Leigh Ann Foster said yes. Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. He found their car submerged in the Calfkiller River. He. MINNIE BECHTEL OBITUARY. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. 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. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. There is a problem with your email/password. In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. ul.searchbrowse li a:hover {color:#676767; border-bottom: 1px dotted #676767}, Photos: 37th Tennessee Homecoming brings history to life, Photos: Hurricane Matthew evacuees find shelter in Knoxville, Photos: Church Street United Methodist celebrates bicentennial, Photos: school coupon book kick off celebration, Photos: Bristol in anticipation for Battle at Bristol, Photos: Olive Garden provides meal for West Hills Fire Station No. 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. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. 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. He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. There is also no evidence of the car. 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". Later. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. All rights reserved. When it was pulled from the river, human remains were found inside it and in February they were identified as Erin and Jeremy's. it was all I could think about really. Disappearance [ edit] Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. "You need money to go on the run," she said. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location 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. Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Try again later. Try again. 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. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. I dont have an easy way to say it, Sides told Page in hisYouTube video, "but I found them.. We do run into this from time to time.". 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [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. #searchlist h2 a:hover {color:#222; border-bottom: 1px dotted #222;} Jeremy called his father, Ronnie Bechtel, to tell him he was with Erin and some other friends. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. (CQ), .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} [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. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. Missing from Sparta, Tn since 4/3/2000 Erin Foster & Jeremy Bechtel. Janet was born February 21, 1935 in West Allis, WI, 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. "Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have.". So its a different hurt theres something different about it. "You need money to go on the run," she told the News-Sentinel in 2012. Neither the teenagers nor the black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, Tennessee license plate number 473EJR, haven't been credibly seen since. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters ? I don't believe they got out of White County that night, she said. including whether or not Bechtel and Foster were a romantic couple, casually dating, or just close friends as they had been for several years. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. 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. [8], Both Foster and Bechtel were buried in 2022. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. "I don't believe they got out of White County that night," she said. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Oops, something didn't work. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it. We always kind of thought through the years that something happened, but I just didnt know what.. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. Last updated February 15, 2022; case resolved. Weve updated the security on the site. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. ). There are as many theories about their disappearance as there are people in White County. 0 cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA. You have funeral questions, we have answers. You can always change this later in your Account settings. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. Jeremy Sides is a crime-solving YouTuber from Atlanta, Georgia who specializes in solving cold cases using advanced sonar technology. It was the last time she saw her daughter. One person disappearing without a trace is mystery enough. 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. One friend tells the story about how Jeremy was always rapping- even performing rap songs during a talent show in the 6th grade. [4] The license plate was confirmed to be that of Foster's Grand Am. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - I need that closure. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. They went missing on April 3, 2000 in Sparta, Tennessee, and were last seen in Foster's 1998 Pontiac Grand Am.. Please try again later. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. "I need that closure.". Jeremy loved music and he enjoyed playing sports in. Ways to honor Jeremy Bechtel's life and legacy. ul.searchbrowse li a {color:#676767; text-decoration:none; } As promised, Sides returned to the area on November 30, 2021, more than ten years after Bechtel and Foster went missing. March 15, 2021. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. Add to your scrapbook. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He reviewed the case again and realized signs pointed to the teenagers traveling down Highway 84. Nine times out of 10 theyre in the water.. [4] Foster was 18 at the time of her disappearance, while Bechtel was 17. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. 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. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. They visited a mutual friend that day, then left the friend's house in Erin's black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter.Jeremy loved music and he enjoyed playing sports in school.In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England.Funeral Services were held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. 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. For over 20 years, no one knew what happened to Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. 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. It just shattered my heart again. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [2] As of July 2022, the police investigation was not closed, but foul play was ruled out from police lines of inquiry. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. It didn't take long for him to detect a car and make a dive to see for himself. 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. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. JERRY BECHTEL OBITUARY Bechtel, Jerry J. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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 . Try again later. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty 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. Our daughter is missing.. Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. It was the last time he talked to his son. