The Houston mayor has shut down social media rumors that there is a serial killer operating in the city.

Speaking at a Tuesday afternoon news conference alongside Chief of Houston Police Department, J. Noe Diaz Jr., John Whitmire said there was "no evidence" that a serial killer existed, amid concerns about a spate of deaths in Texas ' most populous city.

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Why It Matters

Five bodies were located in bayous in Houston between September 15 and September 2020 sparking concern on social media platforms like TikTok , Instagram and X that they may be the work of an unknown serial killer.

The need for Whitmire to intervene in response to the rumors underscores the potential for

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