News Summary
Jade Elise McKissic, a junior at the University of Houston, has been found deceased in Brays Bayou after going missing. The police are investigating her death, which showed no signs of trauma. The university community is mourning her loss and providing counseling resources for students affected by the tragedy.
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20-year-old Jade Elise McKissic, a junior at the University of Houston, has been found dead in Brays Bayou following her disappearance on September 14, 2025. McKissic was last seen on September 11, 2025, leaving the 3700 block of North MacGregor Way, and her body was discovered on September 15, approximately 2.5 miles from that location. The Houston Police Department has confirmed that an autopsy showed no signs of trauma or foul play, while the exact cause of death remains under investigation by medical examiners.
According to reports, McKissic had spent the evening before she went missing visiting local bars with friends. It was alleged that she left a bar alone, leaving her cell phone behind, to visit a nearby gas station for a drink. Witnesses reported that she was seen walking toward Brays Bayou near the intersection of Scott Street and MacGregor Way after departing from the gas station.
The University of Houston community has expressed deep shock and concern over McKissic’s untimely death. Studying strategic communications and advertising, she was not only a dedicated student but was also involved with the university’s 2025 Orientation team and worked as a student employee. The university described her as a “campus resident and a friend to many in our community.” McKissic was affectionately known by the nickname “Sage” and was recognized by relatives as a dedicated individual involved in both church and school activities.
In light of this tragedy, the University of Houston has made counseling resources available for students and faculty, acknowledging the impact of McKissic’s passing on the campus community. The university issued a statement expressing profound sadness regarding the incident, which occurred off-campus.
The Houston Police Department is currently leading the investigation into McKissic’s death and is collaborating closely with university officials as they seek further clarity on the matter. As the investigation remains active, updates on the cause of death will be provided as they become available. In the meantime, the university community continues to mourn the loss of a promising young individual whose future was tragically cut short.
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Additional Resources
- Houston Chronicle: University of Houston Student Found Dead
- Wikipedia: Jade McKissic
- Click2Houston: Body Found in Brays Bayou Identified as Missing UH Student
- Google Search: Jade McKissic
- FOX 26 Houston: UH Houston Student Dead Details
- Encyclopedia Britannica: University of Houston
- Black Enterprise: Missing Houston College Student Found Dead in Bayou
- Google News: Houston Student Death
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