the murders and hauntings at Fox Hollow Farm

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to suspect that something sinister was a foot was a private investigator named virtual Vander he was in fact the first to begin connecting the dots in a way that actually made sense nevertheless even though he and the supporters he later gathered from various law enforcement agencies and neighboring counties who joined the hunt for a murderer were not ready to confront the reality of encountering a monster their path concluded in the forested backyard of a vast private estate where the remains of the reported missing individuals along with others were uncovered this discovery soon caught the attention of the media following this camera crew arrived on the scene the murders quickly became front page news yet who can truly critic criticize the media frenzy that ensued unlike the typical sensationalism characterized by Bloodshed and outrage that often accompanies murder cases this situation presented something deeper as the excavation began on the property known as Fox Hollow Farm the land was revealing more than just bones when it was all said and done the sheer magnitude of the horror that happened there would be mind bindingly shocking B Meister was an individual whose outward appearance was so unremarkable that the revelation of his more complex inner psyche left those familiar with him feeling uneasy he was a devoted family man and a businessman who actively contributed to local charitable organizations on the surface he appeared typical and engaged in ordinary conversation but a deeper acquaintance revealed a different reality he embodied many traits commonly associated with serial killers including the capacity to maintain control over his illicit activities while presenting an air of everyday normaly as a proprietor of local business that attracted numerous residents he certainly did not fit the profile of someone one would suspect of harboring sexual Psychopathic Tendencies Herbert Richard balister was born on April 7th 1947 to Dr Herbert and Elizabeth balister in the butler Tarkington neighborhood of Indiana which is known for its picturesque Courier and I've style scenery in 1948 a sister named Barbara joined the family followed by Two Brothers rad in 1954 and Richard in 1956 as Dr Bal meister's Medical Practice flourished the family moved to the more affluent Washington Township area Herbert's upbringing appeared to be typical at first glance however as he transitioned into his teenage years it became increasingly clear that something was a mess a close friend from school Bill Donovan reminisced about how Herbert would often drift into peculiar Daydreams frequently contemplating unsettling topics such as the taste of human urine and engaging in bizarre behaviors on one particular morning while heading to school Herbert found a dead crow that had been struck by a vehicle and decided to place it in his pocket later when the teacher was distracted he nonchalantly dropped the deceased bird onto her desk his irresponsible actions and erratic conduct soon drew the attention of his father who subsequently arranged for mental health evaluations for his son a comprehensive series of evaluations ultimately led to the diagnosis of the boy as having schizophrenia characterized by a dual or multiple personality Foundation however there is no documentation indicating any subsequent treatment this situation arose because North Central High School prioritized sports activities the studious and somewhat socially awkward individual struggled to integrate into the popular crowd despite his attempts to fit in with his peers he found it difficult to connect and ultimately retreated into Solitude spending countless hours alone regarding his romantic Pursuit his friend Don noted that there were no instances of him dating in fact I never witnessed him engage in any dating activities during his time in college he continued to feel aimless he left school after his first year but returned sporadically for a semester here and there over the next four years ultimately failing to earn a degree however due to his father's determination his father was a well-respected figure in the community he secured a position as a copy boy at the Indianapolis Star the city major newspaper Gary Donna an advertising executive who was employed by the paper recalls that herb was particularly sensitive about how he was perceived and treated by those in higher positions he had an intense desire to establish himself and make a name for himself he was well-dressed and enthusiastic yet still felt out of place an unusual event took place when herb volunteered to drive Donna and his friend to the Indiana University football game hoping to integrate himself into their group on the day of the game he arrived in a hearse likely obtained through connections from the hospital where his father worked with lights flashing he sped towards the game laughing all the way as Donna recalls people began pulling over to the side of the road he even wore a chauffeur's cap which he found amusing however Donna along with her friends and their dates were left wondering about the Ecentric individual behind the wheel the strangeness didn't stop there it wasn't long after he began his employment at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles a position that his father is rumored to have helped him secure that he started exhibiting erratic Behavior towards his colleagues for no apparent reason his time there was characterized by peculiar actions as noted by former co-workers