Nine times out of 10 theyre in the water.. It was a busy day at work and then I came home to my family. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. So its a different hurt theres something different about it. Janet Barsch (Bechtel) nee SidoffJanet A. Barsch (Bechtel) nee Sidoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Waukesha, WI. A scuba-diving YouTuber solved the cold case", "After 20 years, Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel laid to rest after YouTube star finds car", "A 'baffling case' with few leads 12 years ago, 2 Sparta teens disappeared", "Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel cold case: What we know after car found by YouTuber", "Meet the YouTube Scuba Divers Solving Cold Cases -- And Racking Up Views". Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Bob Lowery, executive director for NCMEC's missing children's division, said some parents are reluctant to give DNA because they do not want to face the reality that their children could be dead. Neither families have heard from them, there has been no activity on either of their Social Security numbers, and Erin's driver's license has never been renewed. "For kids like that to stay gone this long and not contact any of their family or friends, that's enough to make you think something is wrong," he said. Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Try again later. Oops, something didn't work. Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. [1] Bechtel spoke to his father Ronnie Bechtel by telephone on the evening of April 3, 2000. Would you like to offer Jeremy Lee Bechtels loved ones a condolence message? It was the last time he talked to his son. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Please try again later. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Witnesses saw Jeremy and Erin in the car outside of Sparta, Tennessee at approximately 10:00 p.m. on April 3, 2000. ul.searchbrowse li a:hover {color:#676767; border-bottom: 1px dotted #676767}, Photos: 37th Tennessee Homecoming brings history to life, Photos: Hurricane Matthew evacuees find shelter in Knoxville, Photos: Church Street United Methodist celebrates bicentennial, Photos: school coupon book kick off celebration, Photos: Bristol in anticipation for Battle at Bristol, Photos: Olive Garden provides meal for West Hills Fire Station No. I don't believe they got out of White County that night, she said. Failed to remove flower. Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. Jeremy Lee Bechtel, age 17 at the time he went missing on April 3, 2000, was found on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Sparta, Tennessee. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She was born in Corning, to the late Roy Mckinney and Helen (Hinkle) Mckinney. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Isom said a routine review of the case with the 13th District Attorney General's office is scheduled for this month, but that there are no suspects and no solution in sight. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. [1] Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. Hamilton County: Carmella Maria Gutierrez. Jeremy was also very well-liked. As promised, Sides returned to the area on November 30, 2021, more than ten years after Bechtel and Foster went missing. To name a few: robbery gone wrong; their car plunged into a body of water; drug deal gone wrong; someone killed them out of jealousy; they stumbled onto something criminal and were silenced; killed by local "chop shop" thugs for Foster's sporty car; one was the target, the other killed just for being present; they simply ran off together. "Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have.". [4] Sides found a submerged vehicle, but it was not Foster's Grand Am. Now we just have to deal with losing this glimmer of hope we had that they may have been alive somewhere, Now, were sure that theyre not, Cecil said. Obituary Jeremy Lee Bechtel, age 17 at the time he went missing on April 3, 2000, was found on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Sparta, Tennessee. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Missing from Sparta, Tn since 4/3/2000 Erin Foster & Jeremy Bechtel. It was 10 PM on April 3rd in White County, Tennesse and they were leaving a party. There was a problem getting your location. based on information from your browser. Details of Disappearance Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. It was the last time she saw her daughter. Oops, we were unable to send the email. In the beginning, investigators thought the pair ran away together but the years since have made this theory less likely. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 2 Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster may have been found after two decades Credit: Facebook/Justice for Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster What happened to the teenagers? Gerald Bechtel Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald Bechtel (New Albin, Iowa), who passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. However, of Bradley, Isom added: I would not call him a suspect. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Isom said Erin's ex-boyfriend is a person of interest in the case, but he has cooperated with investigators including passing a polygraph test. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. [1][2][6][7], Police have theorized that Foster lost control of her vehicle while driving on Highway 84, which did not have a guardrail along that section in 2000. cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. It was the last anyone ever saw either of them. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? "This is a case with two victims and many possibilities, but no crime scene and no forensic evidence," White County Sheriff's Office Detective Chris Isom said in an interview with the Knox News-Sentinel. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. But we are not giving up on this case. But we are not giving up on this case.". The investigator said there are other persons of interest. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. [2][3] The remains were later confirmed to be Foster and Bechtel, found in the vehicle after missing for 21 years. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. The theories were finally silenced earlier this month when Jeremy Sides, a scuba-diving YouTuber who solves cold cases, called White County Sheriff Steve Page to report that, after diving in a. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. There was an error deleting this problem. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Bob Lowery, executive director for NCMEC's missing children's division, said some parents "are reluctant to give DNA because they do not want to face the reality that their children could be dead. One friend tells the story about how Jeremy was always rapping- even performing rap songs during a talent show in the 6th grade. On the Facebook page set up for him and Erin- 'Justice for Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster'- you can see the number of people that cared about him and share photographs of him. Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., who took over his family's global engineering and construction company, elevating its already formidable reputation and transforming what had been a . Weve updated the security on the site. You need money to go on the run, she said. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. [8], Both Foster and Bechtel were buried in 2022. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. There is also no evidence of the car. A scuba-diving YouTuber, who has made it his mission to find missing people, discovered the vehicle of Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, seen here, who disappeared 21 years ago in rural . Erin went to a party at a friend's house where she saw Jeremy. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Ronnie said his wife passed away from cancer four years ago and he believed it was the stress and worry that took a toll on her life. Sep 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by And none of their personal belongings are missing, except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters ? Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - Now that he can finally give his son a burial, he said, Ive prayed that if hes not on this Earth, that hes with Jesus and with mama, and theres no doubt theyve all seen him by now and know whats happened.. He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. April 3, 2000 Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. After Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel vanished in 2000, there had been no new evidence until YouTube diver Jeremy Beau Sides discovered a car belonging to one of the teens underwater in. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. COLD CASE: Searching Lake For Two Teenagers That Vanished 20 Years Ago! including whether or not Bechtel and Foster were a romantic couple, casually dating, or just close friends as they had been for several years. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. #searchbrowse-right {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} Visit our, To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Year should not be greater than current year. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. ", "It is a very baffling case," said Knoxville lawyer Tom Snapp, who helped Ledbetter review information and some records in an effort to look for leads to pursue. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000. All rights reserved. I am just now getting around to wishing you a happy birthday but it's not because I didn't think about you that day. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Sorry! Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. The last person to see the teenagers was Foster's brother, Will. Add to your scrapbook. The medical examiner has not officially confirmed the remains belong to Bechtel and Foster, but Page is confident they are the teens. Ways to honor Jeremy Bechtel's life and legacy. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. Foster was seen by her brother Will the same evening. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. 931-836-2700. "I need that closure.". Over the years there were many rumors and false leads about the two. And Ison said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. Jeremy called his father, Ronnie Bechtel, to tell him he was with Erin and some other friends. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. A DECADES-OLD cold case may have come to a close earlier this month after a YouTuber discovered the car of two missing teens. Erin is described as 5'8" and 115 pounds, is white with blonde hair and blue eyes, and has pierced ears. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Sides didn't inform anyone when he visited Sparta in late November and although he was unsuccessful, he posted a video to his YouTube channel that he would return to try again. The police reportedly followed leads that did not have a connection to Bechtel or Foster, leading to multiple dead ends. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it. If you have any information. Please reset your password. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Disappearance_of_Erin_Foster_and_Jeremy_Bechtel&oldid=1140306445, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Remains discovered after missing for 21 years, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 13:31. They also did not follow a recommendation by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to provide DNA samples that could help identify their daughter, Isom confirmed. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. But we are not giving up on this case.". All rights reserved. Those searches were sparked by a tip that came in several ears ago, reporting the pair had been murdered and their bodies dumped in a well or abandoned well site somewhere in White County. [2] As of July 2022, the police investigation was not closed, but foul play was ruled out from police lines of inquiry. They went missing on April 3, 2000 in Sparta, Tennessee, and were last seen in Foster's 1998 Pontiac Grand Am.. [3][4], On November 24, 2021, scuba diver Jeremy Sides searched a lake near the location of the party attended by the teenagers. Sides retrieved the license plate from the car indicating it was, in fact, Foster's car, and human remains were found inside the vehicle. GREAT NEWS! JEREMY BECHTEL OBITUARY Jeremy Bechtel's passing on Monday, April 3, 2000 has been publicly announced by Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery in Sparta, TN. He reached out to Sides and asked him to work with investigators, suggesting he search Calfkiller River. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jeremy Bechtel (235383836)? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. I cant explain it.. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. (But) it was right under our noses the whole time. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Anyone with information is asked to call the White County Sheriff's Office at 931-836-2700 orthe Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. it was all I could think about really. (17 years old). Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Learn more about managing a memorial . Disappearance [ edit] Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Foster and Bechtel were reported missing a week after they were last seen. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. Funeral arrangement under the care ofOak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery. Later. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jeremy Lee Bechtel please visit our. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} YouTuber Jeremy Beau Sides, who creates videos where he uses sonar technology and dives underwater to track down evidence in missing persons cases, shot a video on Nov. 24 showing his discovery. Include your loved one's complete obituary on Legacy for just $10. Bay City, MI Jerome (Jerry) Joyce Bechtel was born in Unionville, MI on December 19, 1936 to the late Thomas J. and Elverna E. (Gall) Bechtel. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Jeremy Lee Bechtel, age 17 at the time he went missing on April 3, 2000, was found on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Sparta, Tennessee. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Resend Activation Email. Twenty-one years ago in 2000, Erin Foster (18) and Jeremy Bechtel (17) were last seen in Erin's 1998 black Pontiac Grand Am. If they are still alive, the investigator said he puts most credence in the reported sightings of Erin in Florida. (CQ), .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. This browser does not support getting your location. This is a carousel with slides. Search above to list available cemeteries. For kids like that to stay gone this long and not contact any of their family or friends, that's enough to make you think something is wrong, he said. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, Oak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery. [4] The following day, on December 1, 2021, Sides returned to the vehicle he had seen in the river and went diving to film the car. globalnews.ca comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment [deleted] . They visited a mutual friend that day, then left the friend's house in Erin's black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. 20, Photos: ET Farmers Markets celebrate 40 years. He. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it.". This is a case with two victims and many possibilities, but no crime scene and no forensic evidence, said White County Sheriff's Office Detective Chris Isom. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17 were last seen on April 3, 2000, after leaving Foster's home. They picked Will up earlier that night from an arcade before leaving for a party. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. The newly discovered vehicle - which The New York Times reported had. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. It just shattered my heart again. Its heart-wrenching to know it was that simple, and it was made that hard because of all the rumors and horror stories through the years.. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. When it was pulled from the river, human remains were found inside it and in February they were identified as Erin and Jeremy's. One tip said the teenagers had been murdered and their bodies disposed of in an abandoned well in rural White County. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. [4] The license plate was confirmed to be that of Foster's Grand Am. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? When she got home, she asked her mother if she could go out on a school night. Erin Foster's car discovered in river 21 years later: Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said. At the time, the article said the investigation was still ongoing but there was no forensic evidence about what may have happened to the teenagers. Some theories include robbery or drug deal gone wrong, silenced by local criminals, accidentally drove into a body of water, killed out of jealousy, or simply ran away. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. White County Sheriff Steve Page said he saw the video and realized that Sides was using a scan-sonar technology their department didn't have access to. ul.searchbrowse li a {color:#676767; text-decoration:none; } After Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel vanished in 2000, there had been no new evidence until YouTube diver Jeremy Beau Sides discovered a car belonging to one of the teens underwater in. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said in 2012. We are sad to announce that on April 3, 2000, at the age of 17, Jeremy Lee Bechtel (Sparta, Tennessee), born in Smithville, Tennessee passed away. "How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida?" Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. This account has been disabled. It didn't take long for him to detect a car and make a dive to see for himself. she asked. Investigators believe they accidentally drove off the road into the river. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. In the same article, Isom said it's odd for missing people, especially teens, to be gone nearly 20 years with no contact with their friends and family. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Mary Eleanor "Ellie" Sedwick Bechtel, 95, a longtime Emlenton resident and former business owner, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in the comfort of her home she. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. They also did not follow a recommendation by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to provide DNA samples that could help identify their daughter, Isom confirmed. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. And none of their personal belongings are missing.". Jeremy loved music and he enjoyed playing sports in. He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. Our daughter is missing.. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. We do run into this from time to time.". https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235383836/jeremy-lee-bechtel. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Humor, Satire, Parody and Writing from Emily Morehead, White County Sheriff's Office [4] Foster was 18 at the time of her disappearance, while Bechtel was 17. One person disappearing without a trace is mysterious enough. A system error has occurred. Just a few months back, we dug up another well, Isom said. Mr. Bechtel, 57, said his son was a well-mannered teenager who loved rap music and "had a kind soul and a big heart." Jeremy's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, died three years ago from cancer. 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