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. So its a different hurt theres something different about it. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. 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. 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. "You need money to go on the run," she said. However, of Bradley, Isom added: "I would not call him a suspect. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. Sides retrieved the license plate from the car indicating it was, in fact, Foster's car, and human remains were found inside the vehicle. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jeremy Lee Bechtel please visit our. 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. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [3][4], On November 24, 2021, scuba diver Jeremy Sides searched a lake near the location of the party attended by the teenagers. Last updated February 15, 2022; case resolved. We do run into this from time to time.". Jeremy called his father, Ronnie Bechtel, to tell him he was with Erin and some other friends. Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Scuba diver finds remains of Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel, 18 and 17, who disappeared near Sparta, TN in 2000. Disappearance of Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel, "Case of 2 missing White Co. teens solved after more than 20 years", "Two teens went missing 21 years ago. 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. You need money to go on the run, she said. The jealousy theory hangs on the culpability of Erin's ex-boyfriend. Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains "a person of interest." The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Humor, Satire, Parody and Writing from Emily Morehead, White County Sheriff's Office When it was pulled from the river, human remains were found inside it and in February they were identified as Erin and Jeremy's. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Legacy invites you to. Investigators believe they accidentally drove off the road into the river. Resend Activation Email. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. (But) it was right under our noses the whole time. This account has been disabled. 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. [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. Its heart-wrenching to know it was that simple, and it was made that hard because of all the rumors and horror stories through the years.. A system error has occurred. "How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida?" Try again later. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000. Search above to list available cemeteries. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Try again later. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. [4] Sides found a submerged vehicle, but it was not Foster's Grand Am. Sorry! Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. 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.. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. And Ison said he is inclined to believe the sighting of Foster in Florida was accurate. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. He found their car submerged in the Calfkiller River. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. 931-836-2700. 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. When we asked him to take a polygraph, he did not hesitate, and he passed it.". All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [2] Searches were undertaken locally, and also in Pensacola, Florida, during 2005 and 2006 following reports that Foster was living and working there. I don't believe they got out of White County that night, she said. Include your loved one's complete obituary on Legacy for just $10. "I need that closure.". Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. The family will welcome friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. Oops, something didn't work. Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. It was 10 PM on April 3rd in White County, Tennesse and they were leaving a party. "I need that closure.". We do run into this from time to time. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Later. "Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have.". Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. [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. 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. And none of their personal belongings are missing, except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Jeremy's mother, for one, doesn't believe the teens ran away. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Details of Disappearance Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. He reached out to Sides and asked him to work with investigators, suggesting he search Calfkiller River. 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. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. "I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest," Jeremy's mother Rhonda Ledbetter said in a 2012 interview with the Knox News-Sentinel. Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeremy Lee Bechtel I found on Findagrave.com. 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. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Some reports call them more than friends. 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. 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. Over the years there were many rumors and false leads about the two. #searchlist h2 a:hover {color:#222; border-bottom: 1px dotted #222;} Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. JERRY BECHTEL OBITUARY Bechtel, Jerry J. Make sure that the file is a photo. Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. There are as many theories about their disappearance as there are people in White County. 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. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. They picked Will up earlier that night from an arcade before leaving for a party. I cant explain it.. One tip said the teenagers had been murdered and their bodies disposed of in an abandoned well in rural White County. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of unless some more information is developed. "I don't believe they got out of White County that night," she said. 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. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Jeremy in the Guest Book below. COLD CASE: Searching Lake For Two Teenagers That Vanished 20 Years Ago! Disappearance [ edit] Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. 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. In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. ul.searchbrowse li {margin:0 0 5%; font-size:0.75em; /* 12/16 */ } 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've explored all the well avenues that we know of, unless some more information is developed. Every lead we get, it seems like it becomes smoke that you can't hold in your hand. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. globalnews.ca comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment [deleted] . Please try again later. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. As promised, Sides returned to the area on November 30, 2021, more than ten years after Bechtel and Foster went missing. Learn more about managing a memorial . It was a busy day at work and then I came home to my family. 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. [8], Both Foster and Bechtel were buried in 2022. And none of their personal belongings are missing.". Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. According to a 2012 story from Knox News , Bechtel and Foster had attended a party. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. 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. 