and others one Christmas he attracted attention by sending out a card featuring a photo of himself alongside another man dressed in drag despite experiencing interpersonal conflicts within the workplace and a tumultuous deployment the bureau still recognized an evident go-getter attitude combined with a notable level of intelligence it wasn't long after Herbert assumed the role of program director While others might have embraced the challenge with professionalism Herbert's Antics only intensified and thrived those familiar with him described his humor as peculiar during his time at the BMV this manifested in an incident where he urinated on his boss's desk making it widely known in the office who was responsible remarkably Herbert managed to evade termination until he urinated on a letter that was addressed to the governor of Indiana you seriously can't make this stuff up can you imagine having to work with this freaking weirdo in November of 1971 herb bed wed Duty seder at the United Methodist church located in Indianapolis dudy a college graduate was introduced to Herb through a mutual friend she found herself drawn to the tall light-haired young man named bow Meister during their first conversation they quickly realized that they had numerous interests in common both were affiliated with the young Republicans and shared aspirations of starting their own business someday in the latter part of the 1970s Julie made the decision to leave her position as a high school journalism teacher to focus on building a family at that time she was also earning a respectable income working at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in the Years following the births of their children Murray in 1979 Eric in 1981 and Emily 3 years later Julie was compelled to return to teaching after her husband was asked to leave his position at the BMV to help supplement their family's income she took on a variety of odd jobs eventually he found employment at a thrift shop although he initially perceived this job as menial he soon recognized the opportunities that such a place could offer after discussing it with Julie and drawing upon the knowledge he had gained about managing such an establishment during his three years there they decided to invest their savings into starting their own store they borrowed $4,000 from Herb's mother who was now widowed and in 1988 they open Save A Lot Thrift in partnership with a well-regarded Children's Bureau in Indianapolis a century old charity aimed at supporting local families the store situated on 46 Street specialized in selling pre-owned clothing household items and various secondhand Goods the inventory was technically owned by a charitable organization which received a contracted percentage of the sales revenue customers found the Save A Lot store to be well organized and stocked exclusively with quality products it quickly became a favored shopping destination for families looking to save money before long Urban Julie bow Meister garnered significant a claim from the Children's Bureau as their compassionate efforts greatly benefited from the couple's evident managerial expertise in its inaugural year the store generated an impressive revenue of $50,000 before long they established a second store by 1991 the successful entrepreneurs the bow meisters transitioned from their middleclass residents to the trendy Westfield area located nearly 20 mil from Indianapolis in Hamilton County in this new location they purchased An Elegant tutor style home known as Fox Hollow Farms through a contract this impressive property featured four bedrooms an indoor swimming pool and a riding stable spanning 18 and 1/2 AC the estate offered the Serene Countryside environment that Julie had always envisioned for raising their children on the surface the couple appeared to be living the American dream herb took charge of decision-making while Julie consistently supported his choices often Feeling overshadowed by him whenever they had differing opinions on how to handle a specific issue he would essentially dominate the discussion you might hear him say Julie that's not the course of action we're going to take Julie would yield to him all although she was not particularly pleased about it on more than one occasion the couple separated even if only for a short time the house itself seemed to reflect the underlying tension that permeated its walls neighbors and business associates who visited the Fox Hollow estate later remembered the rooms as being disorganized and in disarray before moving on let's take just a second to check out some amazing graveyard dance merchandise that will make you look like the coolest person in school or at work while wearing it we have teas hoodies coffeee and cocoa mugs and some really amazing long sleeve shirts for the fall coming up this month we happen to be running a sale with 15% off just go to graveyard dan.com click this store window pick your favorite item and use the promo code blue ghouls all one word and all capital letters the sale is only a couple more weeks so hurry and get yours while you can the bow meisters were said to lack a sense of order or more accurately they chose to disregard it the once meticulously maintained grounds of the manor house had become overgrown and untidy Julie frequently took the children to visit Grandma balister at her condominium for extended periods sometimes lasting weeks the couple would informed their friends that herb was unable to join them due to pressures from his business commitments behind the closed bedroom door there was little indication