into this, there have been some measures for more fencing going on and an increased police presence in the past few month. I saw an Austin local news clip that said that safety mesures for the area were discussed heavily during the public inquiry section of an official meeting. There have been measures passed to put up more lighting around both the lake and the district itself, but things simply don’t move fast enough and they aren’t making much progress because bureaucracy I don’t live there so I don’t know, but the city should be emphasizing public safety measures and the importance of staying alert in a high crime area anyway. Lots of people advacating for improved street safety mesures feel unheard

[@nakedsaladbar]

Knew one of the guys that died in 2019. Used to go to the same church. He ended up being really fucked up and became homeless. News said he drowned. Swept away by flood waters in shoal Creek and found in Lady Bird Lake. Interesting fact: He saved me from drowning in a pool at church camp when I was really young.

[@kendell8860]

Wtf

[@bobtheaverage7189]

Mr. Hamad was my keyboarding teacher from middle school. Nice man. Talked about his camels all the time, sent books to children back to his homeland (i think), danced to bellydancing music in the middle of class while we were doing our assignments, and he always kept the jocks in line in his class. He was hilarious and was my favorite teacher for it. It was shocking to see him on the news years later where they claimed that it was 'suicide' and the women who found him was some strange suburban lady smiling like she was pleased to be on TV with her chihuahua. RIP Mr. Hamad.

[@a.johnson4291]

😢

[@therealwilfreddierkes9980]

💔😞

[@camojoe83]

Mr Hamad probably touched someone with a real Dad and ended up belly dancing with the fish.

[@camojoe83]

That's what happens when you touch someone with a real Dad.

[@linsioux217]

Thank you for sharing your lovely memories of Mr. Hamad. May he Rest in Peace.

[@CT-ho6si]

Speaking as a big dog, I'm very thankful that Mike hears me barkin'

[@nhmooytis7058]

Here’s a doggie treat! 🐶

[@kittyk.klandasions7008]

Haha I love the expression

[@dizzymindy6024]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@laurarodriguez9827]

My dog was barking when Mike just dropped the sentence lol

[@katybug6572]

Hey r you from CT as well?? If so- howdy neighbor ! 👋 lol

[@TooManyPeople434]

I was a victim of being drugged with GHB last summer at a bar where some of these men were last seen. My story drew attention and there hasn’t been anymore deaths related to it since. I was drugged directly by the bartender who coincidentally moved out of state recently. APD will do nothing about it.

[@subliminal128]

Do you remember his name? I feel like i remember hearing about that .

[@TooManyPeople434]

@@subliminal128 Cole Simecek. DJ Czech One.

[@TooManyPeople434]

@@jjmmtzz1092 I can assure you he moved for sure.

[@jjmmtzz1092]

I searched his name on Instagram and he's very much active and was recently in Austin..... P.s So sorry for what happened to you btw

[@jjmmtzz1092]

​@@TooManyPeople434sorry yes he did I doubled checked, which is why I retyped my comment it said he recently visited Austin

[@billkeon880]

Note: blood can’t seep out of a dead body who is cut up by ME in autopsy. Hours have passed and with no heart rate, blood starts getting absorbed as decomposition sets in. Bleeding doesn’t happen at that point. In fact, MEs can easily spot if someone tries to mutilate a dead body to try and frame someone or create false evidence by operating on the corpse. When a live body gets cut, it bleeds and the body tries to heal the cut which produces as tell-tale scar pattern. Cutting a dead body doesn’t show a scar because no bleeding, no inflammation process, no scar formation…because there’s no need for a dead body to heal

[@billkeon880]

This is what some of the loony JFK conspiracists say… “the deep state doctors operated on Kennedy after he was shot to make it look like a bullet hit him from behind from the 6th floor window, when in fact he was shot from the front, the grassy knoll.” Sorry conspiracy buffs, later autopsists would look at the photos of the head and body and laugh at this conspiracy theory, because post death surgery would have been apparent

[@brycemichel9745]

Ithe blood doesn't get absorbed. It settles. And they most assuredly CAN leak...

[@thehuntressdanni2972]

When you use the acronym ME… lol

[@HeadshotKillaa]

Blood can absolutely leak from a corpse, especially if there's cavernous organ damage as described in the report. Depending on the moisture/temperature conditions the blood can remain lucid and drain from the body. Silly goose :)

[@earocha23]

In Travis county anyone that goes to the medical examiner usually comes into the mortuary looking like something that hangs from the ceiling in DOOM. And if that guy was in water when he died I’m sure her looked “horrific”. The people at the Islamic center are probably not used to that sort of thing. The description sounds like what I would expect to see. And yes there is usually blood everywhere because TCME removes all the organs in the stomach and puts them back in the torso when they are done and they don’t suture them back together. The only thing keeping the organs from rolling around is a plastic baggy.

[@jenniferw5095]

After SO many deaths, you would think they would put up cameras.

[@mynameisworld]

Or a taller fence.

[@jenncarutis8464]

Oh that’s not how we do it here in Austin. That is a perfectly logical way to handle this situation BBBBUUUUTTTTT, you might infringe on people’s right to murder people and we ABSOLUTELY CANNOT HAVE THAT!! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I wish this was completely sarcastic but our cities motto is Keep Austin Weird and they take that suggestion to heart. 🤷🏻‍♀️ They were all last seen in the same area, often from the same street, all “mysteriously” vanished and found deceased in Lady Bird Lake. That’s a HUGE FUCKING PATTERN!!! We also have a lot of corruption in the APD so we don’t have a lot of faith in them. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Cherokee51774]

​@@jenncarutis8464 So much corruption. It's astounding. Seems a lot of them end up at Williamson Cty SO if they're booted from APD. We have a lot of the same going on in MA.

[@iGame3D]

Lake is five miles long.

[@marcelladillard3556]

​@@jenncarutis8464so sorry 😢

[@mystfire]

Another factor that Mike didn't mention is that up until about 10-15 years ago, Rainey Street was actual a typical residential street with houses. Due to its proximity to downtown, it was rezoned to fit the rest of downtown. In the past 5-10 years, the number of high rises, bars, and clubs have absolutely exploded in the area. This can explain why these deaths didn't occur up until a few years ago. Just take a look at google street view history and you will see what I mean. The change is drastic.

[@2degucitas]

So, you're saying the increased human activity around the area has lead to more bodies being seen?

[@brianm4178]

Corporate America, always placing profit over safety... inly free for the rich and business owners here

[@brianm4178]

​@@2degucitassigh... 🙄

[@CSDonohue11]

You think so but how many people do you know that drowned ?? & then while drinking ?? Yea , not very common . So don’t fall for that BS about YoungMen get drunk and fall in water That’s ridiculous We’ve partied around water for generations around here out at the lake and at our pools Blessed Yes and Thankful Yes Not a common way to go I don’t care how waisted you get You know not to go falling in water .

[@Bettinasisrg]

That's exactly what's happening where I'm at, all the locals who bought their houses for less than $100,000 are selling for much much much more and getting outta dodge. Unfortunately

[@nikkijones1934]

You.just hit 2 million subscribers!!! Massive congrats Mike am soo happy for you!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@gatdemun]

???? Ikr? Why nobody saying anything

[@melvado]

In LA Crosse, Wisconsin, from 1997 to 2006, there was a total of 8 "drownings" that occurred with similar circumstances in the Mississipptli River...

