Genealogy Traces Fox Hollow Victim to Fort Wayne Furniture Store Owner

Coroner seeks help identifying 12th victim of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Hamilton County coroner is asking for the public's assistance in identifying another victim of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister, whose remains were found at the Fox Hollow Farm property in the mid-1990s. Genetic testing has revealed the victim's father was Jerome Clarence "Jerry" Harvey, a 6'5" construction worker who may have run a furniture store in Fort Wayne in the early 1970s, but the identity of the victim's mother remains unknown.

Why it matters

The Fox Hollow Farm murders have remained one of Indiana's most notorious unsolved serial killer cases for decades. Identifying the remaining victims is crucial to providing closure for their families and shedding light on the full scale of Baumeister's crimes.

The details

Coroner Jeff Jellison said the DNA profile of the unidentified victim does not match any entries in the national CODIS database. Genetic evidence indicates the victim's father was Jerry Harvey, who was known to frequent the New Albany area, but the identity of the victim's mother is still a mystery. Jellison is hoping someone with information about a male child connected to Harvey, especially details about the child's mother, will come forward to help identify the remains.

  • The remains of the victims were first discovered on the Fox Hollow Farm property in the mid-1990s.
  • Suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister preyed on young Hoosiers, often gay men, for decades.

The players

Herb Baumeister

A suspected serial killer who preyed on young Hoosiers, often gay men, for decades.

Jeff Jellison

The Hamilton County coroner who is asking for the public's assistance in identifying another victim of Baumeister.

Jerome Clarence "Jerry" Harvey

The biological father of the unidentified victim, a 6'5" construction worker who may have run a furniture store in Fort Wayne in the early 1970s.

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What they’re saying

“We need to get the remains off a shelf and to their final resting place.”

— Jeff Jellison, Hamilton County Coroner (wane.com)

“The problem with this case is in order to identify this individual we have to know who the mother is.”

— Jeff Jellison, Hamilton County Coroner (wane.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.