of the turmoil in their marriage Julie later confessed that throughout their 25 years together she and Herbert had intimate relations only six times and she never witnessed her husband without clothing herb preferred to dress in the bathroom and when it was time for bed he would always Dawn pajamas before slipping under the covers doesn't sound like he'd be much fun in bed at all does he the I70 Strangler is the moniker attributed to an unidentified American serial killer responsible for the deaths of at least 11 young boys and adult men across Indiana and Ohio between June 1980 and October 199 91 the bodies of these victims were discovered near Interstate 70 a major highway that runs through the Midwest the killer typically encountered his victims in well-known gay bars and similar venues located within a four block area in Indianapolis all identified victims were eventually found either naked or partially clothed often discarded in rivers streams and ditches situated in rural areas each victim had been strangled to death indicating a consistent method of murder employed by the perpetrator despite the case remaining officially unsolved law enforcement named herb balister as the primary suspect in April 1999 investigators noted that the discovery of bodies linked to the I70 Strangler ceased in 1991 coinciding with Bal meister's acquisition of Fox Hollow Farm which he allegedly used as a burial ground for his later victims the lifeless body of 15-year-old Michael sha Petri was found unclothed in the rural area of Hamilton County Indiana on June 16th 1980 despite his tender age he had been involved in male prostitution and frequently frequented gay bars in Indianapolis he had been reported missing on June 7th however just 3 days later he was seen in various locations throughout the city being driven around in a stranger vehicle the autopsy revealed that the cause of death was strangulation and there were no signs of drugs or alcohol present in his bloodstream the lifeless body of Maurice Allen Taylor age 22 was discovered on July 21st 1982 in weasel Creek located in the rural area of Hamilton County Indiana although the exact cause of death was not definitively determined authorities believed that he may have been strangled Taylor was known to be homeless and resided in the Boiler Room of an apartment building in Indianapolis due to his financial hardships he engaged in providing sexual services at various gay bars the remains of 29-year-old Michael Allen Mike Glenn found only in his underwear were discovered in a ditch close to Eaton Ohio on August 15th 1986 he resided independently from his parents in a trailer park situated on the outskirts of Indianapolis and earned a living as a handyman the precise date when he went missing was never determined upon examination strangulation marks likely caused by a rope were observed on his neck it took 3 years after the discovery for him to be identified through fingerprint analysis in another case 21-year-old James Boyd Robbins Jr vanished on October 15th 1987 around 10 p.m. shortly after departing from his mother's residence in Indianapolis and heading towards the southern part of the city his lifeless body was located 2 days later on October 17th in a ditch in rural Shelby County near Interstate 70 South of gwynneville his remains were found unclothed and also exhibited signs of strangulation during the investig ation into his murder law enforcement officials discovered two witnesses Who provided contradictory statements one witness asserted that they had observed a red Jeep Wrangler Renegade in proximity to the crime scene while another witness insisted that the vehicle in question was a Chevrolet Blazer the remains of 26-year-old Steven Linn Elliot were discovered on August 12th 1989 in a rural area of Preble County Ohio close to Interstate 70 he was found wearing only his underwear and had been strangled likely with a rope Elliot's father informed the authorities that after his son publicly came out as gay in 1979 he left the family home and became involved in prostitution which led to an alcohol dependency clay Russell Boatman a 32-year-old licensed practical nurse went missing on August 14th 1990 he left his apartment in Richmond Indiana to visit our place a local gay bar his body was later discovered by children playing near Eaton Ohio showing evidence of strangulation when questioned by investigators vman's family denied any knowledge of him being homosexual Thomas Ray Clevenger Jr 18 vanished without a trace on September 6th 1990 and his semi-nude corpse was later found at an abandoned railroad track near Greenville Ohio Clevenger grew up in a poor neighborhood of Indianapolis and shortly before his death he engaged in prostitution near gay bars to earn money a fact denied by his mother and sister the remains of 42-year-old Otto Gary Becker were discovered in a ditch adjacent to a Gravel Road in the rural area of Henry County Indiana on August 6th 1991 during the investigation into his murder law enforcement officials identified multiple Witnesses who reported having seen Becker traveling in a vehicle with another male driver heading Northbound on Interstate 70 near Indianapolis these Witnesses were subsequently brought to the police station where they were presented with photographs of various individuals who had been convicted of kidnapping and murder within the state however none of the suspects matched the description of the purported kidnapper these were just a few of the many strange and disturbing cases of missing young men that all seemed to center around