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. "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. In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN A DECADES-OLD cold case may have come to a close earlier this month after a YouTuber discovered the car of two missing teens. Hamilton County: Carmella Maria Gutierrez. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. The medical examiner has not officially confirmed the remains belong to Bechtel and Foster, but Page is confident they are the teens. Jeremy loved music and he enjoyed playing sports in. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Page asked Sides to use his side-scan sonar to help find Bechtel and Foster. Verify and try again. According to a one-page missing person's report filed by Erin's parents, she and Jeremy left a party to pick. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. And none of their personal belongings are missing," except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. [2], Foster and Bechtel attended a party that night but returned to Foster's parents' home before leaving again. We have gone in wells, dug up areas, we have used ground-penetrating equipment looking for bodies, Page told The Washington Post. Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. Erin Foster, 18, and her friend Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared on April 3, 2000. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. 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. Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. 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. MINNIE BECHTEL OBITUARY. This is a carousel with slides. 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. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000, in White County. All rights reserved. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? There is a problem with your email/password. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. 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. The White County Sheriff's Office continues to do periodic reviews of the case. The newly discovered vehicle - which The New York Times reported had. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. 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. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. One friend tells the story about how Jeremy was always rapping- even performing rap songs during a talent show in the 6th grade. 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. We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer, Isom said. 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 police reportedly followed leads that did not have a connection to Bechtel or Foster, leading to multiple dead ends. The last person to see the teenagers was Foster's brother, Will. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England. 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. 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. "I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest," she said. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. 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. There was a problem getting your location. #searchlist h2 a {color:#222; text-decoration:none; } Since then, family members and investigators have been looking for the teens on the west side of White County. She was born in Corning, to the late Roy Mckinney and Helen (Hinkle) Mckinney. One person disappearing without a trace is mystery enough. (CQ), .searchbrowse-wrap {width:100%; margin: 0 0 10%; padding: 0 0 5% 0; border-bottom: 1px #e5e5e5 solid;} Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Decades-old cold case of missing Tennessee teens reopened after diver finds car underwater, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. 0 cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA. Visit our, To plant trees in memory, please visit the. [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. 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. Jeremy Sides is a crime-solving YouTuber from Atlanta, Georgia who specializes in solving cold cases using advanced sonar technology. Erin picked up her brother from school Monday afternoon, April 3, 2000. All rights reserved. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. ). "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. 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. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - Expand the Memories and Condolences form. "Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. One person disappearing without a trace is mysterious enough. [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. 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. [2] As of July 2022, the police investigation was not closed, but foul play was ruled out from police lines of inquiry. [1] Bechtel spoke to his father Ronnie Bechtel by telephone on the evening of April 3, 2000. And she fears that if it is ever used, it will be to identify her son's body. 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. But we are not giving up on this case.". "You need money to go on the run," she told the News-Sentinel in 2012. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Janet was born February 21, 1935 in West Allis, WI, He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. Bechtel's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, did give DNA. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. I need that closure. Try again. If you have any information. Twenty-one years ago in 2000, Erin Foster (18) and Jeremy Bechtel (17) were last seen in Erin's 1998 black Pontiac Grand Am. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} In 2000, Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster left Foster's home in Sparta, Tennessee, and attended a party in White County but they never made it home. Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have. [4] Foster was 18 at the time of her disappearance, while Bechtel was 17. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Michelle Willard. This browser does not support getting your location. Try again later. Leigh Ann Foster said yes. 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". Foster and Bechtel were reported missing a week after they were last seen. But we are not giving up on this case.". Write your message of sympathy today. It was the last time he talked to his son. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said in 2012. Ways to honor Jeremy Bechtel's life and legacy. He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. Try again later. Middle Tennessee Mysteries is dedicated to shining a light on cold cases, unsolved murders and missing people in Tennessee. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel. 7 talking about this. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. 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. "It all depends on who you talk to," Isom said. Jeremy was also very well-liked. 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. It didn't take long for him to detect a car and make a dive to see for himself. it was all I could think about really. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. February 28th, 2019 would have been Erin's 37th birthday. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. To use this feature, use a newer browser. GREAT NEWS! No specific tip has led to them, but investigators followed a reported sighting of Erin in 2005 and 2006 in Pensacola, Florida. Erin is described as 5'8" and 115 pounds, is white with blonde hair and blue eyes, and has pierced ears. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. 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. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains a person of interest. 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. 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