jeremy bechtel obituary

Please reset your password. Add to your scrapbook. Failed to delete memorial. Details of Disappearance Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. 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. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. 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. Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. COLD CASE: Searching Lake For Two Teenagers That Vanished 20 Years Ago! For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. Jeremy called his father, Ronnie Bechtel, to tell him he was with Erin and some other friends. [4] Foster was 18 at the time of her disappearance, while Bechtel was 17. [3][4], On November 24, 2021, scuba diver Jeremy Sides searched a lake near the location of the party attended by the teenagers. 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. (CQ), .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Foster was seen by her brother Will the same evening. April 3, 2000 One person disappearing without a trace is mysterious enough. We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of unless some more information is developed. Later. Erin and Jeremy left the party and were last seen around 10 p.m. April 3, 2000, driving Erin's car outside of Sparta. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. [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. 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. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. [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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. "It all depends on who you talk to," Isom said. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. (17 years old). On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. We do run into this from time to time. Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. As promised, Sides returned to the area on November 30, 2021, more than ten years after Bechtel and Foster went missing. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. The medical examiner has not officially confirmed the remains belong to Bechtel and Foster, but Page is confident they are the teens. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. 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. He reviewed the case again and realized signs pointed to the teenagers traveling down Highway 84. ul.searchbrowse li {margin:0 0 5%; font-size:0.75em; /* 12/16 */ } "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. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. This is a carousel with slides. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. [2], Foster and Bechtel attended a party that night but returned to Foster's parents' home before leaving again. 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.. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 931-836-2700. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. "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. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Include your loved one's complete obituary on Legacy for just $10. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. March 15, 2021. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. #searchbrowse-right {width:45%; float:left; margin: 0 2%; background: transparent;} 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. 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. 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 police reportedly followed leads that did not have a connection to Bechtel or Foster, leading to multiple dead ends. I dont have an easy way to say it, Sides told Page in hisYouTube video, "but I found them.. MINNIE BECHTEL OBITUARY. based on information from your browser. "You need money to go on the run," she said. The jealousy theory hangs on the culpability of Erin's ex-boyfriend. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said in 2012. Try again later. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. she asked. Oak Lawn Funeral Home 1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583. Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. "I need that closure.". And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. Minnie D. Bechtel, 88, of Benton, passed away in her home Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. 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. Disappearance [ edit] Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. 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. But we are not giving up on this case.". You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. We have set your language to Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. ", "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. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. In the beginning, investigators thought the pair ran away together but the years since have made this theory less likely. Last updated February 15, 2022; case resolved. including whether or not Bechtel and Foster were a romantic couple, casually dating, or just close friends as they had been for several years. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. Since then, family members and investigators have been looking for the teens on the west side of White County. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17 were last seen on April 3, 2000, after leaving Foster's home. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. [5][3], Jeremy Sides, from Acworth, Georgia, broadcasts his efforts to solve missing people cold cases on a YouTube channel. And none of their personal belongings are missing, except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Erin went to a party at a friend's house where she saw Jeremy. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. So its a different hurt theres something different about it. Our daughter is missing.. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. Erin picked up her brother from school Monday afternoon, April 3, 2000. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains a person of interest. "I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest," she said. 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