This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. "You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. (17 years old). He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Some reports call them more than friends. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. One person disappearing without a trace is mysterious enough. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. This browser does not support getting your location. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. Jeremy called his father, Ronnie Bechtel, to tell him he was with Erin and some other friends. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. "You need money to go on the run," she told the News-Sentinel in 2012. All rights reserved. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Try again later. "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. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Please enter your email and password to sign in. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it.". Share this memorial using social media sites or email. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains "a person of interest." [3][4], On November 24, 2021, scuba diver Jeremy Sides searched a lake near the location of the party attended by the teenagers. Erin Foster's car discovered in river 21 years later: Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater. [2][3] Both teenagers were probably last seen around 10:00 p.m. in Foster's black Pontiac Grand Am. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. 20, Photos: ET Farmers Markets celebrate 40 years. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. 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. According to a one-page missing person's report filed by Erin's parents, she and Jeremy left a party to pick. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the teens were last spotted around. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. ", "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. The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery website. Learn more about merges. When it was pulled from the river, human remains were found inside it and in February they were identified as Erin and Jeremy's. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. We have set your language to Verify and try again. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. [4] Foster was 18 at the time of her disappearance, while Bechtel was 17. [4] The license plate was confirmed to be that of Foster's Grand Am. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. 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. Jeremy loved music and he enjoyed playing sports in. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. It didn't take long for him to detect a car and make a dive to see for himself. 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. 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. Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of unless some more information is developed. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. "I need that closure.". 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. 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. 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. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jeremy Lee Bechtel memorial. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Humor, Satire, Parody and Writing from Emily Morehead, White County Sheriff's Office He reached out to Sides and asked him to work with investigators, suggesting he search Calfkiller River. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. The newly discovered vehicle - which The New York Times reported had. 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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [1] [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. You need money to go on the run, she said. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. 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. Burial followed in Skurlock Cemetery.Jeremy and his friend Erin were reported missing on April 3, 2000. Janet Barsch (Bechtel) nee SidoffJanet A. Barsch (Bechtel) nee Sidoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Waukesha, WI. The two teens, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, went missing without a trace in the small town of Sparta in 2000. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. Please try again later. 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. Try again later. By most accounts, Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, were childhood friends. It just shattered my heart again. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains a person of interest. Jeremy's mother, for one, doesn't believe the teens ran away. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. 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. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. Sorry! Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. [2], Foster and Bechtel attended a party that night but returned to Foster's parents' home before leaving again. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. 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. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Failed to remove flower. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN 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? To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. including whether or not Bechtel and Foster were a romantic couple, casually dating, or just close friends as they had been for several years. When she got home, she asked her mother if she could go out on a school night. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. "It all depends on who you talk to," Isom said. Write your message of sympathy today. Twenty-one years ago in 2000, Erin Foster (18) and Jeremy Bechtel (17) were last seen in Erin's 1998 black Pontiac Grand Am. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. There is also no evidence of the car. For over 20 years, no one knew what happened to Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel. How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida? Failed to delete memorial. (CQ), .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} As promised, Sides returned to the area on November 30, 2021, more than ten years after Bechtel and Foster went missing. JERRY BECHTEL OBITUARY Bechtel, Jerry J. 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. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. Last updated February 15, 2022; case resolved. 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. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am . 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. [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. There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Jeremy in the Guest Book below. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. #searchlist h2 a {color:#222; text-decoration:none; } On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. And none of their personal belongings are missing," except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. Jeremy was also very well-liked. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. 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. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17 were last seen on April 3, 2000, after leaving Foster's home. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. Visit our, To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Later. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. There are as many theories about their disappearance as there are people in White County. 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