[@bygeorgina456]

My older brother was a fitness buff, health nut, and rarely drank. He had an onset of anxiety, depression and insomnia. He accidentally drowned in a creek in the woods behind his house in the middle of the night. It was deemed a suicide..but the cause of death by drowning is unbearable and gutting. Rest in peace to all and empathetic condolences to their loved ones.

[@christinedelman887]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for yours and your family's healing.

[@Nylak-Otter]

I work SAR and train/handle cadaver K9s, and people do weird things around water. If something goes wrong they go to the water, or they go to the water and something weird happens...it's inexplicable. Figuring out why is above my pay grade. I'm sorry for your loss. ❤

[@beth-bi9yv]

So sorry for your loss. What a horrible way to lose your loved one. Hope you can find some peace❤

[@illuminatiscotty5461]

​@@Nylak-Ottercan you elaborate on that at all?

[@Nylak-Otter]

@@illuminatiscotty5461 Not really without speaking out of turn. There's just things we find around accidental drowning deaths that are sometimes strange that don't go on record. Depressed people do go to water sometimes. Same with drunken people. It's like a siren's call for troubled people. Accidental drownings and suicides are absolutely a thing and very common, don't get me wrong, and I'm sure that's what happened in OP's brother's case here. But I do know through an associate I worked with in the NYPD who had worked K9 SAR in TX that purge fluid was found on the banks in some of the Ladybird cases by some of the dogs that were looking for a point of entry to the water, and they didn't share that. Dogs find a lot of things that aren't always put on record until more evidence is gathered.

[@gatekeeperpowell5359]

I grew up in Austin and was warned at an early age that Town Lake (now Ladybird) was dangerous to swim in due to whirl pools. There’s thousands of new people moving in that may not know how dangerous the lake is and if drinking just might think a swim would be sobering.

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

Yeah newcomers from Cali or for UT don’t realize there’s a current to Austin’s lakes. They’ll run you right off spillways or get choppy really quick. I grew up in NY where our reservoirs were built from creeks into a mountain range and it was amazing how fast a row boat (no motor allowed) could get pulled half a mile out to the middle.

[@blu4085]

It's according to my understanding a river, a flowing stream of water..never ever go swimming in a flowing stream of water , that a river ALWAYS is. Certain river/lakes" may be big and wide enough to have a natural beach area, but even then..nah, don't try swimming in a river.

[@C-V-Z]

wouldn't want to swim in water that is runoff from the streets of austin anyway

[@gatekeeperpowell5359]

@@C-V-Z so true. The other warning was that it’s unsafe to eat the fish you catch.

[@nostalgic7821]

That's what I was wondering. There's a place here called party rock that has bad under currents. They finally sectioned it off and banned all swimming.

[@naomiledger1374]

Who ties themselves in tape to suicide? Bizarre. More bizarre is the cops thinking it's suicide. Something is up with that! Doubtful it's a serial killer but I'll be amazed if all these deaths are nothing more than a vast number of accidents! Love the new backdrop too Mike. ❤

[@roswaldwalton1147]

It strikes me that if there are so many people who believe there's something going on, the APD not bothering to make a statement explaining why they believe it isn't the case is bizarre. The longer they shrug it off, the worse people will see.

[@marcelladillard3556]

Authorities Probably don't want to alarm the public with suspicions. How about cameras or higher fences or lights?

[@breezybee3774]

Hope everyone is well. If you're struggling too, Hang in there my friend. You deserve better days

[@Ann-sj4pt]

Thanks,really struggling at this time.Take care

[@bellagiancola4952]

Thanks, man. I needed this.

[@phillygirl5957]

​@@Ann-sj4ptWhen your lost in the cold dark, looking for the warm light, don't give up the hope, hold on & fight. The That chapter fans send you strength for when your chilly, & I send you much love from a girl out here in Philly 💜

[@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206]

Struggling is an understatement but thank you! 😢

[@Ann-sj4pt]

@@phillygirl5957 thank you so much,bless you 🥲♥️🙏🏻

[@sandibaker5298]

I would never dismiss the possibility of a serial killer. According to the FBI, there are 25-50 at any given time here in the states.

[@judyedwards7144]

That’s scary 😧 😅

[@lonilonelony8419]

This just doesn’t sound like a serial killer to me. Different ages, backgrounds, etc. This seems like it is due to the huge population increase in Austin. More people, more accidents, more attention. Occam’s Razor.

[@rachelann9362]

@@lonilonelony8419it could be more wide of a demographic someone is targeting. For instance, there have been more than a few serial killers that have killed S@x workers or runaways for a particular gender. Perhaps it’s something the victim said or did that made them a target. Some serial killers go by opportunity, others stalk. There could be a serial killer, accidents, and a few one off murders or manslaughter killings that are making it difficult to find a pattern. It could be someone traveling through regularly for work and dipping out. I’m not saying there’s a serial killer. But, the larger the city, the more likely you are to be living near serial killers. The state of Texas is so damn big, it would not surprise me at all if there was a few operating there. Heck, i lived in NJ and there’s 2 unidentified serial killers, although many suspect one of them is LISK. Texas currently has 2 unidentified serial killers, and that does not involve the Austin lake. People get stuck on the details. Modus operandi, victim profile, hallmarks. These can change over the course of a serial killers lifetime.

[@vanda6834]

I read somewhere that there are over 3000 known serial killer cases in US. There may be more cases that the police have not discovered yet though.

[@TheNeighborhoodBlockParty]

Thank you for covering this - I'm from the area and very concerned. Tired of APD brushing it off - something is definitely going on.

[@user-ud5zi5lq6v]

It’s just tooooo many!!! It’s crazy! Then when I’m the spotlight it stops, all quiet then another found.

[@jennimoore2452]

I loooove when Mike comes along and gives us a almost hour long video!!!! Made my day

[@JaseNeverSleeps]

Mike you're killing my sleep, and this isn't the first time. You serial sleep killer

[@ThatChapter]

Damn that’s a good name

[@bekindpeas]

​@@ThatChapterThat is a good one lol ☮️💛

[@lj0727]

@@ThatChapter​​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠Mike!! You’re killing more than a few things actually… DimensionJ’s sleep, and just the entire KZbin true crime world in general!! Almost 25,000 views in less than an hour? That’s crazy!! Your channel is growing SO, SO fast. I feel like I’m watching my proud little child succeed in kindergarten lol ❤❤

[@lornejacksonn7539]

@thatchapter been a fan ever since the tin foil hat days...haha. Umbrella was wondering if you had ever heard of the Boca Raton murders. They are unsolved to this day. There's a rumor that our friend Isreal Keyes was involved but it's hasn't been proven. Was just curious if you would be able to do your awesome work on this story for those that aren't sure what this story is all about. I watched a documentary about 3 weeks ago on it. Twas called: The missing piece: unraveling the Boca Raton kidnapping and murders. Again bro..big fan for years. Much love mate Cheers

[@shauneason5897]

We all have to attend a wake

[@Alexis-ew9jh]

The cops brushing off the first body covered in tape as non-suspicious reminds me of the Rebecca Zahau case in Coronado, CA.

