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Serial Killer Case Gets Update 30 Years Later

Serial Killer Case Gets Update 30 Years Later

Summary

Recent forensic advances have identified a new victim from the Fox Hollow Farm murders in Indiana, a crime linked to serial killer Herb Baumeister. Investigations are ongoing, with DNA tests revealing a genetic match to the victim's father, although the mother's identity remains unknown.

Key Facts

  • New forensic tests have revealed a previously unidentified victim at Fox Hollow Farm.
  • Over 10,000 bone fragments have been found on the property since the 1990s.
  • Investigators believe Herb Baumeister targeted young men from Indianapolis.
  • Baumeister died in 1996, but the case continues to see developments.
  • The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is asking the public for help to identify the victim.
  • The victim's father, Jerome Clarence "Jerry" Harvey, has been identified through genetic genealogy.
  • The victim's mother has not been identified yet, which is key for further identification.
  • DNA phenotyping provided details about the victim's appearance.
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