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Jill Behrman Updates
Updated: Monday February 20 2006
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Jill Behrman was 19 when she disappeared after leaving her Bloomington
home for a morning bike ride on May 31, 2000. (Photo courtesy Quick Pic)
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The remains of Jill Behrman were discovered in a rural Morgan
County woods on March 9, 2003.
Jill was a 19-year-old Indiana University Bloomington student when she disappeared on the morning of
May 31, 2000. She had left home for a bike ride, and her whereabouts remained unknown for nearly three
years.
Hunters in a remote area of Morgan County, near Paragon, stumbled
on human remains, which have been positively identified as Jill's. She
was the daughter of Eric and Marilyn Behrman, both IU employees.
"Hide and Seek" Sylvia McNair and Noelle Wanchic dedicated to Marilyn and Eric Behrman and to Jill's House
IU graduate, Sylvia McNair, has recorded a very special song called "Hide and Seek," about a daughter longing to be found and pleading for her mother never to give up looking. Sylvia sings the role of the mother, searching, weary and feeling that deep concern and the hopelessness that comes when a child is missing.
This song was released January 17th and can be downloaded at www.hideandseekdonate.com through April 30th. Each download results in 25 percent of the 99-cent download as a donation to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to help continue its mission of finding missing children and preventing sexual exploitation, a very worthy cause.
In addition to the download, this web site provides a Podcast (www.hideandseekdonate.com/hideandseekpodcast.mp3) of Sylvia McNair interviewed by Paul Mahern of MusicRebellion, a division of Digonex Technologies, Indianapolis, IN. Her message is quite inspiring and VERY touching. Also available is an Audio PSA, a Video PSA and the Press Release about the project, which includes the story of how this all came about, a listing of all those involved (many are based in Bloomington/see below), information about NCMEC and experts available as a resource for this Hide and Seek Initiative. The press release also includes the lyrics to the song.
See the official NCMEC press release at www.missingkids.com.
For additional information about Sylvia McNair, her career, Soundbites and more, see www.jejartists.com/sing-mcnair.html.
Note: Michael Wanchic of Bloomington produced this recording at Echo Park Studios The part of the daughter is sung by his daughter, Noelle Wanchic. Mike Wanchic also serves as vice president of Digital Media at Digonex and he is one of the founding members of the John Mellencamp band.
We first knew Sylvia when she was an IU student in School of Music (opera/vocal performance) and a soloist in our First United Methodist Church choir. She has since become a dear friend and we are so grateful for her efforts to raise funds for the NCMEC and for remembering Jill and our family.
Events
February 15, March 15, April 19 & May 17, 2006
Steak n Shake Teams up to “Help Build Jill's House” -- Steak n Shake will donate 20% of your bill to help fund the building of Jill's House on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, February through May, 2006.
On February 15th, March 15th, April 19th and May 17th, present a Steak n Shake/Jill's House voucher in order to "Help Build Jill's House." This applies to Steak n Shake Martinsville, Columbus, Seymour and all Bloomington locations.....around the clock (all 24 hours) on each date!
Vouchers are available at the IU Foundation, IU Alumni Association, CVS and other locations. For additional information contact the Jill's House office at Fountain Square, Suite 006A, 101 West Kirkwood Avenue (855-8468 or howard@iucf.indiana.edu).
Thanks to Steak n Shake for their support and for making breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time on each of these designated dates more than just a meal!
Jill Behrman Run for the End Zone 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk and Wellness Fair
Magnificent 7 Road Race Series/USATF Certified 5K Course
When: Sat., Oct. 15, 2005 -- Activities & on-site registration begin at 8 am; Run/Walk at 10 am
Where: Mellencamp Pavilion/IU Athletic Complex, Bloomington, IN
Cost: $15 for the 5K thru Oct. 3, then $20 Oct. 4 through race day
Only $15 for 1-Mile Fun Walk and/or "Spirit Supporter" anytime
(Registration includes a L/S T-shirt)
Team Registrations due Oct. 3
Pre-Registration ends Oct. 12
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Jill Behrman Emerging Leader Scholarship at IU and Jill’s House, Inc.
Event Website
Registration Form
Online registration (adds $1 to cost)
In honor of Jill Behrman, former IU student and employee of Recreational Sports, the Division of Recreational Sports has joined with the greater community in organizing the 6th annual Jill Behrman Run for the End Zone 5K Run/Walk, One Mile Walk and Wellness Fair.
Fundraising tailgate for Jill's House, Inc.
