Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? It was the last time she saw her daughter. They visited a mutual friend that day, then left the friend's house in Erin's black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. [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. 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. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. 0 cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA. Janet was born February 21, 1935 in West Allis, WI, 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. ul.searchbrowse li {margin:0 0 5%; font-size:0.75em; /* 12/16 */ } I dont have an easy way to say it, Sides told Page in hisYouTube video, "but I found them.. "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. #searchlist h2 a:hover {color:#222; border-bottom: 1px dotted #222;} All rights reserved. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. 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. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. April 3, 2000 She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, Oak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery. 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. Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000, in White County. March 15, 2021. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. [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. A DECADES-OLD cold case may have come to a close earlier this month after a YouTuber discovered the car of two missing teens. "Cars dont just disappear, Sides told The Washington Post. 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? "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. [4] Sides found a submerged vehicle, but it was not Foster's Grand Am. 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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. There is a problem with your email/password. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. I don't believe they got out of White County that night, she said. Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Erin is described as 5'8" and 115 pounds, is white with blonde hair and blue eyes, and has pierced ears. In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. #searchbrowse-right {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} Investigators believe they accidentally drove off the road into the river. In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN based on information from your browser. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? (But) it was right under our noses the whole time. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. 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. [3][4], On November 24, 2021, scuba diver Jeremy Sides searched a lake near the location of the party attended by the teenagers. In the beginning, investigators thought the pair ran away together but the years since have made this theory less likely. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. The jealousy theory hangs on the culpability of Erin's ex-boyfriend. Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Just a few months back, we dug up another well, Isom said. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235383836/jeremy-lee-bechtel. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters ? [2], Foster and Bechtel attended a party that night but returned to Foster's parents' home before leaving again. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. She was born in Corning, to the late Roy Mckinney and Helen (Hinkle) Mckinney. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. (CQ), .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} [4] The license plate was confirmed to be that of Foster's Grand Am. 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. 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. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He reviewed the case again and realized signs pointed to the teenagers traveling down Highway 84. The police reportedly followed leads that did not have a connection to Bechtel or Foster, leading to multiple dead ends. If they are still alive, the investigator said he puts most credence in the reported sightings of Erin in Florida. It just shattered my heart again. The newly discovered vehicle - which The New York Times reported had. Add to your scrapbook. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Missing from Sparta, Tn since 4/3/2000 Erin Foster & Jeremy Bechtel. she asked. We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Last updated February 15, 2022; case resolved. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. 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 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. Our daughter is missing.. Failed to delete memorial. Middle Tennessee Mysteries is dedicated to shining a light on cold cases, unsolved murders and missing people in Tennessee. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am . JERRY BECHTEL OBITUARY Bechtel, Jerry J. Try again later. [1] 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. Resend Activation Email. The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery website. 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. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [4] Foster was 18 at the time of her disappearance, while Bechtel was 17. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. 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. When it was pulled from the river, human remains were found inside it and in February they were identified as Erin and Jeremy's. "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. Write your message of sympathy today. When she got home, she asked her mother if she could go out on a school night. I need that closure. This account has been disabled. #searchlist h2 {font-family:'Myriad W01 SmBd', sans-serif; color: #616161; font-size: 0.81255em; /* 13/16 */ line-height: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase;} 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Oak Lawn Funeral Home 1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583. 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. According to a one-page missing person's report filed by Erin's parents, she and Jeremy left a party to pick. But we are not giving up on this case.". [2] As of July 2022, the police investigation was not closed, but foul play was ruled out from police lines of inquiry. 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. However, of Bradley, Isom added: I would not call him a suspect. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. In the same article, Isom said it's odd for missing people, especially teens, to be gone nearly 20 years with no contact with their friends and family. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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