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Former New Braunfels Councilwoman Identified as Body Found in Guadalupe River

Officials say toxicology testing will determine cause and manner of death and that investigators currently see no signs of foul play.

Former New Braunfels City Council member Juliet Watson, 59, pictured in this file photo, was found in the Guadalupe River, city officials said. 
Searchers combing the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels for Juliet Watson on June 2nd, 2926
Former New Braunfels city council member Juliet Elizabeth Watson was discovered Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in a search along the Guadalupe River after being reported missing a week earlier.

Overview

  • The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the remains as 59-year-old Juliet Elizabeth Watson, city officials confirmed Monday.
  • Watson was reported missing on May 26 after she was last seen walking near West Lincoln Street in downtown New Braunfels.
  • Her body was recovered during searches on June 2 along the Guadalupe River near the 700 block of Rusk Lane, according to police.
  • Local police say the autopsy is complete but toxicology results are pending and the inquiry is active with no signs of foul play at this time.
  • Watson served two terms on the New Braunfels City Council from 1996 to 2002 and multiple agencies and volunteers took part in river searches while next of kin were notified.