IN JASPER COUNTY JOHN DOE: WM, 18-35, found near Rensselaer, IN - 15 October 1983 - Larry Eyler victim *BILL LEWIS*

The victim 's scattered remains were discovered in Jasper County, Indiana on October 15, 1983.

Serial killer Larry Eyeler admitted to murdering the victim, possibly picking him up in the Vincinnes, Indiana area. He was possibly last seen alive in Vincinnes by US 41.

Two other victims of Eyeler remain unidentified, 999UMIN and 1384UMIN.

A serial killer admitted to murdering #JohnDoe , possibly picking him up in the Vincinnes, Indiana area in the early 80s

Clothing: Gray hooded sweatshirt, Levi brand jeans with brown leather belt (size 28 in) portions of gray/burgundy sock, suede and vinyl athletic shoes, with crepe sole found associated with the remains (11 1/2 inches long). Additional Personal...

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[Mel70]

Condensed version of life, Events, Victims.

Larry Eyler | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Larry Eyler, the Highway Killer, confessed 22 homicides of young men and boys in five separates U.S. states

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[Mel70]

Awesome work on thread Akoya.

 

[Romulus]

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11379
Male, White / Caucasian
Date Body Found: October 15, 1983
Location Found: Rensselaer, Indiana
Estimated Age Range: 18-35 Years



Circumstances of Recovery: Scattered skeletal remains. Remains found approx 600 ft west of County Road 1000 West and approx 1/4 mile south of Bunkum Road ( see map)

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[Romulus]

Double thread sorry!

IN - RENSSELAER JOHN DOE: WM, 18-35, found at west of County Road in Rensselaer, IN - 15 Oct 1983 - SK victim, 'Arlene' on Zippo lighter

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11379 Male, White / Caucasian Date Body Found: October 15, 1983 Location Found: Rensselaer, Indiana Estimated Age Range: 18-35 Years Circumstances of Recovery: Scattered skeletal remains. Remains found approx 600 ft west of County Road 1000 West and approx 1/4...

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[sfr826]

Redgrave Research is currently working on identifying this victim through genetic genealogy.

Identified: William Joseph “Bill” Lewis 1963-1982 - Redgrave Research Forensic Services LLC

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[sfr826]

Identified: William Joseph “Bill” Lewis 1963-1982 - Redgrave Research Forensic Services LLC

Redgrave Research Forensic Services offers forensic/genetic genealogy, forensic art, and many more genealogical and human identification research and analysis services for law enforcement agencies and private clients.

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Press Conference Announcement​

The Jasper County Coroner’s office, in collaboration with Redgrave Research Forensic Services, will be holding a press conference regarding updates in the case of Jasper County John Doe, who was an unidentified victim of serial killer Larry Eyler.

The press conference will be held at the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 2171 N. McKinley Ave., Rensselaer, Indiana 47978, on December 2, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. central standard time. A live stream of the conference will be available on WTHR.com and the WTHR Facebook page.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Officials identify 1982 victim of a serial killer with Terre Haute ties

We are learning new information about the victim of a local serial killer.

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Officials identify 1982 victim of a serial killer with Terre Haute ties​

After 38 years, officials in Jasper County were able to confirm the identity of one of Larry Eyler's victims.

That victim was 19-year-old William Joseph "Bill" Lewis. Lewis was from Peru, Indiana. He was only known as "John Doe" to investigators until now.

Investigators identified Lewis using genealogical research and DNA.

Officials said Eyler killed Lewis in 1982. He picked Lewis up in Vincennes and drove him to rural Jasper County.

 

[daisy7]

Don't know how I came across this thread today. My cousin, Danny McNieve, was one of his victims. So many more than I knew about

FOR FAMILIES, `FINALLY, THE TRUTH’

It wasn’t the first time the two women had cried together, held hands and consoled one another as the grim details of their sons’ slayings were told yet again. But it was probably the l…

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McNeive family

Wilma McNeive, left, and her daughter, Missy, pose in front of a portrait of their son and brother, Daniel Scott McNeive, in 1991. Daniel, from Putnam County, Indiana, was a

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[Kimster]

Don't know how I came across this thread today. My cousin, Danny McNieve, was one of his victims. So many more than I knew about

FOR FAMILIES, `FINALLY, THE TRUTH’

It wasn’t the first time the two women had cried together, held hands and consoled one another as the grim details of their sons’ slayings were told yet again. But it was probably the l…

www.chicagotribune.com

McNeive family

Wilma McNeive, left, and her daughter, Missy, pose in front of a portrait of their son and brother, Daniel Scott McNeive, in 1991. Daniel, from Putnam County, Indiana, was a

www.nwitimes.com

I'm so sorry for your family's loss! I don't even have the words.

 

[Mel70]

Wow. How wonderful he has been finally been identified. How awful his family wondering since 1982. At least now they they don't have to wonder. IMO that's worse. Rest in peace. I am quite sure Eyler isn't.