the strange and disturbing herb bow Meister as previously stated in May 1988 the bow Meister family Acquired and relocated to Fox hallo Farm an 18 acre estate established in 1978 situated off 150 6th Street and the moaning Trail in Westfield Indiana in 1994 while playing in the wooded area of their backyard B meister's son discovered a complete human skeleton that was partially buried BME told his family that it was one of his father's dissecting skeletons he subsequently stored it in their garage and later reared it in the garden after cleaning out the garage nothing weird about that at all is there on June 24th 1996 investigators Unearthed human bone fragments belonging to at least 11 individuals that had been interred in the wooded area of Fox Hollow a subsequent search conducted on December 4th 2022 resulted in the discovery of one additional bone and the identification of 20 more potential sites where further remains may be buried underground since the initial findings only eight victims have been positively identified the remaining three sets of remains have yet to be matched with identities although they are all presumed to be male and believed to have fallen victim to homicide the Hamilton County coroner's office has made a public appeal urging anyone who has missing family members from the mid 1980s to mid1 1990s in the Indianapolis region to participate in DNA testing this initiative aims to assist in the identification of the victim's remains as of January 2024 forensic Specialists are actively engaged in efforts to identify nearly 10,000 human remains that were recovered from Fox Hol Farm here's some other victims that could possibly or more probable that are associated with herb bow Meister John Lee Johnny Bayer 20 went missing on May 28th 1993 Jeffrey Allen Jeff Jones 31 went missing on July 6th 1993 Richard Douglas Hamilton Jr 20 went missing on July 31st 1993 Alan Lee Livingston 27 also went missing on August 6th 1993 his remains were recovered in the initial search of the farm in 1996 but remained unidentified until October 2023 Steven sperlin halil 28 went missing on April 1st 1994 Alan Wayne brousard 28 went missing on June 6th 1994 Roger Alan goodlet 33 went missing on July 22nd 1994 Michael Frederick Mike kiern 45 last scene on March 31st 1995 Manuel rendes 34 last seen at a gay bar in downtown Indianapolis on August 6th 1993 in January 2024 Hamilton County coroner announced the identification of remains that were recovered in 1996 from Fox Hollow Farm human remains recovered from the property matched a family reference sample that was submitted in early 2023 and this led to the identification authorities have publicly and posthumously Associated the unresolved case of Jerry Williams comr who was 34 years old at the time of his disappearance with bow Meister Williams comr was last seen in Indianapolis on August 8th 1995 following his disappearance his car was located at Castleton Square Mall as a young gay man Williams comr matched the profile of bow meister's known victims however it is important to note that his remains were never found at Bow meister's residence by the early 1990s detectives from both the Marian County Sheriff's department and the Indianapolis Police Department initiated inquiries into the mysterious disappearances of gay men who shared similar characteristics such as age height and weight within the Indianapolis region in 1994 they received a tip from a man named Nam Tony Harris he alleged that an individual frequenting a gay bar under the name Brian Smart was likely responsible for the death of his friend Roger goodlet Harris's suspicions were fueled by Smart's unusual interest in Goodlett missing person case furthermore he recounted a harrowing experience where smart had allegedly attempted to murder him during an erotic act we won't mention at his Mansion after they had met at a local gay bar known as the 51 one club in August 1995 Harris encountered this individual once more he followed him and took note of his vehicle's license plate number authorities identified Brian smart as her bow Meister when investigators approached bow Meister they informed him that he was a suspect in the ongoing disappearances and requested permission to search his residence both bister and his spouse Julie declined to allow the search of their property however by June 1996 Julie had grown increasingly alarmed by her husband's unpredictable Behavior after initiating divorce proceedings she agreed to permit a search of their estate this search took place while Bal Meister was away on vacation and resulted in the discovery of the remains of 11 men eight of whom were subsequently identified following the issuance of an arrest warrant for him balme fled to Ontario where he took his own life at Pinery Provincial Park on Lake hiron using a 357 Magnum handgun he left behind a three-page suicide note written on yellow Note Paper in this note he expressed remorse for the harm he had inflicted upon the park and reflected on his broken marriage and failing business however he did not acknowledge the remains of his victims or admit to any crimes he detailed aspects of his trip noting that he had originally intended to end his life in a different location but changed his mind after seeing children there this moment may have been the only genuinely compassionate act he ever displayed in his life the hauntings at the farm had persisted for quite some time and now herb would join the ranks of the many men whose lives he had taken before we get into the hauntings at Fox Hollow Farm can we ask you a teeny tiny