Description

From 1980 to 1991, a series of young men were found strangled and dumped along or near Interstate 70 across Indiana and western Ohio.

The media dubbed the unknown offender the “I-70 Strangler.” This episode revisits the pattern, the victims, the multi-agency task force, and the long-running question: did Fox Hollow Farm suspect Herb Baumeister commit these highway killings—or is the I-70 case a separate, still-unsolved serial?  

What you’ll hear:

• The timeline and victim pattern: disappearances tied to gay nightlife, bodies found in rural ditches/streams, consistent strangulation
• Why early probes stalled: multi-jurisdiction silos, few viable suspects, limited forensics in the 1980s
• The Baumeister theory vs. the record: overlap in victim profile and method, case activity ending as Fox Hollow begins—and the absence of a disclosed forensic link
• Alternate suspects considered and rejected—and why the case remains officially unsolved
• Cold-case realities today: evidence preservation, modern DNA, and the debate over resources vs. closure for families

⚖️ Disclaimer:

Debate the News: True Crime Edition is for informational and discussion purposes only. We are not attorneys, law enforcement officers, or forensic experts. While we research each case, the show is recorded live with little to no editing; any factual errors are unintentional. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised. Guest and audience views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.

Speakers:

→ Adrienne Barker — Host

→ Joseph Lobosco — Host

→ Angiesworld — Guest Host

→ Mama K — Guest Contributor

→ Mariana — Guest Contributor

Credits:

"Debate The News: True Crime"

Created by: Jonathan Bing, Adrienne Barker and Joseph R. Lobosco

Producers: Adrienne Barker, Joseph R. Lobosco, Jonathan Bing

Writers: Adrienne Barker & Joseph R. Lobosco

Editor: Joseph R. Lobosco

Cover Art: Joseph R. Lobosco

Special Thanks: Nelson, Lea, Nawzil, and the entire Chatter Social team

Theme Song: Alaina Cross — “Karma” [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

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