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Humor, Satire, Parody and Writing from Emily Morehead, White County Sheriff's Office A DECADES-OLD cold case may have come to a close earlier this month after a YouTuber discovered the car of two missing teens. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Year should not be greater than current year. In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN However, of Bradley, Isom added: "I would not call him a suspect. We have set your language to And Ison said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Learn more about merges. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. All rights reserved. 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. We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. 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. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. But we are not giving up on this case. #searchlist h2 {font-family:'Myriad W01 SmBd', sans-serif; color: #616161; font-size: 0.81255em; /* 13/16 */ line-height: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase;} Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Oak Lawn Funeral Home 1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., who took over his family's global engineering and construction company, elevating its already formidable reputation and transforming what had been a . Sides retrieved the license plate from the car indicating it was, in fact, Foster's car, and human remains were found inside the vehicle. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida? COLD CASE: Searching Lake For Two Teenagers That Vanished 20 Years Ago! "I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest," she said. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. Michelle Willard. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. Over the years there were many rumors and false leads about the two. He reached out to Sides and asked him to work with investigators, suggesting he search Calfkiller River. "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. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. We do run into this from time to time. Funeral arrangement under the care ofOak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery. And he said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. 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. The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery website. "I need that closure.". Foster was seen by her brother Will the same evening. cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. By most accounts, Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, were childhood friends. Jeremy's mother, for one, doesn't believe the teens ran away. Updated 9 times since October 12, 2004. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. 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.. But we are not giving up on this case.". Erin picked up her brother from school Monday afternoon, April 3, 2000. Details of Disappearance Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer, Isom said. #searchbrowse-left {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} The police reportedly followed leads that did not have a connection to Bechtel or Foster, leading to multiple dead ends. One person disappearing without a trace is mysterious enough. [2], Foster and Bechtel attended a party that night but returned to Foster's parents' home before leaving again. I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest, she said. The White County Sheriff's Office continues to do periodic reviews of the case. If anybody knows anything at all, please, please call, said Leigh Ann Foster said in a 2002 interview with SpartaLive.com. Failed to report flower. 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. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jeremy Lee Bechtel memorial. Investigators believe they accidentally drove off the road into the river. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Search above to list available cemeteries. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. 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. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. 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. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. 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. Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Minnie D. Bechtel, 88, of Benton, passed away in her home Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. she asked. 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. Middle Tennessee Mysteries is dedicated to shining a light on cold cases, unsolved murders and missing people in Tennessee. Burial followed in Skurlock Cemetery.Jeremy and his friend Erin were reported missing on April 3, 2000. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. Write your message of sympathy today. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. Some reports call them more than friends. Janet Barsch (Bechtel) nee SidoffJanet A. Barsch (Bechtel) nee Sidoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Waukesha, WI. 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. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. GREAT NEWS! https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235383836/jeremy-lee-bechtel. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jeremy Lee Bechtel please visit our. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [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. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Just a few months back, we dug up another well, Isom said. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. ", "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. Erin Foster, 18, and her friend Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared on April 3, 2000. 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. Thanks for your help! February 28th, 2019 would have been Erin's 37th birthday. Please enter your email and password to sign in. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the teens were last spotted around. Witnesses saw Jeremy and Erin in the car outside of Sparta, Tennessee at approximately 10:00 p.m. on April 3, 2000. Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. And none of their personal belongings are missing, except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. Family members linked to this person will appear here. It was a busy day at work and then I came home to my family. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} 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. 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. Erin and Jeremy left the party and were last seen around 10 p.m. April 3, 2000, driving Erin's car outside of Sparta. [5][3], Jeremy Sides, from Acworth, Georgia, broadcasts his efforts to solve missing people cold cases on a YouTube channel. Erin Foster's car discovered in river 21 years later: Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. April 3, 2000 Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel. (But) it was right under our noses the whole time. 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. she asked. It was the last anyone ever saw either of them. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. 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