Featuring Coach Hoeppner
Jill's House 2005 Golf Scramble & Silent Auction
Featuring Fuzzy Zoeller
The second annual Jill’s House Golf Scramble will be held Friday, June 24, 2005 at The Legends of Indiana Golf Course
in Franklin, Indiana. Please join our guest, Fuzzy Zoeller, for lunch, a golf clinic with Fuzzy, the golf scramble, a silent
auction and dinner. Proceeds will go toward the creation of Jill’s House.
Registration and sponsorship information is available via www.buildjillshouse.org or
contact: Doug Dalton at 812-327-4983 or 1-888-828-1355 or DDALTON86@aol.com.
News Updates
June 03, 2005
A recent article in the
Herald-Times
has been published about Steak n' Shake fundraiser helping benefit Jill's House
June 03, 2005
A recent article in the
Herald-Times
has been published about two suspects of Behrman case.
May 29, 2005
2 recent articlea from the Herald-Times have been added to the
news articles page.
May 26, 2005
A recent article "Behrman not forgotten - Family, friends still hopeful killer will be caught" in
the Indiana Daily Student.
January 27, 2005
A recent article in the
Herald-Times
has been published about
the ongoing investigation of Kerry Silvers.
December 30, 2004
Several recent articles from the Herald-Times regarding
the apprehension of Kerry Silvers have been added to the news
articles page.
December 17, 2004
The U.S. Marshals Service have issued this press release:
December 16, 2004 - The U.S. Marshals Service announces the end of 972 days
of freedom and what in recent months developed into an international manhunt
for fugitive and escapee KERRY SILVERS of Lawrence County, Indiana. Indianapolis
U.S. Marshals aggressively pursued SILVERS for the past 109 days, or since the
August 28, 2004, airing of the popular FOX television program America’s Most
Wanted.
http://www.usmarshals.gov/news/chron/2004/121604.htm
December 1, 2004
An editorial about Jill's House is featured in the
Herald-Times.
September 9, 2004
The 'America's Most Wanted' update on Jill's case and the hunt for fugitive Kerry Silvers is highlighted in an article from the
Herald-Times.
The Jill Behrman Run for the End Zone 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Walk
will be held Saturday morning, October 9, 2004 at the
Mellencamp Pavilion, Indiana University Athletics Complex.
More information available here.
September 3, 2004
Articles in the
Herald-Times
and the Indiana Daily Student have been published about
the U.S. Marshals' offer to help locate a fugitive wanted for questioning about
Jill's case. A wanted poster for the fugitive, Kerry Silvers, is available here
in
PDF format.
'America's Most Wanted' plans a second update on the Jill Behrman case, focusing
on the assistance of the U.S. Marshals, who have pledged resources and assistance
in the search for Kerry Silvers. Silvers may have valuable information regarding
Jill Behrman's disappearance and subsequent murder. This segment will air on
Saturday, September 4, 2004 on the FOX network. Please check local listings for
time. In Indianapolis, AMW airs on WXIN FOX 59 on Saturday evening at 9:00 p.m.
September 1, 2004
A recent article in the
Herald-Times
highlights the revisiting of Jill's case on 'America's Most Wanted'.
August 24, 2004
'America's Most Wanted' plans to air on update on the case of Jill Behrman. This
episode of AMW is scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2004. Check local listings.
AMW is scheduled
for 9:00 p.m. on WXIN FOX 59 in Indianapolis. An article in the Indianapolis
Star discusses this.
The first annual Jill's House Golf Scramble was held Friday, August 20, 2004
at Eagle Pointe Golf Resort in Bloomington with PGA golfer Fuzzy Zoeller leading
the way. The Golf Scramble, Silent
Auction and dinner raised approximately $80,000 toward construction of Jill's
House. Next year's event is scheduled for June 24, 2005 at The Legends in Franklin,
IN. The Herald-Times has published an article about the scramble.
July 9, 2004
The First Annual Jill's House Golf Scramble, featuring PGA golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, is rescheduled
for Friday, August 20, 2004 at Eagle Pointe in Bloomington, IN. The original date in June was a
rain-out. Morning tee-times remain available. For details, see the attached
flyer or contact
Doug Dalton of Prairie Group at 812-327-4983 or 1-888-828-1355.
June 3, 2004
The Herald-Times and WISH
TV 8 have published articles concerning new leads in Jill's case.
May 28, 2004
A recent article in the Herald-Times discusses
the ongoing investigation into Jill's case.
