The partner attempted to help him but was forced to the surface when he ran low on air. Failed to report flower. The body was located 265' (80 meters) below the surface. Stay up to date with our daily newsletter, Canada's Trudeau Denies Report That Liberals Told To Drop Candidate Over China Ties, After Italian Migrant Boat Wreck, Police Arrest Three Alleged Traffickers, 14 Chinese Military Aircraft Tracked Around Country, China's Annual Parliament To Implement Xi's Tightening Grip, Revolut Auditor Flags Concern About $576 Million Of Revenue In Long-delayed 2021 Accounts. He always had a positive attitude.". Cremated, Ashes scattered. The crawfish immediately went to the deepest coldest parts of the lake, and crawfish will eat anything. Christopher Windecker is on Facebook. 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He may have had a heart attack or a stroke or maybe just ran out of air. According to police reports, his partner said Windecker appeared to have problems with his equipment and began to sink while the two were surfacing. 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. A recent article talked about how fish eggs survived being eaten by ducks and hatched. Lava tube connections between Lake Tahoe and other lakes are an urban myth, Byers said. Jim Byers told Reuters. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). The name of Donald Christopher Windecker was released . It was then recovered by sheriffs officials with the use of a remote-operated submersible vehicle July 27. The name of Donald Christopher Windecker was released Monday by the El Dorado County sheriff's office. Verify and try again. Among those said to populate Lake Tahoes dark depths are Chinese laborers who helped build the railroad across the Sierra Nevada in the 1860s. Failed to delete memorial. Many of these stories have been debunked, but Byers admits that Windeckers discovery is a chilling Tahoe tale. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Donald Christopher Windecker disappeared on July 10, 1994 after diving into the famously deep mountain lake, which plunges to a depth of about 1,645 feet. His companion tried to help but began running out of air and was forced to surface. 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. "Why not take them to Donner Lake, which is much closer? They found Donald Christopher Windecker, though. Try again later. All rights reserved. This was not the case with Windecker, who was covered head to toe in a wet suit with gloves and boots. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Accompanied by a friend, Windecker planned to swim to a depth of about 100 feet. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Friends and former colleagues of Windecker told The Reno Gazette-Journal they were surprised he'd been found. Do not sell or share my personal information. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. "So the rumor states that not only are there hundreds of people down there all tied together but they are perfectly preserved because of the cold temperatures. Mixed gas divers can safely descend to about 350 feet without suffering nitrogen narcosis, or rapture of the depths, among other problems. Crayfish don't like deep water. Decided to do a little further research for you and found that he was born in Tulare County, California on December 19, 1949. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Trouble occurred when the pair began to ascend. Tracey Cox asks men the 9 sex questions women want HONEST answers to. 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? A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw brought the remains to the surface on July 27, and dental records were used to confirm Windecker's identity. He did not identify members of the group. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. In other words, if the railroad companies were killing off Chinese workers by the hundreds to avoid paying them, it's unlikely so many would still be working for them after construction was finished. "Something like that you don't forget too soon.". Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. For more information about the content services offered by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services (MCT), visit www.mctinfoservices.com, e-mail services@mctinfoservices.com, or call 866-280-5210 (outside the United States, call +1 312-222-4544), Divers body found in Tahoe after 17 years, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). The scuba gear bore a certification from 1994, officials with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department said. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. he asked. All rights reserved. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I guess it's kind of surprising, especially after all these years," Vern Kloos, a Reno city planner, said. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The partner attempted to help him but was forced to the surface when he ran low on air. Please try again later. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Donald Christopher Windecker disappeared on July 10, 1994 after diving into the famously deep mountain lake, which plunges to a depth of about 1,645 feet. Just remember, you do not recognize the bodies in the water. Cold-water crawfish cocaine. Dental records were used to make positive identification. But trouble occurred toward the end of the dive as the pair began to ascend. Days after the July 23 sighting, a remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw pulled the scuba divers body from the underwater shelf on the lakes west side. 2023 www.dispatch.com. Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. A person who says he was born in Carson City and lived there his whole life writes, regarding the mob dumping bodies, "My grandparents lived in Tahoe for 30+ years, and Grandma would always say that back in Tahoe's hey day when the Rat Pack was running around there, the mafia they were connected to would do the same things to people they wanted to 'get rid of.'". "In warm water, the bacteria will still work just fine, so gases will build up and bodies will float. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. The body of a scuba diver recovered from Lake Tahoe has been identified as Donald Christopher Windecker, who disappeared while diving 17 years ago. Mixed-gas scuba divers can descend much deeper than conventional scuba divers without suffering nitrogen narcosis and other problems. Copyright (c) 2011, Los Angeles Times Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. Byers said Lake Tahoe's 35-degree and increased pressure - Windecker 's body was found by a group of mixed gas divers on an underwater shelf approximately 265 feet below the surface - is responsible for the body's surprisingly physical condition. Thread starter ctaylor; Start date Aug 9, 2011; New Posts. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. "It's been a long time. Search above to list available cemeteries. Windecker had died 17 years previously while scuba diving and due to the lake's cold. Hopefully we'll determine what happened," Byers said. In cold water, the lower temperatures make them relatively inactive. He never returned. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Really? Death: 10 Jul 1994 United States of America. Im Yvonne Beasley with the RGJ, and Im reviving our popular Ask the RGJ feature. They insist the tunnels are the result of volcanic activity. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Toward the end of the dive, the Times reports, Windecker apparently had trouble with his equipment, and began to sink. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Dental records were used to make positive identification. His companion tried to help, but began running out of air and had to surface. "They found Donald Christopher Windecker, though. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? A system error has occurred. Mixed-gas scuba divers were exploring cliff walls when they were startled to see Windeckers motionless form, El Dorado County Sheriffs Sgt. Jim Byers told the Times, attributing the preservation to 35-degree water and water pressure. "It was pretty scary for them," Byers said. To see more of the Los Angeles Times, or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://www.latimes.com. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? The body of a scuba diver recovered from Lake . 9 places you must eat and drink in North Lake Tahoe, Tahoe's historic Cal Neva Lodge set for renovation; old cabins torn down, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Windecker had died 17 years previously while scuba diving and due to the lake's cold. El Dorado County officials told the Times that Windecker had no close relatives, but Mike Ramos, who once worked with Windecker for the city of Reno, told the Gazette-Journal that Windecker had a wife and two small children, who have since moved out of state: Ramos said that the morning Windecker left to go diving, he left his son a candy bar and note thanking him for being a good boy. 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. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. ' he said. Both are repeated in numerous places, but both also appear in one message at Snopes.com, the urban myth checking website. Windeckers body was discovered by a group of mixed gas divers exploring cliff walls, Byers said. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Try again later. During his college life, Don dropped . A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw raised the remains July 27. Until now. "That was the last thing he did for (the child)," Ramos said. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. PRX is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS: #263347402. Other crustaceans certainly do. you know what, if my mayor had a guy killed, dumped the body in the lake, and introduced non-native crustaceans into it for the express purpose of disposing of bodies while hiding it as a method to increase fishing tourism, by god, he can have this one. 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He may have had a heart attack or a stroke or maybe just ran out of air. Windecker's body was discovered in 265 feet of water by a recreational diver in late July off Rubicon Point along Lake Tahoe's west shore. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. Record information. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 20s Chris Windecker Wilmington, DE Aliases Christopher Mark Windecker Christophe Mark Windecker View Full Report Addresses Foxhill Ln, Wilmington, DE Even if it was just three or four guys you didn't pay, that (news) would ripple through the workforce.". Authorities at Lake Tahoe have identified the remains of a scuba diver who disappeared in the lake's waters 17 years ago. And then they introduced salmon and crawfish toclean up the damage? 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. U.S. Yearbooks Name Index, 1890-1979 DonaldWindecker1936 Donald Windecker, born Circa 1936 Donald Windeckerwas born circa 1936. We found 3 records for Christopher Windecker in DE, PA and NJ. Jim Byers. Windecker was first reported missing in July 1994 when he was scuba diving in Lake Tahoe with a friend, said sheriff's Lt. Bryan Golmitz. Record information. They were wondering, Whats this person doing down here? Byers said. "Lava tube connections between Lake Tahoe and other lakes are an urban myth," Byers said.Other stories about oddities beneath Lake Tahoe have been debunked by experts. 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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? Sign up for The Top of the World, delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw brought the remains to the surface on July 27, and dental records were used to confirm Windecker's identity. Sorry! Failed to remove flower. Please reset your password. Conventional scuba divers have to stop at about 100 feet. A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw. When such stories happen, myths about bodies at Lake Tahoe also resurface. Byers said those in the diving group were startled to see Windeckers motionless form. On July 10, 1994, Donald Christopher Windecker set out for a dive in Lake Tahoe. Submit interesting and specific facts about something that you just found out here. So it's really a story about hooker, line and sinker. 