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Texas police have found at least 16 bodies in the bayous around Houston so far this year, according to authorities and local reports, sparking concerns of a serial killer which city leaders are working to dispel.

Houston's mayor has said police have no evidence of a serial killer, but experts are calling for an extensive investigation into the deaths.

"Something is afoot," said Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD sergeant and criminal justice professor, at Penn State-Lehigh Valley. "A coincidence? Unlikely. A careful inspection of each case is warranted, including the 48 hours prior to the discovery of their disappearance."

The spate of apparent drownings is reminiscent of another concerning number of deaths in the waters of

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