April 16, 2004
An article in the Indiana
Daily Student highlights the awarding
of the Jill Behrman Emerging Leader Scholarship at the Student Recreational Sports Association annual honors banquet.
March 2, 2004
Recent articles published in February in The Herald-Times, The Indiana Daily Student, and The Indianapolis Star, including an article highlighting the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute and Jill's House, have been added to the news articles page.
Indiana General Assembly, 2004 Regular Session, met on February 9, 2004 and presented
House
Concurrent Resolution 17 (PDF file), recognizing Jill's House.
This resolution was authored by Rep. Peggy Welch, co-authored by Rep. Matt Pierce and Rep. R. Brooks LaPlante,
and sponsored by Sen. Vi Simpson and Sen. Becky Skillman. "Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, the Senate concurring: The Indiana General Assembly expresses its support for Jill's House and encourages all Hoosiers to support this haven for the seriously ill and their families."
January 5, 2004
Articles in The Herald-Times "Year in Review" highlight the Jill Behrman case and I-69 as the top stories of the year.
September 17, 2003
An auction to benefit Jill's House, Inc. sponsored by the Bloomington Board of Realtors, is scheduled for noon on Saturday, October 4, at the Mellencamp Pavilion immediately following the Jill Behrman Run for the End Zone. Check auction updates in the free Homefinder booklet found at many Bloomington and Monroe County locations. The auction is to include many valuable large and small items, including some collectables. Food will be available outside the Mellencamp Pavilion. For further information, contact Margie Eberle-Polley at (812) 856-6025 or meberlep indiana.edu.
September 17, 2003
An article in the Indiana Daily Student reflects on what would have been Jill's 23rd birthday.
June 7, 2003
Articles from The Herald-Times covering Jill's memorial service on May 31, 2003 have been added to the news archive.
May 29, 2003
The Behrman family has provided Jill's obituary.
May 28, 2003
Recent articles from The Herald-Times have been added, including the obituary for Jill Kristen Behrman, an article about this Saturday's memorial service, and an article titled "Funds sought to build Jill's
House."
March 26, 2003
Reports from The Herald-Times and WRTV-6 indicate that Wendy Owing has recanted her previous confession that she, Alisha Sowder
s, and Uriah Clouse were in a truck that struck Jill, and that they participated in her subsequent murder at Salt Creek.
Clouse accepted a plea agreement for a misdemeanor battery charge in an unrelated case this morning. His release date was set for April 6.
March 17, 2003
Numerous articles published last Friday and over the weekend in The Herald-Times, The Indiana Daily Student, and The Indianapolis Star have been added to the news articles page.
March 14, 2003
The Indianapolis Star and WRTV 6 have published reaction from two suspects in Jill's disappearance about yesterday's
announcement that remains had been found and positively identified.
March 13, 2003
At a 5:45 p.m. press conference, investigators stated that because Jill's remains have been found in a different county, the investigation starts afresh, although previous information remains valid.
A summary with additional details is available. The statement issued by the Behrman family as well as links to additional coverage is included at the bottom of the summary.
News media outlets are reporting that human remains found in a Morgan County woods on March 9 have been positively identified as Jill Behrman.
Behrman, the daughter of IU employees Eric and Marilyn Behrman, was 19 and had just completed her freshman year at IU when she disappeared in May 2000. She had gone on a morning bike ride in the Monroe County countryside.
A news conference has been scheduled in Morgan County to discuss the case. See the WRTV 6 report for more information.
Update Archives
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Jill's family has written a note
of thanks note of thanks and asks that anyone who may have
information regarding the case to come forward.
Contacts
- Rick Lang (lead investigator
with the Morgan County Death Investigation Team) may be
contacted through the Indiana State Police at 1-800-225-8576 or the
Morgan County Sheriff's Department at 765-342-5544
- The Bloomington
Police Department
(BPD), (812) 349-3313,
Tony
Pope, (812) 349-3321, popea@city.bloomington.in.us,
or Marty Deckard, (812) 349-3325
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), (812) 332-9275
- America's Most Wanted: 800-CRIMETV (1-800-274-6388)
, AMW Website
- Eric Behrman, ebehrman@indiana.edu,
(812) 855-2975
How to Help
Anyone with any information about the Jill Behrman case or about
her body being dumped near Paragon is asked by investigators to call
the Indiana State Police at (800) 225-8576 or the Morgan County
Sheriff's Department at (812) 342-5544.
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