Houston, December 25, 2025
Houston police are investigating the discovery of a body found in Buffalo Bayou on Christmas Eve. This adds to a troubling record of bayou-related deaths in the city. The police have responded to numerous reports, bringing the total to 34 deaths in the waterways this year. The investigation focuses on the area near Memorial Drive where the body was discovered. Previous incidents earlier in the year highlight an ongoing concern for residents and local authorities regarding safety in Houston’s waterways.
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Houston police are currently investigating the discovery of another body found in Buffalo Bayou on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.
Details of the Recent Discovery
Reports of the body in Buffalo Bayou emerged approximately 17 to 18 hours prior to the current time, with the location cited near 3500 Memorial Drive and Memorial Parkway. Authorities responded to the scene to conduct their investigation.
Ongoing Investigations and Broader Context
This recent discovery adds to a significant number of incidents involving bodies found in Houston’s waterways throughout 2025. As of now, Houston police have responded to Buffalo Bayou after reports of another body found, bringing the total to 34 bayou deaths in 2025. Earlier in the year, as of November 8, 2025, Houston police had investigated 39 bodies found in bayous.
Previous incidents in 2025 include the finding of a body in Buffalo Bayou near Commerce and Milam Street on September 26. In September 2025, Houston police investigated the recovery of a fifth body from local waterways in under a week. On September 16, 2025, the body of University of Houston student Jade McKissic was found in Brays Bayou.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened recently in Buffalo Bayou?
- Houston police are investigating the discovery of another body found in Buffalo Bayou on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.
- Where was the body found?
- The body was found in Buffalo Bayou, with locations cited near 3500 Memorial Drive and Memorial Parkway.
- How many bayou deaths have occurred in Houston in 2025?
- As of now, Houston police have responded to Buffalo Bayou after reports of another body found, bringing the total to 34 bayou deaths in 2025.
- What was the total number of bodies investigated in Houston bayous as of November 2025?
- As of November 8, 2025, Houston police had investigated 39 bodies found in bayous.
- Were there other notable incidents in Houston’s bayous recently?
- Yes, previous incidents in 2025 include the finding of a body in Buffalo Bayou near Commerce and Milam Street on September 26, and the recovery of a fifth body from local waterways in under a week in September. Additionally, the body of University of Houston student Jade McKissic was found in Brays Bayou on September 16, 2025.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incident Date | December 24, 2025 |
| Location of Discovery | Buffalo Bayou, near 3500 Memorial Drive and Memorial Parkway |
| Investigating Agency | Houston Police Department |
| Total Bayou Deaths (2025) | 34 (as of recent report) |
| Total Bayou Bodies Investigated (as of Nov 8, 2025) | 39 |
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