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. Despite rescue attempts, the body was never found. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? "It was pretty scary for them. Woman with tuberculosis to be arrested this Friday and drugged against her will after refusing treatment for a year - so is it government overreach or fair enough? Kai Ma is a TIME contributor. Asked what hed seen and filmed on the lake bottom, Cousteau reportedly replied, The world isnt ready for whats down there.. In 2011, the body of Donald Christopher Windecker was recovered from Lake Tahoe, found 350 feet underwater. It was pretty scary for them. Windecker's body was reportedly still donning a wetsuit and was buckled into his scuba gear and air tank. 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.. 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.". 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.". They become inactive. His companion tried to help but began running out of air and was forced to surface. Give a fish a man, and he'll eat for weeks!". His body was protected from marine life and subject only to the slow work of cold bacteria. Other stories about oddities beneath Lake Tahoe have been debunked by experts. Donald Christopher Windecker. Hello! Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Name: Some Tahoe locals insist that bodies of boaters and swimmers who drowned in Lake Tahoe have turned up Pyramid Lake and vice versa. Copyright IBTimes 2023. News reports at the time of his disappearance described Windecker as a 44-year-old former city planner from Reno, Nev., who set out for a dive on July 10, 1994. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. But McLaughlin has another reason for dismissing the rumor. By Rachel Quigley Updated: 21:37 EST, 8 August 2011. 2023 TIME USA, LLC. (via Los Angeles Times) Most Popular; From NewsFeed Your Scrapbook is currently empty. They were wondering, Whats this person doing down here? The scuba gear bore a certification from 1994, officials with the El Dorado County Sheriffs Department said. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. It's called putrefaction. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Email questions to me at ybeasley@rgj.com -Ill hunt down the answers and post them. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. People forget that our mayor back in the 80s was busted for cocaine trafficking. Well be able to do a thorough autopsy. No comments have so far been submitted. He notes that during Frank Sinatra's time at Tahoe in the early 1960s, he and his associates were scrutinized closely by the authorities, making killings and body disposal risky. GREAT NEWS! Windecker was reported missing in July of 1994 when he was scuba diving in the lake with a friend. Nobody knows the name or affiliation of the supposed "longtime Tahoe fire chief. ). 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. or debate this issue live on our message boards. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Some Tahoe locals claim dozens of bodies can be found in the lakes deep waters. The Taliban silenced him. 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. 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. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Created by: Athena His friend tried to help, but then began running out of air and had to leave Windecker behind. "When we die, our bodies stop breathing and the bacteria kick into gear breaking down our bodies. "He was an outgoing person. His mother's maiden name is Wilson. When such stories happen, myths about bodies. Tahoe is the second-deepest lake in the U.S., behind Oregon's Crater Lake, which has a maximum depth of 1949 feet. Jim Byers told the Los Angeles Times that Windecker's body was found in such good condition that authorities will be able to conduct an autopsy on his remains. 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. Can you control your erections? A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw. I went to high school there and I remember it was commonly accepted that there were still Native Americans and pioneers still preserved in the lake. All Marriage & Divorce results for Donald Windecker. 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.Asked what he'd seen and filmed on the lake bottom, Cousteau reportedly replied, "The world isn't ready for what's down there. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. "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?" Weve updated the security on the site. Oops, we were unable to send the email. ", 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. 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. 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. Donald Christopher Windecker's body was recovered and identified this month 17 years after the Reno city planner died in a Tahoe diving accident. Lake Tahoe expert and author Mark McLaughlin has his doubts. We never get an interesting case in the suburbs of south Orange County, meanwhile you got a fricking Loch Tess Monster. Depending on who is telling the story, Cousteau either encountered a Loch Ness-type monster that locals have dubbed Tahoe Tessie or came upon a bunch of dead people. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. But Cousteau never explored the lake. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. It has swallowed divers before, and some remain missing. The body of a scuba diver recovered from Lake Tahoe has been identified as a man who disappeared 17 years ago. When such stories happen, myths about bodies. "They are anaerobic, meaning they thrive without oxygen. Accompanied by a friend, Windecker planned to swim to a depth of about 100 feet.But trouble occurred toward the end of the dive as the pair began to ascend. he said. Officials delayed releasing Windeckers name until dental records confirmed his identity. 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