By most accounts, Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, were childhood friends. [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. The police reportedly followed leads that did not have a connection to Bechtel or Foster, leading to multiple dead ends. 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. Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. [1] Bechtel spoke to his father Ronnie Bechtel by telephone on the evening of April 3, 2000. 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. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Michelle Willard. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. 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 . However, of Bradley, Isom added: I would not call him a suspect. Sep 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by COLD CASE: Searching Lake For Two Teenagers That Vanished 20 Years Ago! Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. Jeremy was also very well-liked. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Foster was seen by her brother Will the same evening. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [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. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jeremy Lee Bechtel memorial. If they are still alive, the investigator said he puts most credence in the reported sightings of Erin in Florida. (17 years old). "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Minnie D. Bechtel, 88, of Benton, passed away in her home Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Just a few months back, we dug up another well, Isom said. And none of their personal belongings are missing.". It just shattered my heart again. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. The two teens, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, went missing without a trace in the small town of Sparta in 2000. "It all depends on who you talk to," Isom said. "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. 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. #searchlist h2 {font-family:'Myriad W01 SmBd', sans-serif; color: #616161; font-size: 0.81255em; /* 13/16 */ line-height: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase;} Neither the teenagers nor the black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, Tennessee license plate number 473EJR, haven't been credibly seen since. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This is a carousel with slides. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. We have set your language to In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Visit our, To plant trees in memory, please visit the. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. it was all I could think about really. "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. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. And he said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. They went missing on April 3, 2000 in Sparta, Tennessee, and were last seen in Foster's 1998 Pontiac Grand Am.. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the teens were last spotted around. 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. Failed to report flower. In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN I don't believe they got out of White County that night, she 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. 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. 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. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. 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. Jeremy loved music and he enjoyed playing sports in. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} Oak Lawn Funeral Home 1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583. And none of their personal belongings are missing," except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA. ul.searchbrowse li {margin:0 0 5%; font-size:0.75em; /* 12/16 */ } Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. [4] The license plate was confirmed to be that of Foster's Grand Am. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains a person of interest. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000, in White County. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. You can always change this later in your Account settings. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235383836/jeremy-lee-bechtel. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Disappearance [ edit] Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . Funeral arrangement under the care ofOak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery. He reached out to Sides and asked him to work with investigators, suggesting he search Calfkiller River. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Sorry! Janet Barsch (Bechtel) nee SidoffJanet A. Barsch (Bechtel) nee Sidoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Waukesha, WI. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. One person disappearing without a trace is mystery enough. [2][3] The remains were later confirmed to be Foster and Bechtel, found in the vehicle after missing for 21 years. 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. Last updated February 15, 2022; case resolved. 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." You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. 0 cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jeremy Bechtel (235383836)? Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. All rights reserved. It was the last time she saw her daughter. Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of unless some more information is developed. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. 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. 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. 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. There was a problem getting your location. based on information from your browser. Some reports call them more than friends. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [2] Searches were undertaken locally, and also in Pensacola, Florida, during 2005 and 2006 following reports that Foster was living and working there. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Ways to honor Jeremy Bechtel's life and legacy. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. If anybody knows anything at all, please, please call, said Leigh Ann Foster said in a 2002 interview with SpartaLive.com. ). The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Humor, Satire, Parody and Writing from Emily Morehead, White County Sheriff's Office [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. [1] 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. 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. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. But we are not giving up on this case. Since then, family members and investigators have been looking for the teens on the west side of White County. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? For over 20 years, no one knew what happened to Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. March 15, 2021. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The White County Sheriff's Office continues to do periodic reviews of the case. 931-836-2700. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it.". February 28th, 2019 would have been Erin's 37th birthday. 