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. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! "We'll be able to do a thorough autopsy. Pete Van Arnum recalled hearing tales of Mafia members dumping bodies in Lake Tahoe back in the 1950s."That may or may not be true, but we can't be sure because we can't go down that far," said Van Arnum, a member of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department and former coroner.What, or whom, Lake Tahoe holds in its average depth of 1,000 feet is a mystery, except for those who . His companion tried to help, but began running out of air and had to surface. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. Thread starter ctaylor; Start date Aug 9, 2011; New Posts. "It's been a long time. It was pretty scary for them. According to police reports, his partner said Windecker appeared to have problems with his equipment and began to sink while the two were surfacing. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. People forget that our mayor back in the 80s was busted for cocaine trafficking. The Taliban silenced him. He said Tahoe killings could be possible but no one has come forward with even basic details that could be investigated, such as who was killed. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. No comments have so far been submitted. View Chris Windecker results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. 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. His companion reportedly tried to help, but was forced to surface after he began running out of air. Hopefully we'll determine what happened. Crayfish don't like deep water. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Donald Christopher Windecker's body was recovered and identified this month 17 years after the Reno city planner died in a Tahoe diving accident. U.S. Yearbooks Name Index, 1890-1979 DonaldWindecker1936 Donald Windecker, born Circa 1936 Donald Windeckerwas born circa 1936. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? And then they introduced salmon and crawfish toclean up the damage? he said. This browser does not support getting your location. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. Windeckers body was discovered in 265 feet of water by a recreational diver in late July off Rubicon Point along Tahoes west shore. He always had a positive attitude.". ", Other versions name the filmmaker as Jacques Cousteau, who is reported to have said "the world is not ready" for what is down there or, alternately, "a stop was quickly put on the mission by some powerful people.". He never returned. Hopefully well determine what happened.. . 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The partner attempted to help him but was forced to the surface when he ran low on air. On July 10, 1994, Donald Christopher Windecker set out for a dive in Lake Tahoe. The divers went down to explore cliff walls, but found a person instead. Some say his grandson, Philippe Cousteau Jr., visited there, but only for a 2002 speaking engagement. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Copyright IBTimes 2023. 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. This is a carousel with slides. Toward the end of the dive, the Times reports, Windecker apparently had trouble with his equipment, and began to sink. He may have had a heart attack or a stroke or maybe just ran out of air. Lava tube connections between Lake Tahoe and other lakes are an urban myth, Byers said. 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. Windecker reportedly suffered difficulty with his equipment and began to sink. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. he asked. Copyright (c) 2011, Los Angeles Times Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. Chinese immigrants in Truckee were targeted by the 601 vigilante group and the Caucasian League. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He points out that the railroads were happy to pay the Chinese laborers because "they were a reliable workforce, so why alienate them? Some say his grandson, Philippe Cousteau Jr., visited there, but only for a 2002 speaking engagement. Sign up and stay up to date with our daily newsletter. The body was located 265' (80 meters) below the surface. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. They insist the tunnels are the result of volcanic activity. ' he said. 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.'". Until now. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The divers remains, still contained in a wetsuit and buckled with scuba gear and an air tank, were in amazing physical condition and remarkably preserved, Sheriffs Sgt. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw. Conventional scuba divers have to stop at about 100 feet. A remote-controlled mini-submarine equipped with a robotic claw raised the remains on July 27. 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. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? Ironic isn't it they just could have left him there when they found him. His companion tried to help but began running out of air and was forced to surface. Jacques Cousteau went on a dive there and allegedly said the world isnt ready for whats down there., The main theory is that Pacific Union (the company that built the railroad) dumped the bodies of all the Chinese workers in the lake and Cousteau found the mass grave preserved by the cold, the pressure, and the low oxygen. 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. And authorities say they have used sonar and mini-subs to map the lake's bottom and never found such a graveyard. Just beyond the ledge where Windeckers body was found, the lake plunges to a depth of 1,645 feet. 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? On Sept 10, 2011 Chris's ashes were returned to Rubicon Point. Tahoe is the second-deepest lake in the U.S., behind Oregon's Crater Lake, which has a maximum depth of 1949 feet. Donald Christopher Windecker. The scuba gear bore a certification from 1994, officials with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department said. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. He may have had a heart attack or a stroke or maybe just ran out of air. There is a problem with your email/password. News reports at the time of Windeckers disappearance described him as a 44-year-old former city planner from Reno who set out for a dive on July 10, 1994. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. (via Los Angeles Times) Most Popular; From NewsFeed It's called putrefaction. When he came back up, he said he would not film it because the world was not ready to see what the U.S government did to these poor people. Then there's the story of Chinese laborers. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Cremated, Ashes scattered. And authorities say they have used sonar and mini-subs to map the lakes bottom and never found such a graveyard. (via Los Angeles Times). Golmitz says its light shines about two to three feet wide. CA - Lake Tahoe, scuba diver's body found, Jul'11 - Donald Windecker. Donald Christopher Windecker. 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 Do you hate foreplay? 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. or debate this issue live on our message boards. 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. But trouble occurred toward the end of the dive as the pair began to ascend. Oops, we were unable to send the email. This account has been disabled. A system error has occurred. Sgt. But Cousteau never explored the lake. