Death: 10 Jul 1994 United States of America. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Then there's the story of Chinese laborers. Nobody knows the name or affiliation of the supposed longtime Tahoe fire chief.. All rights reserved. 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. The body of a scuba diver recovered from Lake Tahoe has been identified as a man who disappeared 17 years ago. ", 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. 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. 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. Some say his grandson, Philippe Cousteau Jr., visited there, but only for a 2002 speaking engagement. 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. But trouble occurred toward the end of the dive as the pair began to ascend. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. All rights reserved. View Chris Windecker results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. 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. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. . We have set your language to Email questions to me at ybeasley@rgj.com -Ill hunt down the answers and post them. Tidbit: The submersible that found Windecker's body is 24 x 10 x 10 inches. His mother's maiden name is Wilson. He did not identify members of the group. The scuba gear bore a certification from 1994, officials with the El Dorado County Sheriffs Department said. Jim Byers. 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.'". It doesn't kill them, but they can't grow. 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. "It was pretty scary for them. On July 10, 1994, Donald Christopher Windecker set out for a dive in Lake Tahoe. 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. 772 comments In 2011, the body of Donald Christopher Windecker was recovered from Lake Tahoe, found 350 feet underwater. All Marriage & Divorce results for Donald Windecker. At the time of his disappearance, Windecker was a 44-year-old former city planner from Reno and a married father of two young children. A recent article talked about how fish eggs survived being eaten by ducks and hatched. His remains are in amazing physical condition, said Sheriffs Sgt. 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. The scuba gear bore a certification from 1994, officials with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department said. His body was protected from marine life and subject only to the slow work of cold bacteria. DonaldWindecker 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. based on information from your browser. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Jim Byers told Reuters. 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. 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.". Donald Christopher Windecker's body was recovered and identified this month 17 years after the Reno city planner died in a Tahoe diving accident. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. But McLaughlin has another reason for dismissing the rumor. And authorities say they have used sonar and mini-subs to map the lakes bottom and never found such a graveyard. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? 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Try again later. His companion reportedly tried to help, but was forced to surface after he began running out of air. Some Tahoe locals claim dozens of bodies can be found in the lakes deep waters. All Rights Reserved. Asked what hed seen and filmed on the lake bottom, Cousteau reportedly replied, The world isnt ready for whats down there.. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. 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. The partner attempted to help him but was forced to the surface when he ran low on air. It's called putrefaction. "Why not take them to Donner Lake, which is much closer? ). Windecker was reported missing in July of 1994 when he was scuba diving in Lake Tahoe with a friend. His companion tried to help, but began running out of air and had to surface. By Rachel Quigley Updated: 21:37 EST, 8 August 2011. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 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? Submit interesting and specific facts about something that you just found out here. Cold-water crawfish cocaine. A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw raised the remains July 27. "He was an outgoing person. They were wondering, Whats this person doing down here? Byers said. Donaldlived in 1951, at address, Arkansas. They insist the tunnels are the result of volcanic activity. ", 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.". People forget Northeast California exists, too. Im struggling to make the connection between the last sentence and the rest. 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. "They found Donald Christopher Windecker, though. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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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. Kai Ma is a TIME contributor. 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. Join Facebook to connect with Christopher Windecker and others you may know. Windecker's body was reportedly still donning a wetsuit and was buckled into his scuba gear and air tank. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. 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. Learn more about merges. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Weve updated the security on the site. Failed to remove flower. 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. From a pathological standpoint its pretty incredible, he said. Lake Tahoe expert and author Mark McLaughlin has his doubts. Try again later. Try again later. ", 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. El Dorado County Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. "When we die, our bodies stop breathing and the bacteria kick into gear breaking down our bodies. 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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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He always had a positive attitude.". Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Accompanied by a friend, Windecker planned to swim to a depth of about 100 feet. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. Lava tube connections between Lake Tahoe and other lakes are an urban myth, Byers said. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Birth: 19 Dec 1949 Tulare County, California, United States of America. But, very obviously he was deceased.. She's a biology professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. 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. 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 was accompanied by a. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Copyright (c) 2011, Los Angeles Times Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Oops, something didn't work. he said. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. ", 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.". Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Accompanied by a friend,. A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw. O. ID - 4 University of Idaho Students Murdered - Moscow # 28. The name of Donald Christopher Windecker was released today 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. Among those rumored to populate its depths are Chinese laborers who helped construct the railroad across the Sierra Nevada in the 1860s as well gamblers and mobsters killed by the Mafia. 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. Police reports say his partner reported Windecker appeared to have problems with his equipment and began to sink while the two were surfacing. We never get an interesting case in the suburbs of south Orange County, meanwhile you got a fricking Loch Tess Monster. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. Latest: OckhamsRazor22; 2 minutes ago; 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. On July 10, 1994, Donald Christopher Windecker set out for a dive in Lake Tahoe. It has swallowed divers before, and some remain missing. Donald Christopher Windecker's body was recovered and identified this month 17 years after the Reno city planner died in a Tahoe diving accident. A remote-controlled mini-submarine with a robotic claw. 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. Four more divers remain missing in the same area, which is infamous for swallowing up victims. Trouble occurred when the pair began to ascend. Now for the two myths: Lake Tahoe is a dumping ground for victims of mob hits and Chinese workers. They found Donald Christopher Windecker, though. His companion tried to help but began running out of air and was forced to surface. Some Tahoe locals insist that bodies of boaters and swimmers who drowned in Lake Tahoe have turned up Pyramid Lake and vice versa. South lake tahoe local here! 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. "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?" FOLLOW MORE IBT NEWS ON THE BELOW CHANNELS, IBT Fast Start - Let the best of International News come to you. 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. He grew up in Jamaica and moved to the United States at the age of sixteen and settled in San Diego, California. More:9 places you must eat and drink in North Lake Tahoe, More:Tahoe's historic Cal Neva Lodge set for renovation; old cabins torn down. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. Donaldpassed away on month day1994, at age 44 at death place, California. Conventional scuba divers have to stop at about 100 feet. 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. Dental records were used to identify Donald Christopher Windecker, from Reno,. Resend Activation Email. 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. Just beyond the ledge where Windeckers body was found, the lake plunges to a depth of 1,645 feet. Thread starter ctaylor; Start date Aug 9, 2011; New Posts. CA - Lake Tahoe, scuba diver's body found, Jul'11 - Donald Windecker. 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. His friend tried to help, but then began running out of air and had to leave Windecker behind. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. Is that where the rumor comes from? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. A remote-controlled mini-submarine equipped with a robotic claw raised the remains on July 27. 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. The name of Donald Christopher Windecker was released Monday by the El Dorado County sheriff's office. Just was out there this past summer visiting and had an amazing lunch at Sunnyside. Officials delayed releasing Windeckers name until dental records confirmed his identity. Jim Byers told the Times, attributing the preservation to 35-degree water and water pressure. Do not sell or share my personal information. Marriage & Divorce. They planned to dive to a depth of 100 feet, but something went wrong. No comments have so far been submitted. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. (via Los Angeles Times) At the time of his disappearance, Windecker was a 44-year-old. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. ' he said. 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