[@nicksweeney5176]

Reminds me of the infamous trend of unremarkable Arkencides.🤔

[@Kolbua]

It's probably a cop

[@lightbeingform]

Ditto, my thoughts exactly.

[@megschmeedafamc]

Absolutely!

[@stonerubber]

something is off about the cops' responses.

[@amybene1316]

Worth noting: Lady Bird J absolutely did NOT want the lake named after her. Also, Austin had the Servant Girl Annihilator in 1884/85. There are theories that it was Jack the Ripper.

[@3v068]

I live in the area of the LBK and its scary to honestly go out alone as ANY person in Austin Texas. Man, Woman, you're ALL in danger. Be aware and be safe my fellow brothers and sisters.

[@nastyladd]

I live in Austin and while I worked in bars I would hear many stories of men getting drugged on Rainey Street and barely making it home

[@PPillow]

There was an Austinite on tiktok that talked about how a dark SUV pulled up to him on Rainey saying he was his Uber/Lyft whatever but the guy hadn't ordered a ride so he was immediately suspicious. Apparently the driver was trying really hard to get him in the car. And the one victim's sister/friend DID say he commonly took a ride downtown to eat, whatever

[@geminijenn528]

I was just talking to my mom who lives in Austin and she said my stepdad believes the bartenders on Rainey are drugging people and drowning them in the lake. But this man also believes everything he reads on Facebook so I’m not sure if that’s a solid theory.

[@southernguru1455]

​@PPillow dang they're really watching em👀

[@bean-phaidin]

That fkn pinballz place, fkn rohypnol city central

[@bean-phaidin]

I know multiple guys drugged in bars in austin. Wild shit.

[@zfouleur]

There is definitely a serial killer, I was homeless in Austin a few years ago and the other homeless people told me not to go anywhere near that lake or sleep there. I always made sure to stay as far away as possible from that location.

[@christinedelman887]

I'm glad you listened! The homeless community always knows what's going on, and for the most part, takes care of it's own.

[@melissayager883]

😮 smart of you to take their advice!!!!😊

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

Smart advice but this doesn't provide anything to prove or disprove there being a serial killer.

[@HerbeyStudies]

@@christinedelman887yep! If I’m being honest I’d take the homeless’/town crackheads’ words over the authorities words any day . They often have or know someone who had witnessed first-hand any shady activities that were going on in an area.

[@aunicorninwv]

You want to know something about the area, talk to the homeless. Those people know what's up better than the cops.

[@imlistening1137]

I lived just a few blocks from Shoal Creek back in the 1990s. There are dinosaur foot prints in that creek! I also met Lady Bird Johnson!

[@williamrae9954]

Her husband was directly involved in at least a dozen murders,including his own sister...one of the most corrupt Presidents in US history...and that's saying something!

[@Turk_2023]

Lady Bird is Hank Hill's dog

[@naarvmaan]

Where is shoal creek are the Dino tracks? I live walking distance near pease park.

[@imlistening1137]

@@naarvmaan We lived on Addison Blvd- you probably know where that is! I can’t remember exactly where it was, but somewhere near Gullett Elementary School, I think. Both of my kids were lucky enough to attend that school back when it was a science magnet school and had hundreds of animals! Everything from goats and bunnies, to butterfly cages and boas! We saw some scientists down there checking them out! This was in the mid 1990s.

[@Eyedunno]

If anything, this video has taught me that alcohol and water don't mix, so I'm taking my liquor straight from now on.

[@jacks1bonnielass]

😆 funny! But I do enjoy a day out on the lake on our pontoon, white claws all around 💋 Some ppl don’t like em I know. My best friend said they taste like static 🤣

[@ku-fc5nj]

If there was a “pusher” serial type, I think you would hear a lot more stories of those who survive. Not everyone would drown/die

[@tomburress4928]

This, right here. Even if the person was intoxicated when pushed in a lot would still be able to swim if they know how to. One would need to be pretty blacked out or in some way basically unconscious or close to it for someone to simply push them in. And with how much coverage it’s getting at least a few would come forward besides the random person posting online.

[@taniamayer5125]

That's what I was thinking but the guy that survived his fall/push over the barrier was found to be drugged I think the rest were drugged & pushed as they weren't tested for that drug when found and I'm sure with that drug in their system they would have drowned.

[@tomburress4928]

@@taniamayer5125 that’s a fair point

[@jackie1o1]

I was thinking something similar. Even if it's accidental drownings, there must be a lot of people that fall in and don't down? It's not like you instantly die if you fall in water.

[@katlynlacroix5261]

And no one would be taped up

[@SJ-um2ym]

Being roofied in Austin is almost a right of passage. It’s happened to me and I was lucky enough to have friends notice my abrupt behavior change. It’s terrifying.

[@JuliaAlexandra180]

Is it still detectable in a body after it has been in water for some time? Google didn't help

[@iguanaassassin9893]

It's a democrat city what do you expect.. they are all pdf files and predators.

[@cristinaf3844]

Jesus, I am so sorry that happened to you.

[@shideyafudo]

A right of passage?? Let’s not go that far. That’s a dangerous a mentality to have

[@RandiRain]

@@shideyafudo Obviously never been to Austin. The motto is, "Keep Austin Weird".

[@ruthhase-gutierrez9830]

Years ago there was a spew of young college men found drown in the Mississippi River. Always an accident, but then young men suddenly just stopped "accidentally drowning". Hmmm.... Why so many during a specific set of years, and then suddenly none?

[@FoOsieluuuuu]

I live in Austin. I can tell you that APD is absolutely worthless. This isn't sour grapes, but after watching (firsthand) open violence of APD on a police stop that was so innocent of a young black man, I started going out with a local group that videoed police at stops to be certain people's rights weren't consistently being violated (which they were). Despite never being disruptive or combative (verbally or physically, of course), despite adhering to all laws, even though I'd been threatened and even arrested twice (with charges that were dropped every time, even resulting in apology once to avoid me suing them), I'd been roughed up, myself, by APD trying to support citizen's rights. So in doing this, I was able to witness APD's laziness, their blind one-sidedness, their gross tunnel vision, and their consistent willingness to ignore the obvious and sacrifice things like chain of custody, correct documentation, tampering with witness testimony, etc. So, people need to take what APD says with the grain of salt the locals do. I won't dispute that LBL can get cold enough that hypothermia is a possibility,and that as an EMT, I've seen bad judgement, alcohol and lake like result in drownings, those are definitely possibilities, but at the rate we're seeing bodies pop up and the Austinites that are being found... I just think it all merits investigation from a police department that isn't so poorly mismanaged and so bad at their current fucking jobs.

[@Klm49]

Thank you for your comments! My brother was an EMT before going to med school, and his perspective on police behavior was invaluable since he has seen them both as part of a "team" on scene in a crisis, and as a civilian where they harass and present a hostile face as their normal behavior.

