Have you been reading theories about a possible serial killer in Austin, Texas lately? They're all over the place, and quite unsettling. Authorities in the state's capital swear up and down there isn't evidence of an actual serial killer, and then, BOOM, another body shows up in Lady Bird Lake. Pretty sketchy, huh?

Maybe there's nothing to it. Maybe there is.

While we wait for cops to drag another body out of the water there, take a look at 10 of the most horrible serial killers Texas has ever had the misfortune of seeing.

HORRIFIC: The Ten Most Notorious Serial Killers In Texas

Texas is sadly no stranger to crime, and these individuals were the worst the state have ever seen.

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Now, keep scrolling for more interesting Texax crime topics in the galleries below...

The Final Words Of 10 Texas Death Row Inmates

Some of these are quite chilling.

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BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores

Some folks get sticky fingers when they walk into Texas Wal-Mart stores. Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has to constantly adapt to "shrinkage," that is, theft.

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Items That Are Now Illegal To Throw Away In Texas

You're likely aware that discarding tires and paint in the trash could potentially catch you a case, but a few things on our list may surprise you.

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