In a shocking discovery, the property of Herb Baumeister, an Indiana serial killer, continues to unveil disturbing secrets buried for years. Authorities have now identified Jeffrey A. Jones as the latest victim found on Baumeister's property, known as Fox Hollow Farm, which was filled with burnt and crushed skeletal remains.

Baumeister, a successful businessman and father of three, is believed to have terrorized the Indianapolis suburb of Westfield during the late 1980s and early 1990s. His preferred targets were mostly gay men, and it is estimated that he killed at least 25 victims.

The investigation into Baumeister's crimes was renewed by the Hamilton County Coroner's Office, led by Jeff Jellison. Jellison and his team have been faced with an immense challenge due to the condition of the remains recovered from the property. Many of the skeletal remains were found burnt and crushed, making identification difficult.

Jones, reported missing in 1993, is the third victim identified by the Hamilton County Coroner's Office in the past six months. This follows the identification of Allen Livingston, who went missing in August 1993, and Manuel Resendez, who disappeared in 1996. With the confirmation of Jones' case, the body count attributed to Baumeister has risen to at least 12.

The investigation into Baumeister's crimes was initiated in 1996, following the disturbing discovery made by Baumeister's teenage son. Unearthing a human skull on their property, the son confided in his mother, precipitating the downfall of Baumeister's reign of terror. Initially resistant to law enforcement's search, Baumeister's wife eventually divorced him as evidence against him mounted.

Authorities took advantage of Baumeister's absence to search the property, unearthing remains and bone fragments that had decomposed over the years. The grim findings shed light on the gruesome acts committed by Baumeister, who had managed to live a double life, a common characteristic among serial killers, as stated in a 2005 FBI report.

Despite the enormous challenges faced by the investigating team, Jellison and his colleagues remain dedicated to bringing closure to the families of Baumeister's victims. Four more DNA profiles, yet to be identified, further emphasize the extent of Baumeister's crimes.

As the investigation into Baumeister's reign of terror continues, the haunting specter of his actions casts a long shadow over Fox Hollow Farm. The property, once a symbol of success and prosperity, now stands as a grim reminder of the horrors that unfolded within its boundaries.