Some Tahoe locals insist that bodies of boaters and swimmers who drowned in Lake Tahoe have turned up Pyramid Lake and vice versa. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. His remains are in amazing physical condition, said Sheriffs Sgt. [emailprotected]Copyright 2011, Los Angeles Times~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Read the fascinating news story of Mr. Windecker's recovery and saw your post on Find A Grave. Death: 10 Jul 1994 United States of America. The 700-year-old Coronation chair that has been used for the crowning of monarchs since the 14th century is getting a makeover ahead of Charles' big day, Atlanta's wealthiest suburb inches closer to secede from the crime-ridden city and could be up for a vote as soon as TODAY, Three Kansas City police officers are shot during standoff: 'We've been reminded too much lately how dangerous police work can be', Damage control? Asked what hed seen and filmed on the lake bottom, Cousteau reportedly replied, The world isnt ready for whats down there.. 2023 www.dispatch.com. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Authorities at Lake Tahoe have identified the remains of a scuba diver who disappeared in the lake's waters 17 years ago. ", Stephen Drew, retired chief curator for the California State Railroad Museum, says, "I don't believe there is any credence in the rumor you are trying to track down -- in fact, far from it. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He dismissed speculation that Windecker had gone undiscovered for so long because his body had been caught in underwater tunnels that legend says connects Lake Tahoe with Pyramid Lake northeast of Reno. Best quality coke is made from crawfish. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Jim Byers said. Other stories about oddities beneath Lake Tahoe have been debunked by experts. Windecker's whole body was still in his wetsuit and boots when he was found, thus providing more evidence for how long bodies can be preserved down there. A thorough autopsy will be conducted, said Byers, who presumes the diver suffered a heart attack or stroke, or simply ran out of air. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? On July 10, 1994, Donald Christopher Windecker set out for a dive in Lake Tahoe. It's deep, it's cold, it's hard to recover a body from.". Windecker's body was still wearing the wetsuit, weight belt and air tank he had on July 10, 1994, when the 44-year-old former city planner from Reno, Nevada went scuba diving in the lake with a friend. CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) The body of a scuba diver recovered from Lake Tahoe has been identified as a man who disappeared 17 years ago. But McLaughlin has another reason for dismissing the rumor. Accompanied by a friend, Windecker planned to swim to a depth of about 100 feet. When talking about the diver who drowned, he forgot to mention that the mayor who was busted for cocaine trafficking was also rumored to be involved in prostitution. Windecker was reported missing in July of 1994 when he was scuba diving in the lake with a friend. Heres an example of an Ask the RGJ from 2011: Lake Tahoe has been a dumping ground for the bodies of Chinese railroad workers and victims of mob killings. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Mr Windecker's body was discovered in 265 feet of water by a recreational diver in late July off Rubicon Point along Tahoe's west shore. The body of Donald Christopher Windecker was found by a deep diver wedged inside of a rock crevice in Lake Tahoe, near Rubicon Point, on July 24. The well-preserved body of Donald Christopher Windecker was discovered July?23 on an underwater shelf 265 feet below the surface. I don't mean to be cold but the family was at peace with Chris's death and rather than give closure bringing him up just opened an old wound. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The well-preserved body of Donald Christopher Windecker was discovered July 23 on an underwater shelf, 265 feet below the surface. Try again later. His friend tried to help, but then began running out of air and had to leave Windecker behind. It has swallowed divers before, and some remain missing. Play it now! Police reports say his partner reported Windecker appeared to have problems with his equipment and began to sink while the two were surfacing. Hello! Besides, McLaughlin says, the mob was more focused in Southern Nevada and "it's easier to bury a body out in the desert, which precludes the risk of the body washing up on the shore.". Horror film legend Ricou Browning who starred as Gill-man in Creature from the Black Lagoon dies aged 93 from natural causes, What's your biggest turn off? You can also continue the discussion on TIMEs Facebook page and on Twitter at @TIME. Latest: OckhamsRazor22; 2 minutes ago; Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Record information. Decided to do a little further research for you and found that he was born in Tulare County, California on December 19, 1949. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. In attendance was his widow, Mary Windecker, son, Marcus Windecker, daughter, Claire Windecker, brother & wife, John & Lane Windecker, sisters, Geri and Corey Windecker and several close family friends. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. At least, there was until people introduced kokanee salmon to the rivers, and then crawfish as a food source. Bryan Golmitz of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said Windecker's body was well preserved after 17 years -- "He looked 90 percent like a person, the physical form was there, he was very present.". He did not identify members of the group.The surprising condition of the body is attributable to the 35-degree water and the increased pressure at the 265-foot depth, Byers said.He dismissed speculation that Windecker had gone undiscovered for so long because his body had been caught in underwater tunnels that legend says connects Lake Tahoe with Pyramid Lake northeast of Reno.Some Tahoe locals insist that bodies of boaters and swimmers who drowned in Lake Tahoe have turned up Pyramid Lake and vice versa. Copyright (c) 2011, Los Angeles Times Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. View Chris Windecker results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Failed to remove flower. Sgt. With a friend, he set out to explore the deep waters of Tahoe, but began to sinkalong with his equipmentas the pair started to ascend. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Thread starter ctaylor; Start date Aug 9, 2011; New Posts. Edited from the Snopes forum: "My whole life, I have heard rumors that there are a lot of human bodies that have been dumped in Lake Tahoe. To use this feature, use a newer browser. "It was pretty scary for them," Byers said. This account has been disabled. El Dorado County Sheriffs Lt. Bryan Golmitz added that there were no signs of trauma. Im struggling to make the connection between the last sentence and the rest. Conventional scuba divers have to stop at about 100 feet.Byers said those in the diving group were startled to see Windecker's motionless form. ", He points out that the transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869 and "Surviving photographic documentation and (Central Pacific Railroad) Chinese payrolls confirm that large numbers of Chinese were still on the CPRR payrolls as successful track workers well into the 1870s.". When such stories happen, myths about bodies at Lake Tahoe also resurface. he asked. Balenciaga posts job listing for new VP of Communications with a special emphasis on crisis communications after backlash over THOSE ads, Inside the forest palace 'Putin shares with his gymnast lover and their secret children': Luxury estate features huge spa, 28-hectate park and separate mansion for 'uncrowned queen of Russia', investigation claims, Ukraine 'hits major Russian air base in fresh strike' a day after kamikaze drone crashed down just 68 miles from the Kremlin, How did Russia lose HALF of its 45,000 elite paratroopers in just seven months? Were not investigating this as a homicide,Golmitz said. He grew up in Jamaica and moved to the United States at the age of sixteen and settled in San Diego, California. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. They become inactive. The freshwater mountain lake, located along the border of California and Nevada, has a storied legacyone that boasts theories about lava tubes and underwater tunnels that connect Tahoe to the nearby Pyramid Lake. Windeckers body was discovered by a group of mixed gas divers exploring cliff walls, Byers said. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Others contend the watery grave contains card cheats and mobsters killed by the Mafia and anchored to the lake bottom by concrete-filled casino ice buckets, wearing pinstriped suits, with sneers on their faces and bullet holes in their foreheads, as the San Francisco Chronicle put it in 2004. Two points apply for our purposes: Bodies in Tahoe tend not to float but they do not stay preserved and are eventually broken down by their own bacteria as well as by marine organisms. PRX is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS: #263347402. Please try again later. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. They insist the tunnels are the result of volcanic activity. Is that where the rumor comes from? Windecker had died 17 years previously while scuba diving and due to the lake's cold. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Cold-water crawfish cocaine. From a pathological standpoint its pretty incredible, he said. A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw raised the remains July 27. "His remains are in amazing physical condition," El Dorado County Sheriff's Sgt. Donaldlived in 1951, at address, Arkansas. There was an error deleting this problem. McLaughlin also finds this rumor preposterous. 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Conventional scuba divers have to stop at about 100 feet. There are tons of stories surrounding bodies in the lake, and I hate to say it, but there probably are a couple bodies at the bottom of the lake. "His remains are in amazing physical condition," said Sheriff's Sgt. The well-preserved body of a man who disappeared while scuba diving in Lake Tahoe was recovered last month after spending 17 years on an underwater shelf in the lake's frigid waters. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Sign up and stay up to date with our daily newsletter. Lava tube connections between Lake Tahoe and other lakes are an urban myth, Byers said. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. So it's really a story about hooker, line and sinker. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Give a fish a man, and he'll eat for weeks!". 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Dental records were used to identify Donald Christopher Windecker, from Reno, who was reported missing in July 1994 when he was diving with a friend at the lake. "We'll be able to do a thorough autopsy. Perhaps it was ducks that moved the kokanee salmon to the rivers there probably are a couple bodies at the bottom of the lake. According to police reports, his partner said Mr Windecker appeared to have problems with his equipment and began to sink while the two were surfacing. But, very obviously he was deceased.. We never get an interesting case in the suburbs of south Orange County, meanwhile you got a fricking Loch Tess Monster. Antioch police seek help to ID woman who allegedly fired gun inside store, swiped liquor, Maxwells appeals arguments mirror earlier claims, Shes looking to get smoked; Messages reveal aggressive threats from suspect on morning of San Carlos beheading, Antioch council ends remote-meeting options for members and the public. Windecker's body was reportedly still donning a wetsuit and was buckled into his scuba gear and air tank. Windecker was accompanied by a friend at the time of his disappearance, who said Windecker experienced problems with his equipment after the pair began to ascend from a dive. And authorities say they have used sonar and mini-subs to map the lakes bottom and never found such a graveyard. "If you've got Chinese working on the construction of your railroad up around Truckee near the pass, why take them all the way to Lake Tahoe?" The body of a scuba diver recovered from Lake . They were wondering, Whats this person doing down here? Byers said. "It's been a long time. U.S. Yearbooks Name Index, 1890-1979 DonaldWindecker1936 Donald Windecker, born Circa 1936 Donald Windeckerwas born circa 1936. When such stories happen, myths about bodies. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Authorities at Lake Tahoe on Monday solved the mystery of a scuba diver who disappeared 17 years ago in the mountain lakes deep, frigid waters. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The name of Donald Christopher Windecker was released Monday by the El Dorado County sheriff's office. ", Email yourquestions for "Ask the RGJ" by emailing ybeasley@rgj.com, Something else that can break down dead bodies in Lake Tahoe is marine life, which brings to mind the not-tasteful quote from the book "Animal Crossing -- Wild World": "Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Trouble occurred when the pair began to ascend. (via Los Angeles Times) At the time of his disappearance, Windecker was a 44-year-old. He may have had a heart attack or a stroke or maybe just ran out of air. DonaldWindecker You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Copyright IBTimes 2023. Windecker reportedly experienced difficulty with his equipment and began to sink. It doesn't kill them, but they can't grow. She's a biology professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. Accompanied by a friend, he set out for a dive on July 10, 1994, and never returned.By Bob Pool, Los Angeles TimesAugust 9, 2011Authorities at Lake Tahoe on Monday solved the mystery of a scuba diver who disappeared 17 years ago in the mountain lake's deep, frigid waters.The well-preserved body of Donald Christopher Windecker was discovered July 23 on an underwater shelf, 265 feet below the surface. Can you control your erections? All Rights Reserved. They often relate to the facts that dead bodies tend not to float there and, because of the cold temperatures, they stay preserved longer. Hopefully we'll determine what happened," Byers said. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. It has been said that some independent filmmaker got ahold of some deep sea diving machine and found where all these people were at and went down to see for himself so he could film a documentary on it. Accompanied by a friend,. Donald Christopher Windeckerwas born on month day1949, at birth place, California. On July 10, 1994, Donald Christopher Windecker set out for a dive in Lake Tahoe. We have set your language to "That was the last thing he did for (the child)," Ramos said. Among those said to populate Lake Tahoes dark depths are Chinese laborers who helped build the railroad across the Sierra Nevada in the 1860s. Windeckers body was discovered in 265 feet of water by a recreational diver in late July off Rubicon Point along Tahoes west shore. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. And then they introduced salmon and crawfish toclean up the damage? Donald Christopher Windecker. Maybe thats why everythings shrouded in mystery there. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Donald Windecker (74652674)? The divers went down to explore cliff walls, but found a person instead. Although El Dorado County authorities say he had no close relatives, those who counted him as a friend are thankful this mystery has been resolved. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Some in the region insist that famed diver and naturalist Jacques Cousteau explored the lake in a mini-submarine in the mid-1970s and emerged pale and shaken. Mr Windecker, who was 44 when he died, was a planner for the city of Reno. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. based on information from your browser. Byers said those in the diving group were startled to see Windeckers motionless form. South lake tahoe local here! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Failed to delete memorial. Jim Byers. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, Accompanied by a friend, Windecker planned to swim to a depth of about 100 feet. "In warm water, the bacteria will still work just fine, so gases will build up and bodies will float. A system error has occurred. His friend reported that Windecker was quickly submerging with his respirator out of his mouth, and that he couldnt save him because he was forced to surface when he ran out of air. They were wondering, 'What's this person doing down here?'" Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current. Hopefully we'll determine what happened.". The well-preserved body of Donald Christopher Windecker was discovered July 23 on an underwater shelf, 265 feet below the surface. Other persistent tales claim that those lurking below include the bodies of 19th century Chinese railroad laborers and mobsters, along with a lake monster named Tahoe Tessie.. Try again later. Donald Christopher Windecker's well-preserved body was found July 23 on an underwater shelf, 265 feet below the surface, The Los Angeles Times reports. On July 10, 1994, Donald Christopher Windecker set out for a dive in Lake Tahoe. 772 comments Almost two decades later, an unidentified group of mixed-gas divers discovered Windeckers body while exploring cliff walls almost 300 feet below the surface. By Rachel Quigley Updated: 21:37 EST, 8 August 2011. Cremated, Ashes scattered. There is a problem with your email/password. Thanks for your help! He always had a positive attitude.". 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Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the United States and the tenth deepest in the world, with a maximum depth measured at 1,645 feet. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Donald Christopher Windecker. I mean I assumed stuff went down over there just based on The Godfather Part II movie, Tahoe was a big area for the first transcontinental railroad. Donald Christopher Windecker's well-preserved body was found July 23 on an underwater shelf, 265 feet below the surface, The Los Angeles Times reports. Donald Christopher Windecker's body was recovered and identified this month 17 years after the Reno city planner died in a Tahoe diving accident. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Donald was born in in Kingston, Jamaica. This browser does not support getting your location. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Share this memorial using social media sites or email. All rights reserved. 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