[@kathryntyler2565]

I wish it didn't feel so dangerous to question their role in this situation. So a particular thank you to both of you for reporting your experience and information.

[@PowMusic]

As an Austin resident, I can tell you that the lake is such a public spot! There’s always people around - which makes it more of a mystery

[@butter7734]

Ah perfect person for my question. Does Austin have gators?

[@btrueeth]

​@@butter7734 Yes. The police.

[@calebgoodwin2110]

I was just thinking the same thing

[@TattooedLuna]

What are your thoughts? As a local I’d love to know if you believe there is a serial killer operating in that area/using it as a dumping ground? X stay safe x

[@butter7734]

@@btrueeth that's what happens when you defund and demonize them and have a DA that refuses to prosecute when the police do arrest someone. You get police who don't care and make it easy for murderers. You probably voted for this.

[@dontwakethedeadp.jankey9592]

Found this channel by accident a few weeks ago and wasn't sure if I liked it at first but I can say it's one of my favorites. I love Mike's humor and the cases are interesting and often ones that I've never heard of. Love the accent as well.

[@Dazza5007]

You best get on the backlog of binge watching 😂 Start from the oldest one to the latest and see the changes in Mike and the intros background etc I did that and I’m glad I did👍 Still prefer Mike with glasses and the map at the start of where the crime took place 👍 Also the best life insurance payout ever pmsl

[@ellen-esltime]

Yes watch them all! He also has Spotify episodes

[@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206]

Before you know it you'll be saying, I hear ya barking big dog as well as leaving h's out.. Tree=3 Turdy=30 Etc etc Good luck & welcome to the fam!

[@hannahtangerine6531]

Welcome to the fam! 😆 I’ve been watching for years. Every. Single. Episode.

[@eangelillo]

@@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206you forgot, “Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.”

[@someonerandom256]

I'm from Austin but moved away years ago, and I was so confused as to where Lady Bird Lake was. I didn't realize that it was Town Lake.

[@derekadams3016]

I grew up in Austin. Anytime someone mentions Lady Bird Lake, I immediately say “Oh, you mean Town Lake” 😂

[@ClarissaA18]

@@derekadams3016 same 🤣

[@billoakes4475]

Austin back in the 60s and 70s was the greatest place to be . It was affordable , laid back , and full of friendly hippies. It's so sad to see it now i.e. crowded , and a middle class that is forced to live like the poor because of crazy expensive housing.

[@cackalackaboi9737]

Another 1k subs and you’re at 2M ,Mike. It’s been awesome to watch the channel grow as it has. You deserve it Mike, you do great work we all love it 👊🏻🫡

[@brendastier8605]

Way to go, Big Dog!😘

[@bellacruise9051]

Love that I was there when it was less than 1000.... great channel. One of the very best voices on here !!

[@cackalackaboi9737]

@@bellacruise9051 ❤️👍🏻

[@pomikiwi9010]

He's hit the 2mil.🎉🎉

[@eangelillo]

If you think I have nothing better to do than spend an hour watching another serial killer mystery, well you’d be right! Thanks, Mike!

[@jonslg240]

I love the way he tells stories. Btw: if someone was going around pushing people into the water, wouldn't there be a lot of stories from those who survived it? That idea seems unlikely to me, because it seems like there'd be many people talking about how they got shoved into the water at night by a stranger.. ESPECIALLY when these stories hit the news. I believe it's likely a combination of people drunkenly falling in, and people going in on purpose for one reason or another (drunk, tired of living, etc)

[@juliangonzales1169]

I’m from San Antonio which is about an hour away from Austin and I literally had a friend who was drowned by someone in the “Riverwalk”. They never found out who it was. It makes you wonder

[@confessorsedai]

Congratulations on 2 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!! Abso-fucking-lutely WELL EARNED! So happy and proud for you! I remember the excitement for the first 100.000 & now you’ve multiplied that by 20! Much respect!

[@lisaalane7694]

I live in an area called Chain of Lakes, in the drinkingest state in the union. I've been here for decades and couldn't tell you the last time a body was pulled out of water. This story is crazy.

[@kpandorastar]

Hello, Wisconsin!

[@daddysgirl102938]

Right.... like wtf I'm surrounded by lakes in ohio lots of big cities around and it's huge news if a body is found and it's usually a missing child that was found by search parties. Drunk people can swim it's like all people do get on kayakes w a case of beer and a bottle floating behind them and get wasted. Wtf else is there to do. Also who tf commits suicide by jumping in a lake? It's not easy to drown yourself. This just seems insane.

[@kekebanks3979]

@@kpandorastarand Hello (mostly) illinois

[@richmondvand147]

yet it happens everywhere, it all depends on a number of factors ESP design of the area and local drinking culture/party scene and austin being austin... yeah probably more than your state and the 2 states over in any direction - blackout doesn't describe how absolutely trashed people get.

[@miahsaint-georges]

Wisconsinites can hold their liquor. Texans, not so much.

[@ATA-wi2lh]

I was Eleno’s roommate freshman year. Thank you for covering this.

[@TattooedLuna]

Sorry for your loss.

[@riceg0bblr]

Stopped at 32 minutes to say that I grew up near two big lakes,l and my family would visit them all of the time. Accidents and deaths happened more than you would expect, I’ve personally witnessed someone almost drown but my brother saved him. Beer and water does not mix.

[@OriginalMerk1904]

I'm new to Austin 5 years now and these murders have been going on since I got here and still going.

[@user-ud5zi5lq6v]

Same!

[@mynameisworld]

They started when you got there, you say? 🤔

[@OriginalMerk1904]

@@mynameisworld well played.

[@m.a.2836]

I didn't hear you mention it but it's worth noting, swimming in Ladybird Lake has been BANNED since 1964 and the city regularly posts news reports discouraging swimming in it. This is extremely important when considering whether these incidents are accidents or attacks on people. The idea that accidental drownings come from swimming while drunk is preposterous. Falling in and drowning while drunk, maybe, but not from swimming. It's not like those found in the lake were unclothed either, like one would be if they were going for a swim.

[@scottking869]

Yeah because drunk people think straight 😂

[@thevocalcrone]

@@scottking869 drunk people tend to lose their inhibitions and strip and do skinny dipping. at least where i come from.

[@SugarandSarcasm]

Is there a reason given why swimming is banned? I saw another comment about whirlpools in the "lake", which would definitely make it more difficult to survive

[@Jay22222]

Is swimming the only activity where being drunk doesn’t affect your ability? If you ask me, being drunk makes just about anything more dangerous. It doesn’t matter if swimming is banned. If 100 sober people go in and 3 drown, then I would expect 10 people not to come back if 100 drunks went swimming. (Ie; it’s relative.)

[@m.a.2836]

@@thevocalcrone I'd believe that was more likely if any of the victims were naked or in their underwear, but that doesn't seem to be the case in any of them.

[@chawniey]

1.99M subs...Any moment that tickers gonna say 2M subscribers! You're in a class all your own when it comes to true crime content on KZbin. And I do mean CLASS! Congratulations and keep on telling us tales, Mike!

