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Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Serial killer 'worse than Jeffrey Dahmer' scattered 10,000 bones in garden
Herb Baumeister is believed to have murdered approximately 25 young men during his killing spree in the early 1990s - he would hunt his victims in gay bars in downtown Indianapolis The macabre killings of a man branded "worse than Jeffrey Dahmer" saw a father-of-three dispersing 10,000 human bones across his family estate after throttling his victims to death during sex. This horrific case constitutes the largest collection of unidentified human remains ever found in the United States, surpassed only by those recovered following the atrocities of September 11. Herb Baumeister, a seemingly conventional married dad, is suspected of savagely killing around 25 young men during his reign of terror in the early '90s. He frequented gay pubs in the centre of Indianapolis, ensnaring unsuspecting men with the allure of a visit back to his sprawling 18-acre home, Fox Hollow Farm in Westfield, Indiana. Chillingly, before Baumeister was even caught, his son stumbled upon a human skull among the trees at the rear of their property. It was within these sinister grounds that he would indulge in deadly sexual asphyxiation acts on his victims, subsequently incinerating their bodies and littering remains throughout the grounds while his family was absent. In total, a spine-chilling tally of 10,000 human bones were recovered from the premises. As the authorities began peeling back the layers of his dark deeds, Baumeister fled to Canada where he took his own life, leaving a tangled web of lingering queries, notably the possibility of him having had an accomplice in his gruesome activities, reports the Mirror US. The gripping four-part documentary, The Fox Hollow Murders by ABC News Studios, has left true crime buffs utterly dumbfounded. A viewer said on X, "'The Fox Hollow Murders' should've knocked Bundy, Dahmer, and Gacy off the front pages. This is crazy!". "Did y'all see the documentary about the Fox Hollow murders? ? ? Over 10,000 bones found in the backyard," said another captivated audience member. One observer added: "Okay the Fox Hollow Murders may be the craziest doc I've seen in a while and I'm still on episode one," while another was shocked by the story's obscurity: "The Fox Hollow Murders is a WILD story. One of the craziest serial killers you've never heard of." A terrifying revelation from the series highlighted Baumeister's Fox Hollow Farm and its eerie collection of mannequins. One viewer said: "Mannequins forever ominous after watching The Fox Hollow Murders doc," Others were stirred by the chilling effect: "I have watched many true crime documentaries, including serial killer series. I have never heard of these murders. This docuseries was one of the most chilling I've seen." The enigma deepens around the Baumeister slayings, with Mark Goodyear, the sole survivor, frequently altering his testimony. He confessed to fabricating details about his connection with the murderer but denied having any role in the crimes. Baumeister's appalling deeds came to light when Goodyear recounted escaping an assault by a man he encountered in a bar back in August 1994, who brought him to a sprawling farmstead and tried to choke him. The individual was later confirmed to be Herb Baumeister. Detectives have long harboured suspicions that Baumeister, who was a father of three, covertly recorded his victims before, during, or after their deaths using a concealed camera placed in an air vent in his basement. This vital piece of evidence is thought to have been taken by Baumeister when he absconded to Canada. His wife reported his comprehensive tape collection missing from their home, and Canadian authorities spotted a box of tapes in his car shortly before his demise. The whereabouts of these alleged "snuff films" are still unknown, just like the insights they could provide into Baumeister's rampant killings. It remains a puzzle whether Baumeister disposed of the tapes while in Canada or if there was someone who assisted him in concealing them prior to his suicide. Years on from the crimes, the work to name Baumeister's victims continues; newly recognised is Daniel Thomas Halloran as the 10th identifiable victim of the murderer now ranked among America's most infamous serial offenders. Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison, leading a redoubled initiative to pinpoint all the Fox Hollow Farm casualties, proclaimed that Halloran had been identified owing to investigative genetic genealogy. Since Jellison kick-started fresh enquiries in 2022 with the aim to name all the found remains and detail every one of Baumeister's victims, Halloran is the second individual to be named.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Daily Record
Serial killer dad buried 10,000 bones in garden after sex game murders
Serial killer dad buried 10,000 bones in garden after sex game murders The Fox Hollow Farm murders saw father-of-three Herb Baumeister strangle at least 25 men to death during sex before burning their remains and scattering their bones around his family home Cops uncovered some 10,000 pieces of human remains at Herb Baumeister's home (Image: Indianapolis Police Department ) Dubbed "worse than Jeffrey Dahmer" by some, one serial killer's gruesome acts involved scattering 10,000 bones around his family home after strangling men to death during sexual encounters. This grim discovery represents the largest collection of unidentified human remains found in a single location in the US, surpassed only by the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Herb Baumeister, a seemingly ordinary married father of three, is suspected of having claimed the lives of approximately 25 young men throughout his reign of terror in the early 1990s. He would frequent gay bars in downtown Indianapolis, where he preyed on victims, enticing them back to his expansive 18-acre estate known as Fox Hollow Farm in Westfield, Indiana. Before Baumeister could be caught, his own son stumbled upon a human skull in the woods behind their residence. At this secluded property, Baumeister would partake in erotic asphyxiation with his victims before killing them. He would then dispose of their bodies by burning them and scattering their remains across his estate while his unsuspecting wife and children were absent. In a horrifying tally, investigators discovered around 10,000 human bones on the grounds, reports the Mirror US. As police closed in on uncovering the full extent of his appalling crimes, Baumeister escaped to Canada where he took his own life, leaving a trail of unanswered questions, including the possibility of an accomplice in his macabre murder spree. Article continues below The faces of some of the victims (Image: Indiana State Police ) The four-part series, The Fox Hollow Murders, produced by ABC News Studios, has left true crime buffs