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. But we are not giving up on this case.". Burial followed in Skurlock Cemetery.Jeremy and his friend Erin were reported missing on April 3, 2000. Nine times out of 10 theyre in the water.. We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer, Isom said. We have gone in wells, dug up areas, we have used ground-penetrating equipment looking for bodies, Page told The Washington Post. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said in 2012. [4] Foster was 18 at the time of her disappearance, while Bechtel was 17. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. Legacy invites you to. "How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida?" Failed to delete memorial. "You need money to go on the run," she told the News-Sentinel in 2012. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters ? 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's mother, for one, doesn't believe the teens ran away. Weve updated the security on the site. Missing from Sparta, Tn since 4/3/2000 Erin Foster & Jeremy Bechtel. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. You need money to go on the run, she said. Erin Foster, 18, and her friend Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared on April 3, 2000. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. She was born in Corning, to the late Roy Mckinney and Helen (Hinkle) Mckinney. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Try again later. Please try again later. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. According to a 2012 story from Knox News , Bechtel and Foster had attended a party. Search above to list available cemeteries. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17 were last seen on April 3, 2000, after leaving Foster's home. But we are not giving up on this case.". Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. It all depends on who you talk to, Isom said. Over the years there were many rumors and false leads about the two. Updated 9 times since October 12, 2004. "I need that closure.". A DECADES-OLD cold case may have come to a close earlier this month after a YouTuber discovered the car of two missing teens. 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? GREAT NEWS! Try again later. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. In the beginning, investigators thought the pair ran away together but the years since have made this theory less likely. 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.. 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. 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. We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. Verify and try again. 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. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} 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. Jeremy called his father, Ronnie Bechtel, to tell him he was with Erin and some other friends. 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. 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. 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. Erin and Jeremy left the party and were last seen around 10 p.m. April 3, 2000, driving Erin's car outside of Sparta. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. 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.. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Try again. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. [2][3] Both teenagers were probably last seen around 10:00 p.m. in Foster's black Pontiac Grand Am. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. I need that closure. [4] On November 30, using sonar technology, Sides found a vehicle located thirteen feet below the surface of the Calfkiller River, next to Highway 84,[1] before running out of daylight. Janet was born February 21, 1935 in West Allis, WI, Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. It was a busy day at work and then I came home to my family. 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 was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. He. Include your loved one's complete obituary on Legacy for just $10. Try again later. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jeremy Lee Bechtel please visit our. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. Resend Activation Email. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. she asked. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. Add to your scrapbook. He found their car submerged in the Calfkiller River. Foster and Bechtel were reported missing a week after they were last seen. "You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. One friend tells the story about how Jeremy was always rapping- even performing rap songs during a talent show in the 6th grade. Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Erin went to a party at a friend's house where she saw Jeremy. Middle Tennessee Mysteries is dedicated to shining a light on cold cases, unsolved murders and missing people in Tennessee. There is also no evidence of the car. cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Page asked Sides to use his side-scan sonar to help find Bechtel and Foster. And none of their personal belongings are missing, except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. She was last seen wearing long pants, sandals and three sets of earrings. Please reset your password. Jeremy Sides is a crime-solving YouTuber from Atlanta, Georgia who specializes in solving cold cases using advanced sonar technology. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. Failed to remove flower. April 3, 2000 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 . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The medical examiner has not officially confirmed the remains belong to Bechtel and Foster, but Page is confident they are the teens. Details of Disappearance Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. There are as many theories about their disappearance as there are people in White County. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. MINNIE BECHTEL OBITUARY. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. [4] Sides found a submerged vehicle, but it was not Foster's Grand Am. 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. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. #searchlist h2 a {color:#222; text-decoration:none; } Year should not be greater than current year. ", "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. 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. Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Please enter your email and password to sign in. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. He reviewed the case again and realized signs pointed to the teenagers traveling down Highway 84. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said. 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. 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. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. It was 10 PM on April 3rd in White County, Tennesse and they were leaving a party. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. And Ison said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. Sides retrieved the license plate from the car indicating it was, in fact, Foster's car, and human remains were found inside the vehicle. Make sure that the file is a photo. 7 talking about this. [8], Both Foster and Bechtel were buried in 2022. [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. Learn more about merges. 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