Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. 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. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000. 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. No specific tip has led to them, but investigators followed a reported sighting of Erin in 2005 and 2006 in Pensacola, Florida. In the beginning, investigators thought the pair ran away together but the years since have made this theory less likely. And none of their personal belongings are missing.". Sep 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Michelle Willard. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. 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? #searchlist h2 a {color:#222; text-decoration:none; } Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. We do run into this from time to time.". Expand the Memories and Condolences form. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. However, of Bradley, Isom added: I would not call him a suspect. 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. 931-836-2700. 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. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. 0 cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Jeremy in the Guest Book below. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. [4] The following day, on December 1, 2021, Sides returned to the vehicle he had seen in the river and went diving to film the car. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. 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. 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. [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. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. 7 talking about this. Try again later. Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. We have set your language to When two vanish together, the case can be more than twice as difficult. (17 years old). [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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Last updated February 15, 2022; case resolved. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. 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. #searchlist h2 {font-family:'Myriad W01 SmBd', sans-serif; color: #616161; font-size: 0.81255em; /* 13/16 */ line-height: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase;} This browser does not support getting your location. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. Some reports call them more than friends. "You can point to literally any scenario as to what happened that last night, and I cannot prove that any are right or wrong. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said. Learn more about managing a memorial . I cant explain it.. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery. Failed to delete memorial. [2][3] Both teenagers were probably last seen around 10:00 p.m. in Foster's black Pontiac Grand Am. Weve updated the security on the site. A system error has occurred. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. The highway likely didn't have a guardrail in 2000, and police suspect Foster and Bechtel lost control of their vehicle and landed in the water. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. Sides retrieved the license plate from the car indicating it was, in fact, Foster's car, and human remains were found inside the vehicle. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. Year should not be greater than current year. They picked Will up earlier that night from an arcade before leaving for a party. According to a 2012 story from Knox News , Bechtel and Foster had attended a party. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. It all depends on who you talk to, Isom said. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Try again later. 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. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Jeremy's mother, for one, doesn't believe the teens ran away. ", "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. How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Over the years there were many rumors and false leads about the two. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. February 28th, 2019 would have been Erin's 37th birthday. Scuba diver finds remains of Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel, 18 and 17, who disappeared near Sparta, TN in 2000. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. "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. All rights reserved. Visit our, To plant trees in memory, please visit the. "You need money to go on the run," she told the News-Sentinel in 2012. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - [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. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. [1] Bechtel spoke to his father Ronnie Bechtel by telephone on the evening of April 3, 2000. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the teens were last spotted around. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. I need that closure. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. All rights reserved. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Janet Barsch (Bechtel) nee SidoffJanet A. Barsch (Bechtel) nee Sidoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Waukesha, WI. GREAT NEWS! So its a different hurt theres something different about it. Witnesses saw Jeremy and Erin in the car outside of Sparta, Tennessee at approximately 10:00 p.m. on April 3, 2000. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Investigators believe they accidentally drove off the road into the river. Try again later. And Ison said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. Thanks for your help! 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