Coroner: Baumeister Probe Key Figure Lied

Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison has publicly stated that Mark Goodyear, a central figure in the Herb Baumeister investigation, has not been truthful in his interactions with authorities. Jellison emphasized that he needs Goodyear to be honest to advance the inquiry into suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister. Approximately 30 years after thousands of human bones were found at Baumeister's Fox Hollow Farm estate, the coroner seeks Goodyear's help to identify remaining victims and understand their deaths.

Goodyear, who has never been charged and denies any wrongdoing, is considered by investigators to know significant details about the case. He previously participated in documentaries, describing himself as Baumeister's only known survivor. Over 10,000 bone fragments were recovered from the 18-acre property. Baumeister died by suicide in 1996 before he could be arrested, with investigators believing he murdered numerous men he met at gay bars in Indianapolis.

Investigators estimate Baumeister may have killed at least 25 people, and the scope of the remains has led Jellison to believe an accomplice may have been involved. Jellison is actively working to identify the more than 9,000 unexamined bone fragments, urging anyone with potential information to come forward. He acknowledges the difficulty in identifying victims after so many years, comparing the complexity to other large-scale investigations.