E4 Herb the Serial Killer

Mystery Talk with Jean Ginner

Mystery Talk: Herb the Serial Killer - The I-70 Killer?

Episode Title: Herb the Serial Killer: The Chilling Story of an Indiana Man Tied to the I-70 Murders

Show Notes:

Episode Summary:

In this chilling episode of Mystery Talk, Jean Ginner dives deep into the disturbing case of Herb Baumeister, an Indiana businessman and family man who was also a suspected serial killer. Could Herb be the elusive I-70 killer, responsible for a string of unsolved murders along the Interstate 70 corridor in the early 1990s? Explore the life of Herb, the shocking discoveries on his Fox Hollow Farm property, and the evidence that has linked him to gruesome murders that haunted the Midwest.

Key Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Herb Baumeister:
• A look into Herb's seemingly ordinary life as a husband, father, and successful business owner in Indianapolis, Indiana. Despite his respectable image, Herb had a dark, hidden side.
• The Murders at Fox Hollow Farm:
• In the mid-90s, authorities discovered skeletal remains of numerous young men on Herb's sprawling estate, Fox Hollow Farm. How did this discovery unravel the horrifying truth behind Herb's double life?
• The I-70 Killer Connection:
• Between 1992 and 1994, a string of murders took place along I-70. Victims, mostly young men, were killed execution-style. We explore the theory that Herb Baumeister could be the I-70 killer and examine the evidence pointing to this connection.
• The Investigation and Herb's Death:
• As authorities closed in, Herb fled to Canada, where he took his own life, leaving behind more questions than answers. In this episode, we discuss the investigation, Herb's suicide, and the chilling note he left behind.
• Unanswered Questions:
• Even after Herb’s death, many questions remain unanswered. Was he solely responsible for the I-70 killings? Could there be other victims who have yet to be discovered?