In 2011, Donald Christopher Windecker's body was recovered and identified after dying in a diving accident 17 years ago. "We'll be able to do a thorough autopsy. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said Monday the body of Donald Christopher Windecker, 44, a city planner in Reno, was pulled from the lake after a diver . Donald Christopher Windecker's body was recovered and identified this month 17 years after the Reno city planner died in a Tahoe diving accident. The body of a scuba diver recovered from Lake Tahoe has been identified as Donald Christopher Windecker, who disappeared while diving 17 years ago. The name of Donald Christopher Windecker was released today Donald Christopher Windeckerwas born on month day1949, at birth place, California. Donald Christopher Windecker. His mother's maiden name is Wilson. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In 2011, the body of Donald Christopher Windecker was recovered from Lake Tahoe, found 350 feet underwater. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. "We'll be able to do a thorough autopsy. The surprising condition of the body is attributable to the 35-degree water and the increased pressure at the 265-foot depth, Byers said. 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. or debate this issue live on our message boards. Im Yvonne Beasley with the RGJ, and Im reviving our popular Ask the RGJ feature. Donald Christopher Windecker. And authorities say they have used sonar and mini-subs to map the lake's bottom and never found such a graveyard. The World is a public radio program that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Record information. [emailprotected]Copyright 2011, Los Angeles Times~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Read the fascinating news story of Mr. Windecker's recovery and saw your post on Find A Grave. All Rights Reserved. Rescue divers attempted to locate him at the time but were unable to do so. Trouble occurred when the pair began to ascend. 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 . At least, there was until people introduced kokanee salmon to the rivers, and then crawfish as a food source. Windecker had died 17 years previously while scuba diving and due to the lake's cold. Do you hate foreplay? Officials delayed releasing Windeckers name until dental records confirmed his identity. They insist the tunnels are the result of volcanic activity. Accompanied by a friend, Windecker planned to swim to a depth of about 100 feet. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Windecker was accompanied by a. Really? Try again later. he asked. Join Facebook to connect with Christopher Windecker and others you may know. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. All Marriage & Divorce results for Donald Windecker. Hopefully we'll determine what happened," Byers said. It's called putrefaction. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. 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. Cold-water crawfish cocaine. "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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. 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. Im struggling to make the connection between the last sentence and the rest. 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They planned to dive to a depth of 100 feet, but something went wrong. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. CARSON CITY, Nev. The body of a scuba diver recovered from Lake Tahoe has been identified as a man who disappeared 17 years ago. Birth: 19 Dec 1949 Tulare County, California, United States of America. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Thread starter ctaylor; Start date Aug 9, 2011; New Posts. In cold water, the lower temperatures make them relatively inactive. Try again later. He never returned. 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? He spoke out against banning girls education. Among those said to populate Lake Tahoes dark depths are Chinese laborers who helped build the railroad across the Sierra Nevada in the 1860s. Play it now! Hard to tell, but if hundreds of bodies are down there, no one has found them -- despite the huge money-making possibilities from such a historic find. Give a fish a man, and he'll eat for weeks!". Jim Byers told Reuters. It has swallowed divers before, and some remain missing. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. The Taliban silenced him. People forget that our mayor back in the 80s was busted for cocaine trafficking. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw. We have set your language to 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. His companion tried to help, but began running out of air and had to surface. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "Windecker's body was discovered by a group of "mixed gas" divers exploring cliff walls, Byers said.Mixed gas divers can safely descend to about 350 feet without suffering nitrogen narcosis, or "rapture of the depths," among other problems. "They found Donald Christopher Windecker, though. A system error has occurred. Sorry! ", 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. Jeff Rotman Scuba Diver's Body Discovered, 17 Years After His Disappearance. 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. 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. 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This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Were not investigating this as a homicide,Golmitz said. People forget Northeast California exists, too. They become inactive. Drowned: Mr Windecker had problems with his equipment and began to sink while surfacing at Lake Tahoe 17 years ago. Its a little spooky., MORE: Giant Woman Sculpture Makes Waves in GermanLake. His friend tried to help, but then began running out of air and had to leave Windecker behind. We found 3 records for Christopher Windecker in DE, PA and NJ. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. ). Decided to do a little further research for you and found that he was born in Tulare County, California on December 19, 1949. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Donald Christopher Windecker's body was recovered and identified this month 17 years after the Reno city planner died in a Tahoe diving accident. They were wondering, Whats this person doing down here? 