Sides retrieved the license plate from the car indicating it was, in fact, Foster's car, and human remains were found inside the vehicle. Some reports call them more than friends. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. It just shattered my heart again. Sorry! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. When she got home, she asked her mother if she could go out on a school night. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. 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. 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. 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. It was the last time he talked to his son. "It all depends on who you talk to," Isom said. The medical examiner has not officially confirmed the remains belong to Bechtel and Foster, but Page is confident they are the teens. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Add to your scrapbook. Middle Tennessee Mysteries is dedicated to shining a light on cold cases, unsolved murders and missing people in Tennessee. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "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. ul.searchbrowse li a {color:#676767; text-decoration:none; } 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. But we are not giving up on this case.". 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. #searchlist h2 a:hover {color:#222; border-bottom: 1px dotted #222;} Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. When it was pulled from the river, human remains were found inside it and in February they were identified as Erin and Jeremy's. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17 were last seen on April 3, 2000, after leaving Foster's home. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. 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. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} COLD CASE: Searching Lake For Two Teenagers That Vanished 20 Years Ago! 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The newly discovered vehicle - which The New York Times reported had. The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery website. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am . Legacy invites you to. Leigh Ann Foster said yes. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Later. 0 cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Hamilton County: Carmella Maria Gutierrez. she asked. It didn't take long for him to detect a car and make a dive to see for himself. #searchlist h2 {font-family:'Myriad W01 SmBd', sans-serif; color: #616161; font-size: 0.81255em; /* 13/16 */ line-height: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase;} [4] The license plate was confirmed to be that of Foster's Grand Am. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Foster was seen by her brother Will the same evening. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Funeral arrangement under the care ofOak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Oak Lawn Funeral Home 1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. 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. 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 is described as standing 5'8", weighing 150 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. The White County Sheriff's Office continues to do periodic reviews of the case. However, of Bradley, Isom added: I would not call him a suspect. Updated 9 times since October 12, 2004. Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. 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. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. Learn more about merges. (17 years old). Drag images here or select from your computer for Jeremy Lee Bechtel memorial. [3][4], On November 24, 2021, scuba diver Jeremy Sides searched a lake near the location of the party attended by the teenagers. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. Burial followed in Skurlock Cemetery.Jeremy and his friend Erin were reported missing 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. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it. One friend tells the story about how Jeremy was always rapping- even performing rap songs during a talent show in the 6th grade. 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. 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. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. 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". Minnie D. Bechtel, 88, of Benton, passed away in her home Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. [4] Sides found a submerged vehicle, but it was not Foster's Grand Am. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. It was the last anyone ever saw either of them. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. 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 manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. 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. 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. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 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. [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. Foster and Bechtel were reported missing a week after they were last seen. March 15, 2021. 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. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Learn more about managing a memorial . This browser does not support getting your location. 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. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. In the beginning, investigators thought the pair ran away together but the years since have made this theory less likely. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. 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. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. 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. A system error has occurred. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the teens were last spotted around. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. She was last seen wearing long pants, sandals and three sets of earrings. 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. 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.. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said in 2012. You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida?" 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. They went missing on April 3, 2000 in Sparta, Tennessee, and were last seen in Foster's 1998 Pontiac Grand Am.. 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. I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest, she said. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. 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 li {margin:0 0 5%; font-size:0.75em; /* 12/16 */ } 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. 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. 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. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Missing from Sparta, Tn since 4/3/2000 Erin Foster & Jeremy Bechtel. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. [1] Bechtel spoke to his father Ronnie Bechtel by telephone on the evening of April 3, 2000. A DECADES-OLD cold case may have come to a close earlier this month after a YouTuber discovered the car of two missing teens. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. He reviewed the case again and realized signs pointed to the teenagers traveling down Highway 84. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel. "This is a case with two victims and many possibilities, but no crime scene and no forensic evidence," said White County Sheriff's Office Detective Chris Isom. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. 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. They picked Will up earlier that night from an arcade before leaving for a party. Verify and try again. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters ? Try again. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. I dont have an easy way to say it, Sides told Page in hisYouTube video, "but I found them.. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. There are as many theories about their disappearance as there are people in White County. #searchbrowse-left {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. Erin picked up her brother from school Monday afternoon, April 3, 2000. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. ", "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. 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. But we are not giving up on this case.". Michelle Willard. Janet was born February 21, 1935 in West Allis, WI, Visit our, To plant trees in memory, please visit the. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. For over 20 years, no one knew what happened to Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel. [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. Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. He reached out to Sides and asked him to work with investigators, suggesting he search Calfkiller River. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. [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. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. globalnews.ca comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment [deleted] . No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Year should not be greater than current year. But we are not giving up on this case. There is also no evidence of the car. This account has been disabled. No specific tip has led to them, but investigators followed a reported sighting of Erin in 2005 and 2006 in Pensacola, Florida. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. However, of Bradley, Isom added: "I would not call him a suspect. "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. One person disappearing without a trace is mysterious enough. I don't believe they got out of White County that night, she 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. 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 . Search above to list available cemeteries. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [4] Foster was 18 at the time of her disappearance, while Bechtel was 17. 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. (CQ), .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. 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. "Cars dont just disappear, Sides told The Washington Post. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. Try again later. Oops, we were unable to send the email. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? Try again later. 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. There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains "a person of interest." He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. "I need that closure.". [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. Try again later. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. Resend Activation Email. Please enter your email and password to sign in. "I need that closure.". The investigator said there are other persons of interest. We have gone in wells, dug up areas, we have used ground-penetrating equipment looking for bodies, Page told The Washington Post. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. One person disappearing without a trace is mystery enough. We have set your language to You have funeral questions, we have answers. "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. 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.. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. One tip said the teenagers had been murdered and their bodies disposed of in an abandoned well in rural White County. it was all I could think about really. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. Please try again later. Include your loved one's complete obituary on Legacy for just $10. 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