Remains identified on Indiana estate of suspected serial killer as missing man from 1993

Forensic experts have confirmed that the remains recovered from the Indiana estate of a suspected serial killer belong to Manuel Resendez, a man who went missing in 1993. The identification comes after a renewed effort by the Hamilton County Coroner's Office to analyze the charred bones and bone fragments found at the Fox Hollow Farm estate of Herbert Baumeister.

Investigation and Suspicions

Baumeister, who reportedly took his own life in Canada in July 1996, was allegedly involved in the disappearance of multiple men, with authorities linking him to at least 16 missing persons cases between 1980 and 1996. Investigators suspected that Baumeister frequented gay bars and lured men to his home before killing them. The ongoing effort to identify the remains suggests that they may belong to at least 25 individuals.

Discovery and Subsequent Investigation

The case gained attention in 1996 when Baumeister's 15-year-old son discovered a human skull near their residence, leading to a subsequent investigation. Reports indicate that three days after the initial discovery, more remains were found by Hamilton County firefighters, adding to the perplexity of the case.

Seeking Closure

With the renewed identification effort underway, the coroner's office is urging anyone who believes they may have a missing relative connected to the case to come forward and provide information. This significant development sheds light on a longstanding cold case and provides closure to the family of Manuel Resendez, who had been missing for nearly three decades.