[@AaronCoats-vo5rq]

When it comes to true crime that chapter and Mr ballen are the 2 best but I'd vote Mr ballen number 1 and that chapter as number 2

[@mthomson213]

Coffee house has 2m and i think Adrian and Mike are friends

[@natalialin730]

@@mthomson213 That's a pity, because I think coffeehouse is a rip off of TC, and not as good.

[@pomikiwi9010]

That chapter is on 2mil now 🎉🎉🎉

[@chawniey]

@@pomikiwi9010 Woot Woot! Thanks for the update, @pomikiwi9010

[@iseekper5ection6]

I remember watching this a month ago, and today (July 11th), they found yet another body in the lake. 😳 I came back to watch this again. For some reason, the police don’t want to investigate these deaths, claiming su!cide! I call BS! 👀

[@delicate_genius]

Rainey street hasn't always been a party place. I remember going to Lustre Pearl's when there were just a few bars back in the early 2010s. You couldn't pay me to go there now. I can see the correlation of the increase of bars, drugged drinks, and increase of accidentally drunk drownings. Stay safe out there big dogs. Cause I love ya. Vette out.

[@bluegreenglue6565]

The officer saying "foilage" instead of foliage offered a moment of humor during an otherwise very dark litany of terrible events.

[@mattskustomkreations]

Yeah, one of my pet peeves.

[@shoesarebeingreviewed6533]

lol I noticed that too

[@paulanovelli258]

😊But Mike said falled instead of fallen. 😂

[@paulanovelli258]

​@mattskustomkreations supposebley😊

[@mattskustomkreations]

@@paulanovelli258 I agree for all intensive purposes.

[@ardimarcs7698]

I live by a lake/ponds that have tons of walking paths, both pavement and dirt, tons of pavilions for partying/drinking and the only bodies that heave been found in the last few years were clearly murdered. Very strange to have that many “non-suspicious” drownings in such a short time

[@bec7080]

I think it means a lot that when the bars closed the drownings stopped means a lot. I don't think that there's no chance that no one could have been killed and dropped into the lake but it does make a sense that people who were falling into the water didn't make it out. I think that what needs to be done for the safety of the community is a better railing system by that river where people walk by

[@mynameisworld]

So... you think there's a chance that no one could have been killed and dropped into the lake. Or you don't think there's a chance that anyone could have been killed and dropped into the lake. Or you think there's no chance that anyone could have been killed and dropped into the lake. These are three very different statements. Your triple-negative makes it impossible to know which one of these you mean.

[@elladeon]

​@mynameisworld i don't think it's unclear. Yes, there is a possibility that some of the victims were killed but the vast majority are, as Mike said, misadventure.

[@kelliintexas3575]

San Antonio has ZERO RAILS not even a curb ankle high - its a shear right angle. The ENTIRE RIVER is NOTHING but bars the entire length BOTH SIDES. You can step straight off into the water.... ZERO DROWNINGS.

[@user-vr1ut8jx1x]

I’ve been a fan for a while now but never commented. Bro ur humour and sarcasm cracks me up all the time even late at night waking up my house 😂

[@lightbeingform]

I live in a town w a river and they find 30-50 bodies in it every year. There are legends around certain sites and unfortunately a mystique has built up around murder, suicide, and doing stupid stuff on the river at night, so it's a vicious cycle. I feel so awful for the families 😢

[@dawnsunrise1981]

Yes !! I grew up in The City of Rivers!! Tombigbee, Black Warrior River’s Emerge and Empty into the Gulf. I have lost count sadly with the number of drownings through the years. Freaky Accidents Example: Ran Over with Boat Motor, Fall in while Fishing on the bank and boats. Going over the Lock & Dam. Erie accidents every year. Most Heartbreaking are children without life jackets. The rivers are muddy so you can’t even see anything 1 inch under that water. Huge Yellow Fin Cat Fish. 60lbs or more.

[@timothy2935]

And where are you from @lightbeingform sounds crazy!

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

Sadly as humans we struggle to cope with losing people and when we don't get all of our questions answered which leads people to think there's something bigger happening when there isn't. Don't think there's a serial killer here, just a tragic set of coincidences.

[@lbr88x30]

Cap

[@annedolan3050]

30-50 bodies a year? That's a lot of bodies. 😮

[@asheyoung5976]

Im a criminal justice student at the nearby Texas State University. I recently wrote a paper in a class about serial killers on the Rainey St Ripper. Ive been a fan of your channel for many years and it blew my mind that you covered this. In my humble opinion, i think there is a serial killer active in the area but i think the body count is probably around 6 or 7. Like you said a lot of these are either accidents or one-off killings. Im a little curious how you even heard about this story to begin with, because as you said, the police are downplaying it. Either way, its super cool you covered it. Keep it up man. We love ya.

[@wisdomsleuth77777]

It just strikes me as Riley's death in Tennessee. That felt like he was slipped something and was followed so an inside outside little thing they're running their. Always kind of wondered if the :-) was more of a cult Club then just a one of person

[@wisdomsleuth77777]

I would also suggest especially with some of these more high-profile cases to follow the numerology of it because I think that is a part of it like Cole and the 13th date

[@deeborahm1martin615]

I heard about this area on one of Mikes comments and researched it , pretty mental x

[@Catie11]

It is all over the internet. All different stories of the cause. The spiked drink and Grindr stories seem popular and real to me..

[@annamarie6615]

Share your paper!

[@nancyyarbrough1445]

Congratulations on 2 million subscribers, Mike. No one deserves it more than you. Thank you for the excellent videos. This is the best YT channel I watch. Your humor and respect for the victims and their families is second to none.

[@grizzlybexar8177]

Mike. I've been a fan for a few years now and have watched all of your videos. After living in Austin for 20 years I am impressed with your knowledge of Austin....Shoal Creek, Waller Creek, etc. it's like you've been there. And it's a crime ring....connected bartenders, Uber drivers and waitresses. They're targeting people....doping their drinks and taking their arses out.

[@Gidget521]

Hey, you too! Hope you’re having a good week, Mike. Thanks, as always for all you do!

[@ThatChapter]

Thanks for being here!

[@BeeHash]

Hell ya

[@andrealotter122]

Hi Mike! Love From South Africa!! 🎉

[@taxirob2248]

@@ThatChapter is the longer compilation format working better for you?

[@tristinrebel718]

These cases are tragically wild! 💔 🕊️ ☮️ Rest in peace. ❤ As a King of the Hill fan, I can't help but notice the connections to the show: KOTH takes place in, Arlen Texas (fictional city) & Hank Hill lives at 123 Rainey St., & Hank's dogs name is, Lady Bird.

[@katiekane5247]

Woah, that's weird

[@emoly4934]

Good connection, I missed that but now my mind is spinning! 🙀🤯

[@AlphaZaius67]

So what you’re saying is Dale is going around and drugging people’s drinks. Got it.

[@SuperSpudnik]

What does Mike Judge know that we don't?!

[@toohighstrung]

I worked in search and rescue for awhile, these numbers are pretty low for most water towns. We don't always report publicly what we find unless the family consents.

