Photo: Neal McNeil / iStock / Getty ImagesPolice have recovered a sixth body in the Houston bayou within days amid growing concerns of a serial killer. The alarming pace of six bodies within 10 days has sparked growing public concern about a potential serial killer. “There is no serial killer. Criminologist Krista Gehring, a professor at UH-Downtown, said environmental factors could be contributing to the sudden rise in visible bodies. Despite assurances from authorities, fear of a serial killer has continued to spread on social media.