(But) it was right under our noses the whole time. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. 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 . 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. We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer, Isom said. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. "How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida?" COLD CASE: Searching Lake For Two Teenagers That Vanished 20 Years Ago! Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. "I don't believe they got out of White County that night," she said. 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.. I need that closure. Jeremy loved music and he enjoyed playing sports in. 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 memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. ). 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. 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. Disappearance [ edit] Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. However, of Bradley, Isom added: I would not call him a suspect. 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. "You need money to go on the run," she told the News-Sentinel in 2012. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. [2] As of July 2022, the police investigation was not closed, but foul play was ruled out from police lines of inquiry. The White County Sheriff's Office continues to do periodic reviews of the case. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Last updated February 15, 2022; case resolved. 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. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS, Dances with Wolves actor pleads not guilty in 'sex cult' case, Star singer La Tigresa dies from a heart attack at 89 after storied career, TikTok star, 28, is charged with child abuse after 'attack on boyfriend', Rape survivor slams Gabby Petito Utah cop over handling of her case, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster may have been found after two decades, Credit: Facebook/Justice for Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster, Jeremy Sides discovered the teens' car with scan-sonar technology. globalnews.ca comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment [deleted] . Try again later. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. And none of their personal belongings are missing, except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. March 15, 2021. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. 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. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. Updated 9 times since October 12, 2004. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - [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. All rights reserved. As promised, Sides returned to the area on November 30, 2021, more than ten years after Bechtel and Foster went missing. Include your loved one's complete obituary on Legacy for just $10. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Sep 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Year should not be greater than current year. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Would you like to offer Jeremy Lee Bechtels loved ones a condolence message? Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel. Scuba diver finds remains of Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel, 18 and 17, who disappeared near Sparta, TN in 2000. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Over the years there were many rumors and false leads about the two. But we are not giving up on this case.". Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. He is described as standing 5'8", weighing 150 pounds at the time of his disappearance. By most accounts, Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, were childhood friends. 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. "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. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. Sides retrieved the license plate from the car indicating it was, in fact, Foster's car, and human remains were found inside the vehicle. Resend Activation Email. MINNIE BECHTEL OBITUARY. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. According to a 2012 story from Knox News , Bechtel and Foster had attended a party. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am . 7 talking about this. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "Cars dont just disappear, Sides told The Washington Post. 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. Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. They went missing on April 3, 2000 in Sparta, Tennessee, and were last seen in Foster's 1998 Pontiac Grand Am.. [2], Foster and Bechtel attended a party that night but returned to Foster's parents' home before leaving again. Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. For over 20 years, no one knew what happened to Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel. Try again later. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jeremy Lee Bechtel please visit our. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [2] Searches were undertaken locally, and also in Pensacola, Florida, during 2005 and 2006 following reports that Foster was living and working there. "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. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters ? All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. And none of their personal belongings are missing," except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. Try again later. "I need that closure.". They picked Will up earlier that night from an arcade before leaving for a party. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Janet was born February 21, 1935 in West Allis, WI, Drag images here or select from your computer for Jeremy Lee Bechtel memorial. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida? Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Add to your scrapbook. The two teens, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, went missing without a trace in the small town of Sparta in 2000. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. Page asked Sides to use his side-scan sonar to help find Bechtel and Foster. There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. 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. JERRY BECHTEL OBITUARY Bechtel, Jerry J. I cant explain it.. Erin and Jeremy left the party and were last seen around 10 p.m. April 3, 2000, driving Erin's car outside of Sparta. 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. It was the last time he talked to his son. [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. #searchbrowse-left {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He reviewed the case again and realized signs pointed to the teenagers traveling down Highway 84. It was the last anyone ever saw either of them. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. The medical examiner has not officially confirmed the remains belong to Bechtel and Foster, but Page is confident they are the teens. 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. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. One person disappearing without a trace is mysterious enough. 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. Write your message of sympathy today. 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. In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. 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. And Ison said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. 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. Failed to delete memorial. 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. [8], Both Foster and Bechtel were buried in 2022. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. In 2000, Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster left Foster's home in Sparta, Tennessee, and attended a party in White County but they never made it home. Jeremy Sides is a crime-solving YouTuber from Atlanta, Georgia who specializes in solving cold cases using advanced sonar technology. Oops, something didn't work. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. All rights reserved. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000, in White County. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. Erin Foster, 18, and her friend Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared on April 3, 2000. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? I dont have an easy way to say it, Sides told Page in hisYouTube video, "but I found them.. He found their car submerged in the Calfkiller River. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He was last seen wearing a dark T-shirt or a plaid shirt, baggy blue jeans, white Fila sneakers and a blue baseball cap or a green Army cap. [1] Bechtel spoke to his father Ronnie Bechtel by telephone on the evening of April 3, 2000. Weve updated the security on the site. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. including whether or not Bechtel and Foster were a romantic couple, casually dating, or just close friends as they had been for several years. Erin is described as 5'8" and 115 pounds, is white with blonde hair and blue eyes, and has pierced ears. Oak Lawn Funeral Home 1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583. Thanks for your help! It was the last time she saw her daughter. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. 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. 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. 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. 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. [4] Sides found a submerged vehicle, but it was not Foster's Grand Am. No specific tip has led to them, but investigators followed a reported sighting of Erin in 2005 and 2006 in Pensacola, Florida. "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. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of unless some more information is developed. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. We do run into this from time to time. 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. [1] You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. And he said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. Nine times out of 10 theyre in the water.. If you have any information. Failed to report flower. she asked. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. GREAT NEWS! (CQ), .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} Oops, we were unable to send the email. Erin picked up her brother from school Monday afternoon, April 3, 2000. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said in 2012. Family members linked to this person will appear here. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. based on information from your browser. 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. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} [4] On November 30, using sonar technology, Sides found a vehicle located thirteen feet below the surface of the Calfkiller River, next to Highway 84,[1] before running out of daylight. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. Verify and try again. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. Michelle Willard. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. 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. A system error has occurred. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. she asked. 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. 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. Leigh Ann Foster said yes. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. "I need that closure.". Ways to honor Jeremy Bechtel's life and legacy. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. We have set your language to 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. 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. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. Failed to remove flower. 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. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it.". [4] Foster was 18 at the time of her disappearance, while Bechtel was 17. [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. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains "a person of interest." Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. 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. Erin Foster's car discovered in river 21 years later: Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. There was an error deleting this problem. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. If anybody knows anything at all, please, please call, said Leigh Ann Foster said in a 2002 interview with SpartaLive.com. So its a different hurt theres something different about it. There was a problem getting your location. 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. There is also no evidence of the car. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. Legacy invites you to. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Jeremy in the Guest Book below. 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.. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains a person of interest. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. 931-836-2700. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Visit our, To plant trees in memory, please visit the. "It all depends on who you talk to," Isom said. They visited a mutual friend that day, then left the friend's house in Erin's black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Twenty-one years ago in 2000, Erin Foster (18) and Jeremy Bechtel (17) were last seen in Erin's 1998 black Pontiac Grand Am. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17 were last seen on April 3, 2000, after leaving Foster's home. it was all I could think about really. Minnie D. Bechtel, 88, of Benton, passed away in her home Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The newly discovered vehicle - which The New York Times reported had. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. She was last seen wearing long pants, sandals and three sets of earrings. 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