gobsmacked. One viewer on X said: "The Fox Hollow Murders should've knocked Bundy, Dahmer, and Gacy off the front pages. This is crazy!". "Did y'all see the documentary about the Fox Hollow murders? ? ? Over 10,000 bones found in the backyard," another viewer posted. Another viewer added: "Okay the Fox Hollow Murders may be the craziest doc I've seen in a while and I'm still on episode one," whilst another added: "The Fox Hollow Murders is a WILD story. One of the craziest serial killers you've never heard of." A chilling detail from the series revealed Baumeister's Fox Hollow Farm was filled with mannequins. "Mannequins forever ominous after watching The Fox Hollow Murders doc," one viewer said. Another added: "I have watched many true crime documentaries, including serial killer series. I have never heard of these murders. This docuseries was one of the most chilling I've seen." The mystery surrounding Baumeister's murders remains as the only surviving victim, Mark Goodyear, has changed his version of events multiple times. He previously confessed to lying about his relationship with the serial killer but denied any involvement in the murders. Remains were found on Baumeister's Fox Hollow Farm estate in Indiana (Image: WTHR ) Baumeister's crimes were exposed when Goodyear came forward claiming he survived an attack by a man he met in a bar in August 1994, who took him to a large farm in the suburbs and attempted to strangle him. The man unmasked as the murderer was Herb Baumeister, a family man with three children who is thought to have covertly recorded his victims possibly before, during, or after killing them, using a concealed camera in an air vent in his basement. Such damning footage is suspected to have been removed by Baumeister when he absconded to Canada. After his disappearing act, his wife found their vast tape collection gone from their dwelling, and prior to his death, Canadian law enforcement officers spied a box of tapes in his motor before his demise. The whereabouts of these alleged "snuff films" continue to elude discovery, along with what secrets they may divulge regarding Baumeister's murder rampage. It's still unknown whether the tapes were discarded in Canada or if Baumeister had assistance in secreting them prior to his self-inflicted end. Article continues below Years after his heinous acts, more of Baumeister's victims are coming to light. In May, Daniel Thomas Halloran was confirmed as the 10th victim of the predator now ranked among the most infamous serial killers of the USA. Leading the charge in bringing names to all Fox Hollow Farm casualties, Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison made public that Halloran was identified through investigative genetic genealogy, marking the second identification following Jellison's renewed probing started in 2022 to allocate names to all discovered remains and tally up Baumeister's victims.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
New England serial killer fears grow as police downplay threat encroaching on wealthy coastal enclaves
Speculation about a serial killer in New England is gaining significant traction online – specifically stemming from discussions in a private Facebook group called "New England Serial Killer." Members of the Facebook group and social media users on other platforms like TikTok and X are pointing to several recent discoveries of human remains in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island between March and April. Authorities across all three states have identified remains in New Haven, Groton, Killingly and Norwalk, Connecticut, as well as Framingham and Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Foster, Rhode Island. Three sets of human remains have been identified. New Haven police identified remains discovered on March 21 as Denise Leary, a formerly missing 59-year-old mother of two. Norwalk police also identified the remains of 35-year-old Paige Fannon of West Islip, New York, on March 6. Her remains were found in a swiftly moving Norwalk River after heavy rainfall the night before. 'Happy Face' Serial Killer Nearly Confessed Brutal Murders To Teen Daughter: 'You'll Tell The Authorities' Rhode Island State Police identified remains found in a wooded area of Foster as 56-year-old Michele Romano, who had been missing since August 2024. Read On The Fox News App Their causes of death have not been released as of Tuesday. Fox Hollow Serial Killer's Secret Tapes Could Reveal Murder Horrors If Ever Found: Documentary "There is no information at this time suggesting any connection to similar remains discoveries, and there is also no known threat to the public at this time," Connecticut State Police said in a statement to Fox News Digital. CTSP further told police that troopers responded to Woodward Street in Killingly on April 9 regarding the discovery of possible human remains. Police later confirmed the remains, which have yet to be identified, and said there is no known threat to the public. Follow The Fox True Crime Team On X "This investigation is in the early stages and remains active and ongoing," CTSP said. Police in Groton, Connecticut, home to a Naval submarine base, located the remains of what appears to be an adult female between the ages of 40 and 60 with light-pigmented skin on March 19. She may have had Turner syndrome. Fox Hollow Serial Killer Victim's Family Seeks Help To Id 10,000 Pieces Of Remains: 'Second Only To 9/11' "Individuals with Turner syndrome often display physical characteristics such as short stature, broad chest, short wide neck, and small chin," Groton police said. On April 10, Massachusetts firefighters discovered remains in Framingham off the Massachusetts Turnpike, according to FOX 25 Boston. Authorities have yet to identify the remains, which they believe were in the area for several months before they were discovered. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE True Crime Hub Jane Boroski, a survivor of the Connecticut River Valley killer and host of the podcast "Invisible Tears," shared concerns and questions about a serial killer in New England with those on social media. Boroski posted a video discussing the possibility on Monday. Foster, Rhode Island, and Killingly, Connecticut, are the two towns closest in proximity. Sign Up To Get The True Crime Newsletter The serial killer speculation seems to stem from the series of discoveries of female human remains over the span of two months. However, just because police discovered the remains between March and April does not mean all the victims died between March and April. The New England Serial Killer Facebook group, which has 57,000 members, garnered more than 10,000 new members last week and over the weekend, as first reported. Searches for "New England serial killer" on Google spiked around April 7, according to data from the search article source: New England serial killer fears grow as police downplay threat encroaching on wealthy coastal enclaves
