Sorry! #searchlist h2 a:hover {color:#222; border-bottom: 1px dotted #222;} Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. she asked. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said in 2012. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. It just shattered my heart again. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. 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. He. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. I cant explain it.. A DECADES-OLD cold case may have come to a close earlier this month after a YouTuber discovered the car of two missing teens. JERRY BECHTEL OBITUARY Bechtel, Jerry J. April 3, 2000 You can always change this later in your Account settings. Erin Foster's car discovered in river 21 years later: Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. "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. Our daughter is missing.. "I need that closure.". Try again later. Oak Lawn Funeral Home 1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. It was 10 PM on April 3rd in White County, Tennesse and they were leaving a party. "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. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA. [4] Sides found a submerged vehicle, but it was not Foster's Grand Am. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. All rights reserved. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. "Cars dont just disappear, Sides told The Washington Post. "I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest," she said. 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. [2][3] The remains were later confirmed to be Foster and Bechtel, found in the vehicle after missing for 21 years. Add to your scrapbook. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. The White County Sheriff's Office continues to do periodic reviews of the case. 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. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. Search above to list available cemeteries. #searchbrowse-left {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} 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. Try again. Write your message of sympathy today. A system error has occurred. In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. This account has been disabled. Just a few months back, we dug up another well, Isom said. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235383836/jeremy-lee-bechtel. They visited a mutual friend that day, then left the friend's house in Erin's black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. Michelle Willard. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. 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. 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". Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Nine times out of 10 theyre in the water.. #searchbrowse-right {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} 7 talking about this. Some reports call them more than friends. "You need money to go on the run," she told the News-Sentinel in 2012. Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Jeremy in the Guest Book below. Disappearance [ edit] Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. She was last seen wearing long pants, sandals and three sets of earrings. GREAT NEWS! "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. [2] As of July 2022, the police investigation was not closed, but foul play was ruled out from police lines of inquiry. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it. Please try again later. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. [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. February 28th, 2019 would have been Erin's 37th birthday. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. #searchlist h2 {font-family:'Myriad W01 SmBd', sans-serif; color: #616161; font-size: 0.81255em; /* 13/16 */ line-height: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase;} Hamilton County: Carmella Maria Gutierrez. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. But we are not giving up on this case.". Try again later. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. Would you like to offer Jeremy Lee Bechtels loved ones a condolence message? He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains "a person of interest." 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. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. 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. Thanks for your help! Ways to honor Jeremy Bechtel's life and legacy. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. [2] Searches were undertaken locally, and also in Pensacola, Florida, during 2005 and 2006 following reports that Foster was living and working there. ul.searchbrowse li a {color:#676767; text-decoration:none; } Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. Investigators believe they accidentally drove off the road into the river. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17 were last seen on April 3, 2000, after leaving Foster's home. We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer, Isom said. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - 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. 0 cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA. globalnews.ca comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment [deleted] . 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery website. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. For over 20 years, no one knew what happened to Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel. According to a one-page missing person's report filed by Erin's parents, she and Jeremy left a party to pick. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. March 15, 2021. And Ison said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. Failed to delete memorial. I don't believe they got out of White County that night, she said. 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. Try again later. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? 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. 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