In autumn 1983 the remains of four young men were discovered on an abandoned farm near Lake Village in Newton County, Indiana. Excavations on October 18 and 19 recovered the bodies; one of the victims was identified as John Bartlett, and another as Michael Bauer. Two remained unidentified for decades and were referred to as Adam Doe and Brad Doe.

Investigators later concluded that all four men had been drugged and murdered by Larry Eyler, who became known as the Highway Killer. Eyler was arrested, confessed to numerous killings, and his confession included responsibility for Bartlett’s death. Eyler died in prison in 1994, so there was no later trial for Bartlett’s murder.

Does anyone have memories of that area in 1983 or information about John Bartlett that could add to what is known?