The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Funeral arrangement under the care ofOak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery. Michelle Willard. Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. 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. Resend Activation Email. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Jeremy Sides is a crime-solving YouTuber from Atlanta, Georgia who specializes in solving cold cases using advanced sonar technology. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235383836/jeremy-lee-bechtel. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it. globalnews.ca comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment [deleted] . He. 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. 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. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. The two teens, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, went missing without a trace in the small town of Sparta in 2000. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. It just shattered my heart again. #searchlist h2 {font-family:'Myriad W01 SmBd', sans-serif; color: #616161; font-size: 0.81255em; /* 13/16 */ line-height: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase;} Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. All rights reserved. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. I cant explain it.. No specific tip has led to them, but investigators followed a reported sighting of Erin in 2005 and 2006 in Pensacola, Florida. Jeremy's mother, for one, doesn't believe the teens ran away. 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. 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. 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. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. Erin went to a party at a friend's house where she saw Jeremy. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains "a person of interest." "You need money to go on the run," she told the News-Sentinel in 2012. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Updated 9 times since October 12, 2004. [1] Bechtel spoke to his father Ronnie Bechtel by telephone on the evening of April 3, 2000. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. (17 years old). In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Add to your scrapbook. Knox News reported in 2012 that wells in White County wereperiodically dug up after they received reports that Bechtel and Foster had been murdered and their bodies were abandoned near a well site. 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. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. "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. The newly discovered vehicle - which The New York Times reported had. There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN 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. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said in 2012. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel. Last updated February 15, 2022; case resolved. He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Sep 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. 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. The White County Sheriff's Office continues to do periodic reviews of the case. They picked Will up earlier that night from an arcade before leaving for a party. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains a person of interest. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. But we are not giving up on this case.". Sorry! Erin Foster, 18, and her friend Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared on April 3, 2000. Missing from Sparta, Tn since 4/3/2000 Erin Foster & Jeremy Bechtel. Thanks for your help! There is a problem with your email/password. Hamilton County: Carmella Maria Gutierrez. I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest, she said. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. [2][3] Both teenagers were probably last seen around 10:00 p.m. in Foster's black Pontiac Grand Am. "I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest," she said. 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. 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 . He reached out to Sides and asked him to work with investigators, suggesting he search Calfkiller River. Jeremy called his father, Ronnie Bechtel, to tell him he was with Erin and some other friends. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. 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. Erin is described as 5'8" and 115 pounds, is white with blonde hair and blue eyes, and has pierced ears. [4] Sides found a submerged vehicle, but it was not Foster's Grand Am. 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. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. "You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. "I need that closure.". 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. Verify and try again. There was a problem getting your location. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Search above to list available cemeteries. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Try again later. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. Investigators believe they accidentally drove off the road into the river. 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. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. 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.. Over the years there were many rumors and false leads about the two. Failed to report flower. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Some reports call them more than friends. ). We do run into this from time to time. It was 10 PM on April 3rd in White County, Tennesse and they were leaving a party. "I don't believe they got out of White County that night," she said. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. To use this feature, use a newer browser. "I need that closure.". For over 20 years, no one knew what happened to Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. One person disappearing without a trace is mystery enough. 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. Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. COLD CASE: Searching Lake For Two Teenagers That Vanished 20 Years Ago! "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. 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. The police reportedly followed leads that did not have a connection to Bechtel or Foster, leading to multiple dead ends. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [4] Foster was 18 at the time of her disappearance, while Bechtel was 17. If they are still alive, the investigator said he puts most credence in the reported sightings of Erin in Florida. ", "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. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. she asked. 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. 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. "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. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000. based on information from your browser. Erin Foster's car discovered in river 21 years later: Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. We do run into this from time to time.". Oak Lawn Funeral Home 1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583. 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". Witnesses saw Jeremy and Erin in the car outside of Sparta, Tennessee at approximately 10:00 p.m. on April 3, 2000. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. Leigh Ann Foster said yes. And he said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. There is also no evidence of the car. I dont have an easy way to say it, Sides told Page in hisYouTube video, "but I found them.. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. 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. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17 were last seen on April 3, 2000, after leaving Foster's home. I need that closure. "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. "Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have.". Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. she asked. He is described as standing 5'8", weighing 150 pounds at the time of his disappearance. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. If anybody knows anything at all, please, please call, said Leigh Ann Foster said in a 2002 interview with SpartaLive.com. [2] Searches were undertaken locally, and also in Pensacola, Florida, during 2005 and 2006 following reports that Foster was living and working there. 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. 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. 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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. 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. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Try again later. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter.Jeremy loved music and he enjoyed playing sports in school.In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England.Funeral Services were held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. By most accounts, Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, were childhood friends. 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. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Try again. [1] Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. ul.searchbrowse li a {color:#676767; text-decoration:none; } The jealousy theory hangs on the culpability of Erin's ex-boyfriend. "Cars dont just disappear, Sides told The Washington Post. Later. 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. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. 0 cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA. A DECADES-OLD cold case may have come to a close earlier this month after a YouTuber discovered the car of two missing teens. And none of their personal belongings are missing, except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. He found their car submerged in the Calfkiller River. including whether or not Bechtel and Foster were a romantic couple, casually dating, or just close friends as they had been for several years. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Disappearance [ edit] Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. 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. 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 . In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. 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. Details of Disappearance Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. When Foster didn't return home the following morning, her mother Leigh Anne reportedly called her husband, Cecil, who reassured her that their daughter would probably be back in a few days. 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. How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida? We have gone in wells, dug up areas, we have used ground-penetrating equipment looking for bodies, Page told The Washington Post. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. [2], Foster and Bechtel attended a party that night but returned to Foster's parents' home before leaving again. We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer, Isom said. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said. She was last seen wearing long pants, sandals and three sets of earrings. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. #searchlist h2 a:hover {color:#222; border-bottom: 1px dotted #222;} Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [2][3] The remains were later confirmed to be Foster and Bechtel, found in the vehicle after missing for 21 years. Try again later. And none of their personal belongings are missing.". According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the teens were last spotted around. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Legacy invites you to. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Visit our, To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Janet Barsch (Bechtel) nee SidoffJanet A. Barsch (Bechtel) nee Sidoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Waukesha, WI. 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. And none of their personal belongings are missing," except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. Janet was born February 21, 1935 in West Allis, WI, Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Foster's parents said they held off holding a funeral for her when she went missing in the hopes that she may have still been alive. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. One tip said the teenagers had been murdered and their bodies disposed of in an abandoned well in rural White County. The highway likely didn't have a guardrail in 2000, and police suspect Foster and Bechtel lost control of their vehicle and landed in the water. 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. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} April 3, 2000 You have funeral questions, we have answers. 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 try again later. March 15, 2021. 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. 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. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at [email protected]. There are as many theories about their disappearance as there are people in White County. Page asked Sides to use his side-scan sonar to help find Bechtel and Foster. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. 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. However, of Bradley, Isom added: I would not call him a suspect. 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