An image of McKissic from a ‘missing person’ poster, and the scene of the body recovery (KPRC 2)
The body that was recovered in a Houston bayou earlier this week has been identified as a missing University of Houston student.
Jada McKissic, 20, was identified as the body recovered near 4998 Medical Service Drive in Houston on Monday.
OUR FIRST REPORT: Body located in Houston’s Brays Bayou
According to a report by The Cougar, McKissic was last seen at LA Burgers and Daquiris on Sept. 11. She was reported missing on Sept. 14.
The Cougar’s report also said McKissic was a junior at the university, majoring in strategic communications and advertising.
The medical examiner’s office has not released McKissic’s cause of death at this time.
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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in 2024. He earned his BA from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.