(But) it was right under our noses the whole time. And Ison said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. She was last seen wearing long pants, sandals and three sets of earrings. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. Please try again later. However, of Bradley, Isom added: I would not call him a suspect. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. You need money to go on the run, she said. Survivors include: Parents- Ronnie and Karen Bechtel of McMinnville, TN Step-Father- Hunter Ledbetter of Sparta, TN Brothers- Rickey Fox of McMinnville, TN and Dusty Fox of McMinnville, TN Nieces- Cloe Fox and Lillian Fox Several cousins and other family members also survive. Jeremy Sides is a crime-solving YouTuber from Atlanta, Georgia who specializes in solving cold cases using advanced sonar technology. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [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. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. [8], Both Foster and Bechtel were buried in 2022. 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. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. I cant explain it.. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Details of Disappearance Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. There are as many theories about their disappearance as there are people in White County. "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. 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. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. 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. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. Mr. Bechtel, 57, said his son was a well-mannered teenager who loved rap music and "had a kind soul and a big heart." Jeremy's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, died three years ago from cancer. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. It was the last time she saw her daughter. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. 20, Photos: ET Farmers Markets celebrate 40 years. 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. It was 10 PM on April 3rd in White County, Tennesse and they were leaving a party. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. 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. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. 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. She was born in Corning, to the late Roy Mckinney and Helen (Hinkle) Mckinney. He reviewed the case again and realized signs pointed to the teenagers traveling down Highway 84. 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. How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida? [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. COLD CASE: Searching Lake For Two Teenagers That Vanished 20 Years Ago! Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Search above to list available cemeteries. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. "It all depends on who you talk to," Isom said. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Investigators believe they accidentally drove off the road into the 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Failed to delete memorial. I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest, she said. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. 0 cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA. He. Sides retrieved the license plate from the car indicating it was, in fact, Foster's car, and human remains were found inside the vehicle. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Try again later. 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. based on information from your browser. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235383836/jeremy-lee-bechtel. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. 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. He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. 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. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. According to a 2012 story from Knox News , Bechtel and Foster had attended a party. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Sep 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Verify and try again. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17 were last seen on April 3, 2000, after leaving Foster's home. When it was pulled from the river, human remains were found inside it and in February they were identified as Erin and Jeremy's. There is also no evidence of the car. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. When she got home, she asked her mother if she could go out on a school night. We have set your language to In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. Neither the teenagers nor the black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, Tennessee license plate number 473EJR, haven't been credibly seen since. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [2][3] Both teenagers were probably last seen around 10:00 p.m. in Foster's black Pontiac Grand Am. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. I don't believe they got out of White County that night, she said. There was a problem getting your location. The medical examiner has not officially confirmed the remains belong to Bechtel and Foster, but Page is confident they are the teens. 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 a busy day at work and then I came home to my family. Bob Lowery, executive director for NCMEC's missing children's division, said some parents are reluctant to give DNA because they do not want to face the reality that their children could be dead. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. [5][3], Jeremy Sides, from Acworth, Georgia, broadcasts his efforts to solve missing people cold cases on a YouTube channel. Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. Burial followed in Skurlock Cemetery.Jeremy and his friend Erin were reported missing on April 3, 2000. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. In the beginning, investigators thought the pair ran away together but the years since have made this theory less likely. In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. Sorry! All rights reserved. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. Write your message of sympathy today. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. He reached out to Sides and asked him to work with investigators, suggesting he search Calfkiller 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. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel. Include your loved one's complete obituary on Legacy for just $10. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. We do run into this from time to time. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. No specific tip has led to them, but investigators followed a reported sighting of Erin in 2005 and 2006 in Pensacola, Florida. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. You have funeral questions, we have answers. 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. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [2] As of July 2022, the police investigation was not closed, but foul play was ruled out from police lines of inquiry. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. "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. 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. Jeremy's mother, for one, doesn't believe the teens ran away. 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.. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. Learn more about merges. "Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have.". Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. "You need money to go on the run," she said. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Jeremy was also very well-liked. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. This is a carousel with slides. They went missing on April 3, 2000 in Sparta, Tennessee, and were last seen in Foster's 1998 Pontiac Grand Am.. Would you like to offer Jeremy Lee Bechtels loved ones a condolence message? Make sure that the file is a photo. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Jeremy in the Guest Book below. 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. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. 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. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. ul.searchbrowse li {margin:0 0 5%; font-size:0.75em; /* 12/16 */ } Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. Janet Barsch (Bechtel) nee SidoffJanet A. Barsch (Bechtel) nee Sidoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Waukesha, WI. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. And none of their personal belongings are missing.". We have gone in wells, dug up areas, we have used ground-penetrating equipment looking for bodies, Page told The Washington Post. Leigh Ann Foster said yes. 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. Oops, something didn't work. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains a person of interest. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? A system error has occurred. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. By most accounts, Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, were childhood friends. She didn't get her closure, having died in July 2018, and it doesn't seem like either family will get their much need closure any time soon, White County Sheriff's Office Detective Chris Isom said there are no suspects and no solution in sight. 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. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. If they are still alive, the investigator said he puts most credence in the reported sightings of Erin in Florida. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Foster was seen by her brother Will the same evening. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. 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. 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.. [4] The following day, on December 1, 2021, Sides returned to the vehicle he had seen in the river and went diving to film the car. Learn more about managing a memorial . In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. [4] The license plate was confirmed to be that of Foster's Grand Am. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. But we are not giving up on this case.". Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. Erin picked up her brother from school Monday afternoon, April 3, 2000. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Nine times out of 10 theyre in the water.. "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. 7 talking about this. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He is described as standing 5'8", weighing 150 pounds at the time of his disappearance. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters ?
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