UPDATE: The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office has positively identified the body found in the Guadalupe River on June 2, 2026 as that of 59-year old Juliet Elizabeth Watson. Watson had previously been reported missing from the Lincoln Street area on May 26, leading to several searches for her along the Comal River and Guadalupe River, with her body being discovered as part of one of those searches. Following positive identification from the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office, next of kin was notified. A cause of death has not yet been determined, but there are currently no signs of foul play. A final determination on cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner and is pending toxicology reports.

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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - Authorities discovered the body of a deceased woman Tuesday evening while conducting a planned search related to a missing person investigation in New Braunfels.

According to the New Braunfels Police Department, the body was located at approximately 6 p.m. on June 2 during a coordinated search operation involving the New Braunfels Police Department, New Braunfels Fire Department, Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR), and the New Braunfels Community Emergency Response Team (NBCERT).

The search was part of ongoing efforts to locate 59-year-old Juliet Elizabeth Watson, who was reported missing on May 26.

Officials said the area along the Guadalupe River had been the focus of multiple search efforts over the past week.

During Tuesday's operation, search crews discovered the body of an adult female along the banks of the Guadalupe River near the 700 block of Rusk Lane.

Authorities have not yet positively identified the woman.

The body has been transported to a medical examiner's office for an autopsy and formal identification.

Investigators have not released any information regarding the cause or manner of death.

The New Braunfels Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division is continuing to investigate the case.

Officials have not confirmed whether the body is that of Watson.