EDITION: Wilkes County
FAQs PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS
73 °
Partly Cloudy
Registered Users, Log In Here
More than 10,000 human remains uncovered on suspected serial killer’s farm

antithesis

Posted 1:43 pm, 06/04/2024

On May 21, the the Hamilton County Coroner's Office in Indiana announced human remains recovered from Fox Hollow Farm, the former home of Herb Baumeister in 1996, have been identified as Jeffrey Jones. He was reported missing in August 1993.

According to the coroner's office, Jones is the third victim to be identified after more than 10,000 charred human remains, including bones, fragments, and body parts were uncovered at the Fox Hollow Farm.

Investigators believe Baumeister, a businessman and married father of three, lured gay men to his home in the mid-80s and mid-90s before killing them and dumping their bodies at the Fox Hollow Farm in Westfield about 16 miles north of Indianapolis.

According to Nexstar affiliate WXIN, the investigation into Baumeister began in 1996 when the alleged killer's 15-year-old son "stumbled upon bones while on the family's 18-acre estate." Baumeister killed himself a short time later in July 1996 as investigators sought to question him.

https://www.wfla.com/news/n...cials-say/

He is also believed to have been the I-70 Strangler, who "stopped" after Baumeister bought the Fox Hollow Farm. As the I-70 Strangler, he killed at least 1 young boys and men, with the youngest being 14.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...Baumeister

Invest commission-free & no account minimums!
We're all about helping you get more from your money. Let's get started today. Trade stocks, bonds, options, ETFs, and mutual funds, all in one easy-to-manage account.
Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes
Offering funeral and cremation services. Serving Wilkes, Alexander and surrounding counties. Contact us today about pre-planning arrangements.
6 Day Bahamas Cruise - April 13, 2025
Attention all 1975 babies! Our big 5-0 is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with an unforgettable cruise to the Bahamas?! All are welcome to celebrate. Click for details.