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. Christopher Windecker is on Facebook. Think of a box of copier paper. "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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Is that where the rumor comes from? (via Los Angeles Times). 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. You learn something new every day; what did you learn today? From a pathological standpoint its pretty incredible, he said. The partner attempted to help him but was forced to the surface when he ran low on air. 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. 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.". Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Drag images here or select from your computer for Donald Christopher Windecker memorial. "That was the last thing he did for (the child)," Ramos said. So it's really a story about hooker, line and sinker. Chinese immigrants in Truckee were targeted by the 601 vigilante group and the Caucasian League. ", 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.". Learn more about managing a memorial . An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Thanks for your help! Windeckers body was clad in a wetsuit and buckled into a weight belt and air tank. Mr Windecker, who was 44 when he died, was a planner for the city of Reno. "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?" But trouble occurred toward the end of the dive as the pair began to ascend. 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. 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. 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. "Something like that you don't forget too soon.". They were wondering, 'What's this person doing down here?'" 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. 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. On Sept 10, 2011 Chris's ashes were returned to Rubicon Point. 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. Nobody knows the name or affiliation of the supposed "longtime Tahoe fire chief. The scuba gear bore a certification from 1994, officials with the El Dorado County Sheriffs Department said. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In 2011, the body of Donald Christopher Windecker was recovered from Lake Tahoe, found 350 feet underwater. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The partner attempted to help him but was forced to the surface when he ran low on air. No comments have so far been submitted. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The scuba gear bore a certification from 1994, sheriffs officials said. Some say his grandson, Philippe Cousteau Jr., visited there, but only for a 2002 speaking engagement. Well be able to do a thorough autopsy. 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. He may have had a heart attack or a stroke or maybe just ran out of air. 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. Name: Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Windecker reportedly experienced difficulty with his equipment and began to sink. When such stories happen, myths about bodies at Lake Tahoe also resurface. The well-preserved body of Donald Christopher Windecker was discovered July 23 on an underwater shelf, 265 feet below the surface. ", 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. 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This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Tracey Cox asks men the 9 sex questions women want HONEST answers to. Windeckers body was clad in a wetsuit and buckled into a weight belt and air tank. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Lake Tahoe is on the California-Nevada border. A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw raised the remains July 27. Oops, we were unable to send the email. "We'll be able to do a thorough autopsy. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. I'm more a North Lake guy, but have spent a lot of time in Tahoe while living in Reno for a decade or so. 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. It was pretty scary for them. Hopefully we'll determine what happened. Other stories about oddities beneath Lake Tahoe have been debunked by experts. The body of a scuba diver recovered from Lake Tahoe has been identified as a man who disappeared 17 years ago. Is YOUR lifestyle good for your heart? The bacteria produce gases as waste: carbon dioxide, methane, hydrogen sulfide. Just beyond the ledge where Windeckers body was found, the lake plunges to a depth of 1,645 feet. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Dianna Jensen (#46486576)Donald Christopher Windeckers' request for his final resting place was to be cremated and have his ashes spread over Lake Tahoe. Golmitz says its light shines about two to three feet wide. Now for the two myths: Lake Tahoe is a dumping ground for victims of mob hits and Chinese workers. Friends and former colleagues of Windecker told The Reno Gazette-Journal they were surprised he'd been found. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. 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. Tahoe is the second-deepest lake in the U.S., behind Oregon's Crater Lake, which has a maximum depth of 1949 feet. Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current. ' he said. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Donald Christopher Windecker I found on Findagrave.com. He grew up in Jamaica and moved to the United States at the age of sixteen and settled in San Diego, California. 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. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Accompanied by a friend, Windecker planned to swim to a depth of about 100 feet. This was not the case with Windecker, who was covered head to toe in a wet suit with gloves and boots. But, very obviously he was deceased.. or debate this issue live on our message boards. Him and Ciro Mancuso were probably buddies. 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"In warm water, the bacteria will still work just fine, so gases will build up and bodies will float. CA - Lake Tahoe, scuba diver's body found, Jul'11 - Donald Windecker. "His remains are in amazing physical condition," said Sheriff's Sgt. To see more of the Los Angeles Times, or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://www.latimes.com. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 2023 www.dispatch.com. 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. On July 10, 1994, Donald Christopher Windecker set out for a dive in Lake Tahoe. 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