Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. There is also no evidence of the car. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Erin went to a party at a friend's house where she saw Jeremy. [5][3], Jeremy Sides, from Acworth, Georgia, broadcasts his efforts to solve missing people cold cases on a YouTube channel. Try again later. [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. Nine times out of 10 theyre in the water.. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I need that closure. The last person to see the teenagers was Foster's brother, Will. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The jealousy theory hangs on the culpability of Erin's ex-boyfriend. April 3, 2000 Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. she asked. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Witnesses saw Jeremy and Erin in the car outside of Sparta, Tennessee at approximately 10:00 p.m. on April 3, 2000. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. Erin Foster, 18, and her friend Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared on April 3, 2000. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. Would you like to offer Jeremy Lee Bechtels loved ones a condolence message? Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. I cant explain it.. Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA. Failed to remove flower. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. Write your message of sympathy today. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. When it was pulled from the river, human remains were found inside it and in February they were identified as Erin and Jeremy's. Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have. 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. They went missing on April 3, 2000 in Sparta, Tennessee, and were last seen in Foster's 1998 Pontiac Grand Am.. Sorry! The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. According to a one-page missing person's report filed by Erin's parents, she and Jeremy left a party to pick. Page asked Sides to use his side-scan sonar to help find Bechtel and Foster. Year should not be greater than current year. There was an error deleting this problem. Disappearance of Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel, "Case of 2 missing White Co. teens solved after more than 20 years", "Two teens went missing 21 years ago. [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. 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. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. 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. 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. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. 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. 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. So its a different hurt theres something different about it. One person disappearing without a trace is mysterious enough. For over 20 years, no one knew what happened to Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel. She was born in Corning, to the late Roy Mckinney and Helen (Hinkle) Mckinney. "Cars dont just disappear, Sides told The Washington Post. 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. Details of Disappearance Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. 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. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said in 2012. You need money to go on the run, she said. 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. If they are still alive, the investigator said he puts most credence in the reported sightings of Erin in Florida. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Verify and try again. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. However, of Bradley, Isom added: I would not call him a suspect. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Disappearance [ edit] Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. based on information from your browser. Funeral arrangement under the care ofOak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. White County teenagers Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel should have come home the night of April 3, 2000, but they disappeared, along with Erin's prized two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. COLD CASE: Searching Lake For Two Teenagers That Vanished 20 Years Ago! Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jeremy Lee Bechtel memorial. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of unless some more information is developed. [8], Both Foster and Bechtel were buried in 2022. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains "a person of interest." When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am . It just shattered my heart again. 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. "You need money to go on the run," she said. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. GREAT NEWS! Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. (But) it was right under our noses the whole time. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Try again. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. "How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida?" The investigator said there are other persons of interest. I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest, she said. Jeremy's mother, for one, doesn't believe the teens ran away. Failed to report flower. By most accounts, Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, were childhood friends. 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. Janet Barsch (Bechtel) nee SidoffJanet A. Barsch (Bechtel) nee Sidoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Waukesha, WI. Oops, something didn't work. including whether or not Bechtel and Foster were a romantic couple, casually dating, or just close friends as they had been for several years. 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. Michelle Willard. 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. It was the last time he talked to his son. They visited a mutual friend that day, then left the friend's house in Erin's black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. 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. Jeremy loved music and he enjoyed playing sports in. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. We always kind of thought through the years that something happened, but I just didnt know what.. 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. [5], No one saw them alive after the evening of April 3, 2000, prompting rumors and speculation of their whereabouts including false reports of sightings. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Erin is described as 5'8" and 115 pounds, is white with blonde hair and blue eyes, and has pierced ears. Erin picked up her brother from school Monday afternoon, April 3, 2000. 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. 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. Burial followed in Skurlock Cemetery.Jeremy and his friend Erin were reported missing on April 3, 2000. It was a busy day at work and then I came home to my family. 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. 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. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. JERRY BECHTEL OBITUARY Bechtel, Jerry J. "I need that closure.". The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery website. 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? As promised, Sides returned to the area on November 30, 2021, more than ten years after Bechtel and Foster went missing. Minnie D. Bechtel, 88, of Benton, passed away in her home Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. Ways to honor Jeremy Bechtel's life and legacy. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel. Thanks for your help! You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. Jeremy Sides is a crime-solving YouTuber from Atlanta, Georgia who specializes in solving cold cases using advanced sonar technology. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Weve updated the security on the site. it was all I could think about really. "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. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17 were last seen on April 3, 2000, after leaving Foster's home. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Try again later. 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. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Investigators believe they accidentally drove off the road into the river. 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. 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. "Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have.". He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. I dont have an easy way to say it, Sides told Page in hisYouTube video, "but I found them.. 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. [4] Sides found a submerged vehicle, but it was not Foster's Grand Am. How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida? MINNIE BECHTEL OBITUARY. There was a problem getting your location. 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. Since then, family members and investigators have been looking for the teens on the west side of White County. "You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. One friend tells the story about how Jeremy was always rapping- even performing rap songs during a talent show in the 6th grade. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. 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.. I don't believe they got out of White County that night, she said. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Include your loved one's complete obituary on Legacy for just $10. He reached out to Sides and asked him to work with investigators, suggesting he search Calfkiller River. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. A system error has occurred. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000. Erin Foster's car discovered in river 21 years later: Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater. She didn't get her closure, having died in July 2018, and it doesn't seem like either family will get their much need closure any time soon, White County Sheriff's Office Detective Chris Isom said there are no suspects and no solution in sight. We have set your language to Some reports call them more than friends. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. 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. It was the last time she saw her daughter. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. [2], Foster and Bechtel attended a party that night but returned to Foster's parents' home before leaving again. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. The newly discovered vehicle - which The New York Times reported had. [4] The license plate was confirmed to be that of Foster's Grand Am. And Ison said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains a person of interest. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Humor, Satire, Parody and Writing from Emily Morehead, White County Sheriff's Office [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. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. Add to your scrapbook. 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. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. Foster and Bechtel were reported missing a week after they were last seen. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. There is a problem with your email/password. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. The police reportedly followed leads that did not have a connection to Bechtel or Foster, leading to multiple dead ends. To use this feature, use a newer browser. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. 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. Over the years there were many rumors and false leads about the two. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the teens were last spotted around. A DECADES-OLD cold case may have come to a close earlier this month after a YouTuber discovered the car of two missing teens. He. If anybody knows anything at all, please, please call, said Leigh Ann Foster said in a 2002 interview with SpartaLive.com. When he came upon the Bechtel and Foster case, he determined it was worth a trip to the small Tennessee town to see if he would have more success than previous efforts. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said. Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Later. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. No specific tip has led to them, but investigators followed a reported sighting of Erin in 2005 and 2006 in Pensacola, Florida. White County teenagers Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel should have come home the night of April 3, 2000, but they disappeared, along with Erin's prized two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. He reviewed the case again and realized signs pointed to the teenagers traveling down Highway 84. One tip said the teenagers had been murdered and their bodies disposed of in an abandoned well in rural 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. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Please try again later. However, of Bradley, Isom added: "I would not call him a suspect. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Scuba diver finds remains of Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel, 18 and 17, who disappeared near Sparta, TN in 2000. (17 years old). This is a carousel with slides. 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 would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. "It all depends on who you talk to," Isom said. ", "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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Oak Lawn Funeral Home 1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583. 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. Sep 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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