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. All rights reserved. O. ID - 4 University of Idaho Students Murdered - Moscow # 28. Nigerians await election results in competitive race, Odesa opera house remains heart of the city amid ongoing war, Ukrainians move home and promise: Its going to go back to normal, This is my only hope: Young Nigerians gear up for presidential election. Perhaps it was ducks that moved the kokanee salmon to the rivers 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. It has swallowed divers before, and some remain missing. Windecker was reported missing in July of 1994 when he was scuba diving in the lake with a friend. I guess it's kind of surprising, especially after all these years," Vern Kloos, a Reno city planner, said. Join Facebook to connect with Christopher Windecker and others you may know. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. Failed to remove flower. The one that sticks out for me is that in Truckee, they had brought in hundreds of Chinese immigrants to build the railroads. The well-preserved body of Donald Christopher Windecker was discovered July?23 on an underwater shelf 265 feet below the surface. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. ", 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.". "In warm water, the bacteria will still work just fine, so gases will build up and bodies will float. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The well-preserved body of Donald Christopher Windecker was discovered July 23 on an underwater shelf, 265 feet below the surface. His friend tried to help, but then began running out of air and had to leave Windecker behind. Is that where the rumor comes from? In "The Godfather 2," a character is killed on Lake Tahoe and dumped overboard. 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. LOS ANGELES The body of a diver who disappeared 17 years ago in Lake Tahoes deep, frigid waters has been found, authorities in El Dorado County, Calif., confirmed yesterday. In 2011, the body of Donald Christopher Windecker was recovered from Lake Tahoe, found 350 feet underwater. When all was said and done, they didn't want to have to deal with paying them and giving them promised citizenship so they took the immigrants out to the middle of the lake and tied them together in big groups and weighed them down and dumped them in. "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. "That was the last thing he did for (the child)," Ramos said. Are you saying those bodies could be in the lake in relation to his cocaine trafficking? Although Windecker's body has been recovered, the Times reports that four other divers remain missing in the area of Lake Tahoe where he was found. The well-preserved body of Donald Christopher Windecker was discovered July 23 on an underwater shelf, 265 feet below the surface. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The name of Donald Christopher Windecker was released . By Kai Ma. But, very obviously he was deceased.. He spoke out against banning girls education. Latest: OckhamsRazor22; 2 minutes ago; Year should not be greater than current year. 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.Tales persist that a "longtime Tahoe fire chief" responded to a drowning call and found the body of a well-preserved Native American girl, fully clothed in a 19th century ceremonial dress, floating in the lake.But Cousteau never explored the lake. 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. "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.Among those said to populate Lake Tahoe's dark depths are Chinese laborers who helped build the railroad across the Sierra Nevada in the 1860s. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Created by: Athena The partner attempted to help him but was forced to the surface when he ran low on air. 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. When such stories happen, myths about bodies. Accompanied by a friend, Windecker planned to swim to a depth of about 100 feet. Four more divers remain missing in the same area, which is infamous for swallowing up victims.Windecker's body was clad in a wetsuit and buckled into a weight belt and air tank. Record information. 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. Despite rescue attempts, the body was never found. Jim Byers said. Windecker's body was reportedly still donning a wetsuit and was buckled into his scuba gear and air tank. Lake Tahoe expert and author Mark McLaughlin has his doubts. They were wondering, Whats this person doing down here? At Lake Tahoe, a scuba diver's body is recovered after 17 yearsThe well-preserved remains of Donald Christopher Windecker are discovered on an underwater shelf. There was a problem getting your location. A recent article talked about how fish eggs survived being eaten by ducks and hatched. Windecker was reported missing in July of 1994 when he was scuba diving in Lake Tahoe with a friend. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw raised the remains July 27. The partner attempted to help him but was forced to the surface when he ran low on air. Record information. Are YOU at risk of being cancelled? On July 10, 1994, Donald Christopher Windecker set out for a dive in Lake Tahoe. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. TIL the water of Lake Tahoe is so cold that when the body of Donald Christopher Windecker was found 17 years after he went missing, it was preserved enough to conduct an autopsy and determine his cause of death. Hello! Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? He grew up in Jamaica and moved to the United States at the age of sixteen and settled in San Diego, California. A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Windecker had died 17 years previously while scuba diving and due to the lake's cold. Even if it was just three or four guys you didn't pay, that (news) would ripple through the workforce.". Make sure that the file is a photo. Hopefully we'll determine what happened," Byers said. Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Try again. 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 Rachel Quigley Updated: 21:37 EST, 8 August 2011. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current. It was pretty scary for them. Tidbit: The submersible that found Windecker's body is 24 x 10 x 10 inches. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Other stories about oddities beneath Lake Tahoe have been debunked by experts. Weve updated the security on the site. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In 2011, the body of Donald Christopher Windecker was recovered from Lake Tahoe, found 350 feet underwater. Tales persist that a longtime Tahoe fire chief responded to a drowning call and found the body of a well-preserved Native American girl, fully clothed in a 19th century ceremonial dress, floating in the lake. Is YOUR lifestyle good for your heart? El Dorado County Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Byers said those in the diving group were startled to see Windeckers motionless form. Just beyond the ledge where Windecker's body was found, the lake plunges to a depth of 1,645 feet.News reports at the time of Windecker's disappearance described him as a 44-year-old former city planner from Reno who set out for a dive on July 10, 1994. Dental records confirmed it was Windecker. [emailprotected]Copyright 2011, Los Angeles Times~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Read the fascinating news story of Mr. Windecker's recovery and saw your post on Find A Grave. Windeckers body was clad in a wetsuit and buckled into a weight belt and air tank. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Donald Windecker (74652674)? Donaldlived in 1951, at address, Arkansas. He may have had a heart attack or a stroke or maybe just ran out of air. 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. The scuba gear bore a certification from 1994, sheriffs officials said. Think of a box of copier paper. Decided to do a little further research for you and found that he was born in Tulare County, California on December 19, 1949. 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. 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. 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. 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