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The Jasper County Coronerβs 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 take place at 5:00 PM CST (4:00 PM PST, 6:00 PM EST). A livestream of the conference will be available on both WTHR.com and on WTHRβs FaceBook page.
Case Summary
On the morning of October 15th, 1983, an individual setting and checking fox traps on private property near the town of Rensselaer in Jasper County, Indiana came across what he believed to be human remains. He immediately contacted Jasper County authorities, with responding officer Paul Ricker being the first on the scene.Β Ricker and his colleagues observed partial skeletal remains strewn about the property, with many of the pieces fragmented. After the bone fragments were gathered, they were sent to Jasper Countyβs (then) coroner, Dr. Stephen Spicer. In collaboration with Dr. John Pless of the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, the two would deduce much from the sum of thirty bone fragments recovered.
The victim was estimated to be a white male, approximately 18 to 26 years of age, had shoulder-length reddish-brown hair, stood at an estimated 5β6β (168 cm) to 5β8β (172 cm), and was believed to have previously fractured his left femur. Stainless steel tooth caps were noted at teeth #19 and #30, along with amalgam restorations at #2, #3, and #12. Anthropologist consultation suggests that one of the restored teeth was applied backward. Several articles of clothing were also discovered at the scene, including a gray hooded sweatshirt, a pair of Levi brand jeans and a brown belt in a size 28β,Β gray/burgundy socks, and suede athletic shoes in a size 11 Β½. Additionally, a zippo lighter with the name βARLENEβ engraved onto it was found near the remains. Officials determined that the young man was the victim of a homicide and estimated that he had been deceased for approximately one to two years prior to his discovery. Despite the numerous identifying characteristics, no missing person reports in the area fit the manβs description, nor did anyone claim to know the identity of John Doe.
Not long after this discovery, authorities linked the remains to a rash of murders in Indiana and Illinois, with many of the victims speculated to be hitchhikers, sex workers, and/or were members of the LGBTQ+ community. The murde
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The Jasper County John Doe, who was killed by convicted serial killer Larry Eyler nearly 40 years ago, was identified as William Lewis on Monday.
Eyler confessed to his attorney in 1994 that he had killed the John Doe. Lewisβs remains were discovered 38 years ago along with the remains of 20 other men and boys.
Eyler claimed that on November 20th, 1982, he picked Lewis up on US 41 near Vincennes, where the young man was hitchhiking. Eyler said he offered Lewis beer and the sleeping pill Placidyl as they drove north. Lewis was allegedly semiconscious by the time the pair reached Jasper County.
About a year later, Lewisβs remains were discovered by a gentleman setting fox traps. He notified law enforcement, who located 30 bone fragments scattered around the property.
Eyler was a handyman working in Indianapolis, Terre Haute, and Chicago. He was sentenced to death for the murder of 15 year old Danny Bridges. He died in prison in March of 1994. His attorney announced two days after his death that Eyler had confessed to 22 killings, Lewisβs among them.
Lewisβs identity was determined by the forensics company Redgrave Research Forensic Services. His remains will be moved and reburied next to Lewisβs fatherβs.
https://abc7chicago.com/larry-eyler-victims-william-joseph-lewis-serial-killer/11295102/
https://www.wthitv.com/news/officials-identify-1982-victim-of-a-serial-killer-with-terre-haute-ties/article_29b0e8b0-53aa-11ec-9774-a329a2e3f746.html
Does anyone know what the building on Jasper street is meant to be? It looks really nice but I donβt see any signage for it. Thanks!
Missouri Congressman Representative Justin Hill has announced he is resigning from his elected position. Hill represented Lake St. Louis, OβFallon, Dardenne Prairie, and Wentzville in the Missouri House.
His last day in office will be January 5, 2022.
Hill explained in his resignation letter that he has been deeply involved in state policy development at the national level for some time. He says he realized late last the best way to continue these efforts over the long term would be to step down from public office and continue his efforts in the private sector.
