New Docuseries Revives Interest in Infamous Indiana Serial Killer Case

WESTFIELD, Ind. — A new docuseries on Hulu is shedding light on the victims of a suspected serial killer from Indiana. Titled “The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer,” the four-episode series centers around Herb Baumeister, who operated in the 1990s and is believed to have targeted gay men.

The docuseries includes interviews with key figures connected to the case, including Robert Graves, the current owner of Fox Hollow Farm, where Baumeister reportedly murdered many of his victims. While discussing the property’s history, Graves pointed to the basement swimming pool as a potential lure for men drawn to the house.

“This probably is the largest serial murder case in the United States, certainly. This is where he would have killed them,” Graves stated, referencing the chilling location. “It’s pretty much the way it was. That wall was red—not blue—but otherwise, it’s the same. So the pool was the lure. That’s what he used to get the guys to come up.”

The trailer for the docuseries has called Baumeister “The Dahmer you never heard of,” a stark comparison that echoes the brutality of his suspected crimes. The series delves into how Baumeister was linked to more than 10,000 bones and bone fragments discovered on his property.

Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison, who is leading an ongoing investigation into the victims, commented on the impact of the documentary. “Every little piece puts the puzzle together,” Jellison remarked. “It may get us going in a direction for identification.” Since the premiere on February 18, Jellison has been inundated with responses, receiving over 500 emails and messages.

Jellison noted that some messages included tips about previously missing individuals believed to have disappeared during the 1990s. “We’ve had people contact us who watched the documentary, saying, ‘You know, my brother or cousin went missing during that time frame and what do we do?'” he explained. He emphasized the importance of gathering DNA swabs from these individuals for processing.

Jellison also recounted a compelling story of a man who believes he encountered Baumeister during the alleged killing spree. “He met a man in a bar, went back to a hotel, and the man attacked him. He said when he saw the documentary, ‘That’s the guy,'” Jellison shared.

In a notable contribution to the docuseries, Mark Goodyear, who claims to be the only person to escape Baumeister, raises new questions regarding the case. Jellison highlighted Goodyear’s ambiguous relationship with Baumeister. “He admits he lied to the police. He was a friend of Baumeister. There are a lot of layers to this case,” Jellison said.

As public interest grows, Jellison remains hopeful about resolving unanswered questions for families of victims. A hand-painted sign in his office reads “No longer forgotten,” echoing his commitment to addressing the pain of those searching for closure.

“I just hope it’s productive, and I hope some of these families get resolution,” Graves noted. “I’d like to be able to say we’ve done everything we can to ensure that all of the remains found here are returned to the families.”

For anyone with possible connections to the case, Jellison urges them to come forward for potential DNA analysis, saying, “Our hearts are with you, and we’re working very hard to give you closure.”