[@lisa__rcs]

I’m an Austinite and I think your “accidental serial killer” theory makes a lot of sense. One of my favorite channels, The Lore Lodge, has been exploring this case and others like it that many say are related to the Smiley Case Killers, but their theory is a group of women targeting men at bars. In Austin specifically, I think the population boom means there’s a lot more people to take advantage of and there’s probably several people drugging these people to rob them, not intending for any of them to ever end up dead. I think the spike in deaths can be explained by the fact that a lot of people moved here post 2020 (it’s become a tech hub with cheaper cost of living than other tech hubs) and the state of the economy lately has probably driven the perpetrators to become more desperate for cash and more likely to perform these druggings. Reminds me of a lot of the movie Hustlers - those women betted on the fact that men wouldn’t come forward and admit to being drugged and robbed because it was embarrassing, and that’s how they got away with it for so long.

[@pyromaniack13]

Aiden is so lame

[@rushslayer8647]

How the hell can there be that many deaths, and not one of them be foul play? For the chief of police to sit there with a straight face and say that is ridiculous.

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

Because a lot of them are accidental deaths... there isn't a serial killer.

[@araxe6644]

There's no serial killer in Ba Sing Se

[@rushslayer8647]

@@-xxMelissaxx- I didn’t say there was a serial killer that’s just stupidity, what I am saying is there’s no way in hell that all of those are accidents. Something screwy is going on, and I’m not just talking about there, there’s weird types of water deaths going on all over the world and I’m just saying some of those have something to do with that shit that’s all no I do not think there is a serial killer but there is something definitely friggin weird going on with people mostly males stopping drinking and dying in rivers and canals and if you look into it a little bit, you can find one guy that actually made it out miraculously, but then couldn’t remember anything about it at all. I’m getting too far ahead of myself. I’ll just stick to the fact that not all of those deaths are accidental, there’s not a chance.

[@denisehagwood4542]

​@@rushslayer8647 i mean it's been explained over and over. Men walk alone at night, women don't. Men piss outside, women (usually) don't. Men drink more than women, even when accounting for body weight. I think the duct tape one is 100% murder but the rest are accidents. Accidents are boring though so people want it to be something else, like a serial killer

[@kimarmstrong2010]

​@-xxMelissaxx- not sure how you can continue to make this comment on so many of these posts - how do you KNOW all these deaths are accidental ? It may not be 1 person doing this for it to be a serial killer but there's just as much possibility that some of these people were murdered - geez

[@skeptiklive]

Local austinite here - yes, there's a surprising amount of deaths compared to other bodies of water, yes, it's very possible some of these deaths are murders... but one thing non-locals don't seem to understand is the extent to which people get absolutely trashed in downtown Austin and Rainey street - it is the party capitol of texas and we absolutely over-serve people here a lot. I'm honestly surprised there aren't more accidental drownings down there with the amount of drunk people that walk past the river every weekend - so I would honestly guess that at best it's just a place where some murderers dump bodies on occasion given the high incidence of deaths there, but don't see strong evidence to support a serial killer as prolific as the internet claims. My biggest claim to support this is that the deaths stopped during the pandemic when most bars were closed. Could be a lack of intoxicated victims for the killer, but I really think it's most likely just based on alcohol + water not mixing very well

[@SuperStrik9]

I'm not an Austinite or from Texas but I agree. Plus the number of people that go out partying especially over the years is A LOT. Thousands. Even 1 thousand people is a lot if you think about it. So for 5, 10 or even 15 people to drown over a 15 year period in a body of water close to bars and clubs is not that surprising to me. I've never bought into the Smiley Face killer theory either so. 🤷‍♂

[@sinan2.71]

Sounds reasonable. That bit about nothing happening during the pandemic, especially. But Austin PD is not portrayed as a paragon here.

[@bunnyluver2176]

I'm from Madison Wisconsin and we have 2 large lakes that surround the downtown/campus areas known for HEAVY drinking (it is wisconsin after all) and we don't have many ppl drowning like Austin. I actually have a friend from Austin who moved here and she said the vibes of Austin are very similar to Madison...party town, progressive, college town, within a conservative state.

[@dmreddragon6]

@@SuperStrik9 - To me the smiley face killer(s) seemed plausible, as the guys actually seemed to fit a "type". I didn't see that here. Quite a few really weren't that young at all. Plus one of the older guys looked "weathered", one appeared to be wearing his prison garb. A few women thrown in the numbers, city visitors...seems to be a good mix.

[@nicoleflierl637]

Finally, the perfect answer... not wishy~ washy, & makes sense. I live in Buffalo Ny, where the Niagara river flows into lake Erie, HUGE under tow, & mostly drop offs into the water, plus the "clubs & bars" dont have that extreme type of access as Austin does to the water. We have 4am bar closing too, so you would think we would have something more like this,, but if theres a concert on the lake, we watch the sun go down, & then were usually going, inland. Plus your weather is warmer, hence maybe why ppl want to be by water, us, we wanna keep warm!! So i think its all Enviromental, in most ways.... Plus us North'ner's usually look at Texas as hot & desolate, but when i went to Austin, that water brings trees, & an inviting coolness by that lake/river, still why i think its the Enviroment you find yourself drawn too after a night of drinking in the warmer South...

[@Turbojets_Channel]

This is crazy! I had no idea. As an airline employee, I’ve walked this bridge on layovers many times. Heck I’ve even stolen a road sign there. Had no clue

[@brycemichel9745]

I'm telling...

[@possumfriend2335]

Don't admit to anything online, and if you do- never underestimate the willingness of random people who see it to go above and beyond to research who you are and report it because they can. That's my free consultation as not an attorney.

[@PetProjects2011]

Anytime the media gives a "name" to a serial killer (such as Rainey Street Killer, or Green River Killer), I think of the episode of CSI where Grissom says it's a bad idea for the news media to do this because 1. It can generate copycat killers. 2. If the killer does other murders outside of that area, or outside the M.O. it makes it difficult to connect them to the previous murders.

[@kittyk.klandasions7008]

I live in Whitechapel where Jack the ripper stomping grounds were.. i have walked down the Ol' cobbled alleyways at 2/3/4/5am in the mornings it's still got a very haunting feel to it...

[@IAMBADINAGOODWAY]

I 100% agree with your theory. I used to manage a hostel on the lake. LOTS of drunk people. LOTS of opportunities to fall into the lake. I also grew up near Seattle, also LOTS of opportunities to fall into the water. But you really have to see and feel the local area of Austin to understand. Bottom line, you are likely correct on all accounts. This area is full of drunk college students and tourists. More than any area I have lived or worked. And I’ve been all over the country.

[@tjharmon891]

But they have the date rape drug in their blood...

[@erpthompsonqueen9130]

Thank you. Watching from Alaska. 🕊

[@depechebeckas1]

I visited Austin two months ago. Call me paranoid, but I avoided Rainey Street just in case.

[@HavianEla]

That just sounds like studying the area you’re traveling to for safety, which is smart lol

[@pineywoodslawandcrime]

I lived there for 27 years. Left in 2009 when my Dad got sick and I returned to my hometown. I used to kayak on LB Lake all the time. No bodies, when I was living there. This is scary.

