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. It was 10 PM on April 3rd in White County, Tennesse and they were leaving a party. Nine times out of 10 theyre in the water.. Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. including whether or not Bechtel and Foster were a romantic couple, casually dating, or just close friends as they had been for several years. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. 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 . Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Erin and Jeremy left the party and were last seen around 10 p.m. April 3, 2000, driving Erin's car outside of Sparta. One tip said the teenagers had been murdered and their bodies disposed of in an abandoned well in rural White County. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have. 931-836-2700. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. 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. A system error has occurred. 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. If anybody knows anything at all, please, please call, said Leigh Ann Foster said in a 2002 interview with SpartaLive.com. He is described as standing 5'8", weighing 150 pounds at the time of his disappearance. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - 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. The highway likely didn't have a guardrail in 2000, and police suspect Foster and Bechtel lost control of their vehicle and landed in the water. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. "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. 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.". Expand the Memories and Condolences form. They went missing on April 3, 2000 in Sparta, Tennessee, and were last seen in Foster's 1998 Pontiac Grand Am.. Middle Tennessee Mysteries is dedicated to shining a light on cold cases, unsolved murders and missing people in Tennessee. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. 20, Photos: ET Farmers Markets celebrate 40 years. And none of their personal belongings are missing," except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. 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. "You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. Include your loved one's complete obituary on Legacy for just $10. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. They picked Will up earlier that night from an arcade before leaving for a party. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. We do run into this from time to time.". This account has been disabled. 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. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. A DECADES-OLD cold case may have come to a close earlier this month after a YouTuber discovered the car of two missing teens. #searchbrowse-left {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} [1] Details of Disappearance Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. The last person to see the teenagers was Foster's brother, Will. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. When she got home, she asked her mother if she could go out on a school night. We have set your language to Ways to honor Jeremy Bechtel's life and legacy. she asked. If you have any information. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said in 2012. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. Sep 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Jeremy Lee Bechtel, age 17 at the time he went missing on April 3, 2000, was found on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Sparta, Tennessee. But we are not giving up on this case.". [3][4], On November 24, 2021, scuba diver Jeremy Sides searched a lake near the location of the party attended by the teenagers. ", "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. Minnie D. Bechtel, 88, of Benton, passed away in her home Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. "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. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. You have funeral questions, we have answers. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 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. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters ? 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. Janet was born February 21, 1935 in West Allis, WI, Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. It was a busy day at work and then I came home to my family. In the beginning, investigators thought the pair ran away together but the years since have made this theory less likely. 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 newly discovered vehicle - which The New York Times reported had. "I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest," she said. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Please try again later. (CQ), .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} April 3, 2000 Erin Foster's car discovered in river 21 years later: Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater. Leigh Ann Foster said yes. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Neither the teenagers nor the black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, Tennessee license plate number 473EJR, haven't been credibly seen since. #searchlist h2 a:hover {color:#222; border-bottom: 1px dotted #222;} based on information from your browser. Witnesses saw Jeremy and Erin in the car outside of Sparta, Tennessee at approximately 10:00 p.m. on April 3, 2000. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida? 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 loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN 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. Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? 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. We do run into this from time to time. And he said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. Some reports call them more than friends. [5][3], Jeremy Sides, from Acworth, Georgia, broadcasts his efforts to solve missing people cold cases on a YouTube channel. 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. 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. Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. And none of their personal belongings are missing, except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. 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. According to a 2012 story from Knox News , Bechtel and Foster had attended a party. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. Investigators believe they accidentally drove off the road into the river. [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. There is also no evidence of the car. 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. 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. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Try again later. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} One person disappearing without a trace is mysterious enough. Verify and try again. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. 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. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. 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. 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. On the Facebook page set up for him and Erin- 'Justice for Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster'- you can see the number of people that cared about him and share photographs of him. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. By most accounts, Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, were childhood friends. There is a problem with your email/password. Hamilton County: Carmella Maria Gutierrez. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. [2] Searches were undertaken locally, and also in Pensacola, Florida, during 2005 and 2006 following reports that Foster was living and working there. 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. If they are still alive, the investigator said he puts most credence in the reported sightings of Erin in Florida. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. Missing from Sparta, Tn since 4/3/2000 Erin Foster & Jeremy Bechtel. MINNIE BECHTEL OBITUARY. Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. It was the last anyone ever saw either of them. It all depends on who you talk to, Isom said. Updated 9 times since October 12, 2004. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. 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. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. 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 the last time she saw her daughter. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He found their car submerged in the Calfkiller River. For over 20 years, no one knew what happened to Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it. [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. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. 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. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. "Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have.". He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. March 15, 2021. 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. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Search above to list available cemeteries. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Write your message of sympathy today. Erin picked up her brother from school Monday afternoon, April 3, 2000. 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. We always kind of thought through the years that something happened, but I just didnt know what.. It just shattered my heart again. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. He reached out to Sides and asked him to work with investigators, suggesting he search Calfkiller River. He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. February 28th, 2019 would have been Erin's 37th birthday. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. The two teens, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, went missing without a trace in the small town of Sparta in 2000. 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. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. 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. #searchbrowse-right {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} You have chosen this person to be their own family member. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. 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. 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.. [1] Bechtel spoke to his father Ronnie Bechtel by telephone on the evening of April 3, 2000. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Oak Lawn Funeral Home 1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583. [4] The license plate was confirmed to be that of Foster's Grand Am. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Janet Barsch (Bechtel) nee SidoffJanet A. Barsch (Bechtel) nee Sidoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Waukesha, WI. But we are not giving up on this case. 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? #searchlist h2 {font-family:'Myriad W01 SmBd', sans-serif; color: #616161; font-size: 0.81255em; /* 13/16 */ line-height: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase;} Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. 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