If anybody knows anything at all, please, please call, said Leigh Ann Foster said in a 2002 interview with SpartaLive.com. In the beginning, investigators thought the pair ran away together but the years since have made this theory less likely. There are as many theories about their disappearance as there are people in White County. 20, Photos: ET Farmers Markets celebrate 40 years. #searchlist h2 a {color:#222; text-decoration:none; } Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Jeremy Lee Bechtel RESOLVED Jeremy, circa 2000 Missing Since 04/03/2000 Missing From Sparta, Tennessee Classification Endangered Missing Sex Male Race White Age 17 years old Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jeremy Lee Bechtel please visit our. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. The parents of both missing teens said their children's rooms had never been searched and other kids from the party had not been brought in for questioning. ", "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. 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. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. One friend tells the story about how Jeremy was always rapping- even performing rap songs during a talent show in the 6th grade. [3], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}355555N 852743W / 35.93205N 85.46196W / 35.93205; -85.46196. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. However, of Bradley, Isom added: I would not call him a suspect. It just shattered my heart again. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. 0 cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Since Erin and Jeremy disappeared, White County Sheriff's investigators have run down leads across the Southeast and dug up wells across the county, according to WSMV. So its a different hurt theres something different about it. 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. It didn't take long for him to detect a car and make a dive to see for himself. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. she asked. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. It was the last time he talked to his son. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 7 talking about this. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Try again later. Janet was born February 21, 1935 in West Allis, WI, Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. "You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. And none of their personal belongings are missing.". Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. By most accounts, Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, were childhood friends. She was last seen wearing long pants, sandals and three sets of earrings. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. Jeremy Sides is a crime-solving YouTuber from Atlanta, Georgia who specializes in solving cold cases using advanced sonar technology. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. In November 2021, a man using sonar to look through parts of the Calfkiller River found a submerged car, which was almost completely intact and turned out to be Erin's car. [5][3], Jeremy Sides, from Acworth, Georgia, broadcasts his efforts to solve missing people cold cases on a YouTube channel. 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. The medical examiner has not officially confirmed the remains belong to Bechtel and Foster, but Page is confident they are the teens. Erin is described as 5'8" and 115 pounds, is white with blonde hair and blue eyes, and has pierced ears. 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. #searchbrowse-right {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} Would you like to offer Jeremy Lee Bechtels loved ones a condolence message? Erin Foster, 18, and her friend Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared on April 3, 2000. As promised, Sides returned to the area on November 30, 2021, more than ten years after Bechtel and Foster went missing. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters including whether Bechtel and Foster were a romantic couple, casually dating, or just close friends as they had been for several years. Missing from Sparta, Tn since 4/3/2000 Erin Foster & Jeremy Bechtel. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - Those searches were sparked by a tip that came in several years ago, reporting the pair had been murdered and their bodies dumped in a well or an abandoned well site somewhere in White County. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters ? JERRY BECHTEL OBITUARY Bechtel, Jerry J. But we are not giving up on this case.". "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. Oops, we were unable to send the email. According to a one-page missing person's report filed by Erin's parents, she and Jeremy left a party to pick. 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. Survivors include: Parents- Ronnie and Karen Bechtel of McMinnville, TN Step-Father- Hunter Ledbetter of Sparta, TN Brothers- Rickey Fox of McMinnville, TN and Dusty Fox of McMinnville, TN Nieces- Cloe Fox and Lillian Fox Several cousins and other family members also survive. Visit our, To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Failed to remove flower. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. Legacy invites you to. Leigh Ann Foster said yes. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Try again later. Janet Barsch (Bechtel) nee SidoffJanet A. Barsch (Bechtel) nee Sidoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Waukesha, WI. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. This is a carousel with slides. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. March 15, 2021. "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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235383836/jeremy-lee-bechtel. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. Failed to delete memorial. Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. [2] As of July 2022, the police investigation was not closed, but foul play was ruled out from police lines of inquiry. GREAT NEWS! Please try again later. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel. #searchbrowse-left {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said. 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. 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. Foster and Bechtel were reported missing a week after they were last seen. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} After 21 years, 7 months and 27 days, Jeremy's remains, along with those of Erin Foster (Find A Grave memorial #234635476) were recovered from a submerged vehicle and identified on December 1, 2021. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. Michelle Willard. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. When she got home, she asked her mother if she could go out on a school night. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. The jealousy theory hangs on the culpability of Erin's ex-boyfriend. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it.". According to a 2012 story from Knox News , Bechtel and Foster had attended a party. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The friends were last seen in Foster's car at about 10pm on April 3, 2000, but investigators were never able to crack the case. "I need that closure.". Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. 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". When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains a person of interest. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. But we are not giving up on this case.". Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Later. He reached out to Sides and asked him to work with investigators, suggesting he search Calfkiller River. 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? Write your message of sympathy today. "I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest," she said. Just a few months back, we dug up another well, Isom said. Burial followed in Skurlock Cemetery.Jeremy and his friend Erin were reported missing on April 3, 2000. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jeremy Lee Bechtel please visit our. They picked Will up earlier that night from an arcade before leaving for a party. [3][4], On November 24, 2021, scuba diver Jeremy Sides searched a lake near the location of the party attended by the teenagers. I dont have an easy way to say it, Sides told Page in hisYouTube video, "but I found them.. One tip said the teenagers had been murdered and their bodies disposed of in an abandoned well in rural White County. Twenty-one years ago in 2000, Erin Foster (18) and Jeremy Bechtel (17) were last seen in Erin's 1998 black Pontiac Grand Am. "I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest," Jeremy's mother Rhonda Ledbetter said in a 2012 interview with the Knox News-Sentinel. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? ul.searchbrowse li {margin:0 0 5%; font-size:0.75em; /* 12/16 */ } Erin and Jeremy left the party and were last seen around 10 p.m. April 3, 2000, driving Erin's car outside of Sparta. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Erin picked up her brother from school Monday afternoon, April 3, 2000. All rights reserved. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [2][3] The remains were later confirmed to be Foster and Bechtel, found in the vehicle after missing for 21 years. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Year should not be greater than current year. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida? 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. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. "How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida?" Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Some reports call them more than friends. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. It was 10 PM on April 3rd in White County, Tennesse and they were leaving a party. He. [4] He called White County Sheriff Steve Page to report his discovery and to confirm that it was Foster's car with two human remains found inside. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer, Isom said. We do run into this from time to time.". April 3, 2000 The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery website. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000, in White County. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Funeral arrangement under the care ofOak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jeremy Bechtel (235383836)? 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