[@DaimonWalker]

I just looked up the stats for the River Thames. Average is 30 bodies dragged out of there annually. I find that surprising.

[@davetheheretic295]

The novel Our Mutual Friend has a character that makes his living robbing dead bodies he drags out out of the Thames. It was written in 1864.

[@LittleKikuyu]

Most of the poor victims fall in and break their necks on the crust of detritus 🙈

[@marikak2425]

PUT UP CAMERAS!!!! Jesus.

[@delicate_genius]

Unwarranted satisfaction that you hit 2M on a video about my home town. 😅

[@HeyImMars]

You're so close to 2 mil, Mike! I remember watching you right before covid with less than 500k. You've came a long way and you deserve every bit of it 💖

[@deannacrownover3]

You know things are strange when Mike is the most cheerful person uploading today. Nowadays, serial killers are not as depressing as headlines.

[@cuntapalooza]

And the headlines fuel a culture that breeds violence and more serial killers 😅

[@katiekane5247]

Basically the same thing, it's just a matter of numbers 😕

[@112523]

The only difference is that most serial killers don't run a country and or commit heinous acts on the scale were seeing today in one certain country

[@deannacrownover3]

@@112523 Precisely.

[@hippylife4330]

Been watching for a while, soo happy you’re bringing light to my hometown. Someone needs to bring attention to this!!

[@StatusFX3]

I've lived in Austin since 2007, and I must say, APD did a good job keeping this under wraps. My community (which is rather large) never really talked about it, and I never really heard all of this info until now, though I did know bodies kept popping up. Crazy stuff

[@lisahinton9682]

Mike nailed it: Young males are risk-takers, fearless, and love to drink. I'd guess most, if not all, those deaths are accidental. Nine-thousand-ish more subscribers, and you'll get to two-million, Mike! Go, Mike, go! So so happy for you. I've been here from just about the beginning and your channel is the BEST storytelling channel out there.

[@jezzyrowe5824]

I agree too, but in a very infinitesimal number of cases maybe the risk was wandering down to the water with a murderer.

[@jonstone9741]

We all know that there is a serial killer on the loose. It's called alcohol. It kills hundreds of thousands of Americans every year.

[@tjharmon891]

But most of the bodies are full of thr date rape drug

[@RD24LFG]

Love Mike but tbh Ballen has him beat. Just wish Ballen still posted videos more often.

[@LexyWolfe561]

I don't think that it's the case 100% of the time, but I don't think it's some grand conspiracy either. You're correct, most of them are probably benign, but it also likely includes some actual murders as the other cases make it easier for a legitimate criminlnal to fly under the radar.

[@mskarmaa]

FINALLY! I've been patiently waiting for you to cover this!! As a lifetime Houstonian, we've been watching these cases because Houston has also had our own cases of men turning up in our bayou and our ship channel. Almost always men, drunk, walking alone, and from a club/bar area here in Houston. They started ramping up around the same time as the Lady Bird Lake deaths. I'm really wondering if they're related. Anyways longtime fan here so I hope you see this message! Alright, now to start the show. 😁 Let's give it a goooooooo!!!! 🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[@cb3514]

I'm born & raised H-town, now living in Austin since 2001. Like you, I absolutely believe there is a connection in deaths between the 2 cities, with the addition of New Orleans (Bourbon st) & Memphis (Biel st) as well. All 4 locations are similarly known for bar/tourist streets near scenic bodies of water. I'm convinced there is a well-organized group of theives who are supplied with benzo type drugs, & trained in slipping them into the drinks of bar patrons in these areas in effort to easily rob them...not just of $ and valuables on them but also eventual identity theft. This group may even consist of bartenders, because some of these locations have temp bartender schools that allow businesses (bars) to hire temp bartenders short-term during busy nights or scheduled city events. I know the temp bartender companies definitely exist in Austin & Memphis, and I bet Houston & New Orleans have similar businesses. In February of this year, there was a group arrested in TN that had ties back to Texas doing exactly this. I don't think killing is the ultimate goal, but it could be a common and convenient "accident" allowing just enough time to financially benefit while also covering their tracks.

[@mskarmaa]

​@cb3514 oh snap! I didn't even think about the bartending aspect of it! We absolutely have schools here that teach flairing and mixology. I was looking for the list of ppl found in both Houston & Austin over the last two years but can't seem to locate it. We had another body found here recently. You hit the nail right on the head with this whole comment though. 👏 I agree with you...this has to be some type of organized group committing these deaths.

[@wisdomsleuth77777]

​@@cb3514bam I was going to say Tennessee and look at the Riley case I definitely feel like that black car was following him and possibly also the white van. But everything you said here I have said also. It's an inside outside thing. And that was confirmed in the Riley case that the bartenders and staff still floated to the more busier bars each night

[@eponack]

I have a question about the demographics of the victims. There seems to be a high percentage of POC or alternative lifestyle people. Not enough curiosity to dig into it, but it crossed my mind while watching this.

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

There is an account I read somewhere online of a young man who is certain he was roofed in a bar on Rainey St. He wasn't drunk or intoxicated when he entered, but left an hour or so later seriously messed up. He called his girlfriend but wasn't able to form a word, let alone a sentence, and she assumed he was simply drunk. He recounts the total nightmare of trying to get home and the terrible sickness he endured for two days afterwards. Apparently police weren't interested, and bar staff told him there's too much business and money made in that area for the Mayor to authorise policing and increased security because it would discourage visitors. Great video Mike, thank you 💕

[@musicbytonya]

I think it’s a mix of accidental, suicidal, intentional violence (drd), and a dumping ground for a serial killer. I love the new background!

[@TimesUp8888]

Agree.

[@adamc827]

I’m not saying there isn’t a serial killer in this area, but there are cameras everywhere around that lake. It is believed said cameras caught one of the deaths that was ruled accidental by police, but with them not expanding on some of the other deaths is cause for concern. If there is a serial killer they have direct knowledge on the security setup in that area.

[@JB-ot7sd]

As someone who just stayed on the lake recently, I agree. It's an incredibly busy area. Like there's paths but they have rails too. He couldn't see them from above in Google maps. But they're definitely there. Who knows about a serial killer. Kind of scary to think of people preying on inebriated college kids. And to think it's probably a thing bigger than just ladybird lake is even scarier.

[@cdes1776]

I might add that growing trees, shrubbery and such will block views. Also, it's been said in many cities that just because they exist doesn't mean they work.

[@Gunsrgreat4all]

You can't get justice in a leftist city.

[@Kolbua]

Probably a cop themselves

[@CSDonohue11]

You think so but how many people do you know that drowned ?? & then while drinking ?? Yea , not very common . So don’t fall for that BS about YoungMen get drunk and fall in water That’s ridiculous We’ve partied around water for generations around here out at the lake and at our pools Blessed Yes and Thankful Yes Not a common way to go I don’t care how waisted you get You know not to go falling in water .

[@caitlynweiss2328]

Ah, score! We missed ya Friday. Let's give this one a goo 🎉

[@ThatChapter]

Got an extra long one for ya today!

