[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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. [8], Both Foster and Bechtel were buried in 2022. Try again later. Sorry! Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. [2], Foster and Bechtel attended a party that night but returned to Foster's parents' home before leaving again. 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. GREAT NEWS! According to a 2012 story from Knox News , Bechtel and Foster had attended a party. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. 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. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. They visited a mutual friend that day, then left the friend's house in Erin's black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. Ways to honor Jeremy Bechtel's life and legacy. Learn more about managing a memorial . Missing from Sparta, Tn since 4/3/2000 Erin Foster & Jeremy Bechtel. In the beginning, investigators thought the pair ran away together but the years since have made this theory less likely. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. 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. Erin and Jeremy left the party and were last seen around 10 p.m. April 3, 2000, driving Erin's car outside of Sparta. Failed to remove flower. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jeremy Bechtel (235383836)? They picked Will up earlier that night from an arcade before leaving for a party. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. 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. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Erin Foster's car discovered in river 21 years later: Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater. It was the last time she saw her daughter. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. It was the last time he talked to his son. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. (17 years old). [4] Foster was 18 at the time of her disappearance, while Bechtel was 17. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. We do run into this from time to time. Scuba diver finds remains of Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel, 18 and 17, who disappeared near Sparta, TN in 2000. Some reports call them more than friends. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. 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. "You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. 7 talking about this. Since then, family members and investigators have been looking for the teens on the west side of White County. Jeremy Sides is a crime-solving YouTuber from Atlanta, Georgia who specializes in solving cold cases using advanced sonar technology. cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. JERRY BECHTEL OBITUARY Bechtel, Jerry J. The jealousy theory hangs on the culpability of Erin's ex-boyfriend. Erin is described as 5'8" and 115 pounds, is white with blonde hair and blue eyes, and has pierced ears. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Disappearance_of_Erin_Foster_and_Jeremy_Bechtel&oldid=1140306445, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Remains discovered after missing for 21 years, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 13:31. it was all I could think about really. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Erin picked up her brother from school Monday afternoon, April 3, 2000. There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. One tip said the teenagers had been murdered and their bodies disposed of in an abandoned well in rural White County. "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. There is also no evidence of the car. Learn more about merges. "It all depends on who you talk to," Isom said. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Disappearance [ edit] Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. All rights reserved. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The families were heartbroken when they received the news, and Bechtel's father, Ronnie, told the Post that it was like losing his son all over again. 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.. Make sure that the file is a photo. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He is described as standing 5'8", weighing 150 pounds at the time of his disappearance. She was born in Corning, to the late Roy Mckinney and Helen (Hinkle) Mckinney. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. [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. [2] Searches were undertaken locally, and also in Pensacola, Florida, during 2005 and 2006 following reports that Foster was living and working there. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000. He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. Hamilton County: Carmella Maria Gutierrez. There is a problem with your email/password. When it was pulled from the river, human remains were found inside it and in February they were identified as Erin and Jeremy's. One person disappearing without a trace is mysterious enough. 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. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. she asked. This is a carousel with slides. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. 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Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. #searchlist h2 a:hover {color:#222; border-bottom: 1px dotted #222;} Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. 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. 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. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jeremy Lee Bechtel please visit our. We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. A system error has occurred. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters ? Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. Twenty-one years ago in 2000, Erin Foster (18) and Jeremy Bechtel (17) were last seen in Erin's 1998 black Pontiac Grand Am. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. ). In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. Thanks for your help! Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Michelle Willard. So its a different hurt theres something different about it. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} Page asked Sides to use his side-scan sonar to help find Bechtel and Foster. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. However, of Bradley, Isom added: "I would not call him a suspect. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. One friend tells the story about how Jeremy was always rapping- even performing rap songs during a talent show in the 6th grade. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Please reset your password. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. [3][4], On November 24, 2021, scuba diver Jeremy Sides searched a lake near the location of the party attended by the teenagers. 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. He reviewed the case again and realized signs pointed to the teenagers traveling down Highway 84. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. including whether or not Bechtel and Foster were a romantic couple, casually dating, or just close friends as they had been for several years. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer, Isom said. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. Would you like to offer Jeremy Lee Bechtels loved ones a condolence message? In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. 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. The last person to see the teenagers was Foster's brother, Will. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. Try again later. In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. [2][3] The remains were later confirmed to be Foster and Bechtel, found in the vehicle after missing for 21 years. 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.. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. By most accounts, Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, were childhood friends. 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. When she got home, she asked her mother if she could go out on a school night. It didn't take long for him to detect a car and make a dive to see for himself. "I need that closure.". Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. [1] There are as many theories about their disappearance as there are people in White County. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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