little favor please if you're not already subscribed it just takes a second and it helps our Channel grow if you like our work it's how you can be sure to see all of it that we have to offer hit that subscribe button and then ring that notification Bell if you're actually at the site you can see our social media buttons there to all our social medias where you can follow us on other places like Facebook Instagram X Rumble and others where were we oh yeah you want to know about the ghosts I'm sure the hauntings at Fox Hollow Farm reportedly began shortly after herb bow meister's death in 1996 the farm itself had been abandoned for several years before it was purchased by new owners who were unaware of its Grim past it wasn't long before they began experiencing strange occurrences in the late 1990s as new owners David and Linda Hurst took possession of the property in 1999 and lived there until they Two Sold it in 2003 they reported unusual phenomena such as unexplained noises cold spots and feelings of being watched they would often look out into the cold days and evenings of fall and see Ghostly apparitions walking through the woods they once even saw a man in a red shirt who was just a torso floating along through the air and then just disappeared can you seriously imagine how creepy that would be it doesn't end there though as words spread about Fox hollow's haunted reputation paranormal investigators and enthusiasts flocked to the site in 2005 a well-known paranormal investigation team conducted a thorough examination of the property they reported capturing EV pce with which means electronic voice phenomena that seem to be voices responding to their questions some investigators claimed they felt cold drafts and saw shadowy figures moving throughout the house one notable account came from a local historian who visited Fox Hollow Farm during this time he described feeling an intense energy in specific rooms where he believed tragic events had occurred he also noted that several visitors reported seeing apparitions resembling young men dressed in clothing from the late 20th Century many of the murders centered around the indoor pool and certain owners as well as their guests have claimed to have been touched by underwater hands in the pool but when they looked not a soul was there want to go for a swim um I think not that's a hard pass for me today as interest grew around Fox Hollow Farm's haunting stories various media Outlets began covering these phenomena extensively in 2012 an episode featuring Fox Hollow Farm aired on a popular paranormal investigation show the team conducted overnight investigations and captured footage that suggested Supernatural activity such as orbs appearing on camera and sudden temperature drops recorded by their equipment viewers were captivated by personal accounts from both investigators and locals who claimed to have experienced ghostly encounters firsthand by this time local ghost tours had begun incorporating Fox Hollow Farm into their itineraries tour guides shared Chilling Tales about sightings reported by previous visitors some claimed to have seen figures walking along paths near the woods or heard Whispers echoing through empty rooms one particularly haunting story involved a group of teenagers who visited during Halloween in 2014 they reported seeing what appeared to be a man standing near one of the windows looking out towards them before Vanishing Into Thin Air when approached as recently as 2021 to 2023 reports continued to emerge regarding ghostly encounters at Fox Hollow Farm social media platforms became flooded with posts from individuals claiming to have experience strange happenings while visiting or even living near the property paranormal groups remain active at Fox Hollow Farm today some have returned multiple times due to consistent findings during their investigations continue to be captured alongside visual anomalies like unexplained lights or Shadows darting across cameras set up around key locations on site additionally some residents nearby have shared stories about hearing disembodied voices late at night or witnessing flickering lights eminating from within what used to be bow meister's home a place now shrouded in mystery and sorrowful memories The Haunting Legacy at Fox Hollow Farm is deeply intertwined with its tragic history the loss of lives under horrific circumstances has left an indelible mark on this location that continues to Intrigue both Skeptics and Believers alike from initial reports in the late 99s through recent investigations in 2023 countless individuals have encountered something inexplicable Within These grounds a testament not only to those lost but also perhaps an invitation for others seeking answers beyond our understanding wow was that a crazy story or what who wants to join me for a ghost hunt there someday if you happen to live in the Southeastern part of Missouri anywhere and you'd be up for joining an occasional Ghost Hunt we are looking to put together a few people who would like to join us as we do a few live videos throughout the year it would be kind of like a modern-day version of the Scooby-Do gang complete with the cool van and all sounds fun doesn't it if you're seriously interested here's what we're looking for we need people who don't mind being in front of a live audience and aren't afraid of being on camera we're looking for ages ranging from late 20s to late 40s someone who is at least somewhat articulate we have younger viewers at times so naturally we want to keep 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