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

​@@ThatChapterthat's what he said 😂

[@jimmyzhao2673]

@@woodworkingandepoxy643 👀

[@187umkillah]

Love seeing the 2 million mark my brother! Started watching before like 100,000 even told my mom back then you had one the best channels by far and to see almost 2 million more ppl agree and finally realized its awesome. First channel ive watched from the beginning to see grow so much. Definitely deserve its the kicker. I don't understand a lot of these over night channels growing and content sux. Ive seen you grow naturally its awsome. Your personality sells it my brother. Serious with just a hint of light hearted comedy makes perfect combo. Plus your innocence you portray, and your quality in production makes the perfect mix i guess lol. Glad your seeing this kind of success. I remember before the channel really had a formula, was sometimes a few short stories, you actually going visit places, discussing serial killers, fbi list, you name it. Once you got this formula you stuck with i seen the confidence grow and boom off to races... just cool to see idk im old now i guess lol. Get joy in little stuff like seeing ppl who actually deserve good get good! One love brotha!

[@CarmelN1]

2 million! 🎉 So delighted for you! You’re beyond deserving. Thanks for everything you do! ❤

[@marcob2137]

I hear you barking, big dog! 🐶

[@caseycrow4000]

Me at work: RUFF RUFF!!!!

[@CSDonohue11]

You think so but how many people do you know that drowned ?? & then while drinking ?? Yea , not very common . So don’t fall for that BS about YoungMen get drunk and fall in water That’s ridiculous We’ve partied around water for generations around here out at the lake and at our pools Blessed Yes and Thankful Yes Not a common way to go I don’t care how waisted you get You know not to go falling in water .

[@Bigtimefithing]

I can't stop saying this! 😅❤😂

[@marcob2137]

@@Bigtimefithing I've been saying this to my two pups! 😂 They just tilt their little heads and look at me funny 🤣

[@megnotmegan1966]

Yeah, me too, but mine are pugs 😂

[@detrikat]

Clapped and screamed when I saw the length!! Love ya, Mike!

[@elliotmckenzie3504]

👀👀

[@dirtybeard70_Alivein85]

That's what she said.... had to

[@detrikat]

Now I'm blushing.

[@JoanneRutledge-mk8ms]

Oh yeah😂 do tell 😊 .lv it.

[@katiekane5247]

Girth ain't bad either 🤣

[@jonathangonzalez3793]

Fantastic video man. You put alot of love and research into this and it shows. Phenomenal

[@Brandoncye]

Oh wow. I live in ATX and stopped going downtown bcuz of this. So creepy to know noones be caught! Thanks for covering this!

[@suddenlystarry]

My partner and i cheered when we saw the topic for today's video. We've been TC fans for years and shes in the Lady Bird Lake SK Facebook group, so we've been waiting for the paths to collide. ❤

[@wisdomsleuth77777]

You should look into the bartender inside outside theory on that and Tennessee the comment written above yours goes into more detail about it and I think it's enlightening and completely plausible

[@wisdomsleuth77777]

MsKarma comment

[@brandyhardin-hj2cr]

The family of the man who was found in the lake in 2015 probably knew he had no water in his lungs due to the autopsy report. Family usually receives copies of these. Thanks for your videos, Mike.

[@sarahlewis7669]

Hey Mike, Congratulations on reaching 2M subs. Been subbed since forever. Love your content and always looking forward-to the next instalment from your channel. Keep up the good work. Love from Doncaster, UK. ❤

[@liisafilms]

A lot of drunk guys stop to take a pee, possibly at the edge of the water? Then fall in and get in trouble

[@adrianna4418]

Austin Native here. Shoal creek isn't just shallow, there's usually no water in there unless it recently rained.

[@melissajacobs5822]

Exactly. Im finding it IMPOSSIBLE to believe that a guy from AK legitimately drowned there

[@annamarie6615]

​@@melissajacobs5822 correct. 2 bodies found there with trauma. The cops say they didn't have trauma but the families say otherwise.

[@jacks1bonnielass]

I agree. A serial k-ller would KNOW that Lady Bird Lake was a place where a lot of drownings have hpnd, using that as a cover to then dump victims. I believe at least 4-5 of the ppl were actual victims. Makes sense to me. Tracy Walder, a women who used to be an FBI/CIA investigator, pointed out something interesting on the recently released Sidebar L&C video. She said when more victims are found in Austin, less are found in or around the river in Chicago, and vice versa. She wasn’t saying 100% that it was connected, but as she pointed out, it wouldn’t be the first time we’d seen a k-ller willing to continuously cross state lines 🤷🏼‍♀️ Why in the world Austin PD hasn’t at least reached out to the FBI to bring them in, just to be certain, is baffling to me.

[@wtfwtfwtfwee]

I can’t be the only one to be thinking about King of the Hill when you say “Lady Bird Lake” and “Rainey street” (Lady Bird was Hank’s dogs name and Rainey street is the name of the street they live on in the show)

[@yuriivanov8868]

Same here!

[@JarrodMedrano]

Probably not a coincidence since Mike Judge is from Texas

[@notpub]

There's somethin wrong with that boy 😂

[@rudra62]

Uncanny the way cartoons with mainly adult audiences tell of things in the news several years after such cartoons air. Coincidence? (Yeah, probably) Selection bias? (Most definitely!)

[@RealFunFuneral976]

​@JarrodMedrano hes not FROM Texas. But he lives in Austin to this day.

[@paigetremblay7380]

Really appreciate how well and thoroughly researched this video is. Doesn’t just feed into the rumor mill but looks at the facts and different angles. Great as always!

[@gaylegoodman9097]

Thank you so much, Mike, for another great video. I’ll be looking forward to the next.😊

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

Who would have thought that drinking too much and wandering down by the lake alone would be a recipe for disaster.

[@dnr2089]

Indeed, who knew! 😂

[@gregbors8364]

IKR, I hate it when I get drunk, and then duct-tape myself before I decide to go swimming

[@taramay000]

I live in Brisbane, which is on a massive river. We never have “accidental drownings” even though the party strip is literally ON the river. Also Sydney city is on a harbour… again, no “accidental drownings”. There is definitely something odd going on there.

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

It's just a tragic series of coincidences. Maybe you have better safety measures, maybe it's just safer there overall. There's not serial killer but the city needs to improve safety measures around that lake for sure.

[@judithgannon5642]

​@@-xxMelissaxx-lots of suppositions with an overtone of fact. Kind of off-putting.

[@red2846]

I’m from Austin and this is crazy 😮 love the new background and you,Mike!

[@iAmiSaid]

Mike we love u!! I haven't heard of this, live in New York, excited to dive into the story right now, thank you for all your hard work!

[@pamelamac2879]

I used to live on a lake. I’m curious what the floor of the lake and depths are near shore. Lakes can be very silty on the bottom, which is like quick sand; you ant get out and it’s really scary, even in 2’ shallow water and you’re a good swimmer. Love you, Mike 🫶🏼

[@ChrisMissal]

It's not deep on the sides, but it is muddy and steep in places. You can see the sticks and muck in the water from the shore.

[@PeaceLoveHonor]

It's also not actually a lake, though.

[@delicate_genius]

It's a river.