Herb Baumeister: Thrifty Save-A-Lot's Serial Killer

Baumeister: Life and Crimes

Serial killers are some of the most infamous criminals in the world. They are known for their gruesome and often heinous crimes, which include murder, torture, and mutilation. One such serial killer is Herb Baumeister. Baumeister was an American serial killer who operated in the Midwest during the 1980s and 1990s. He is believed to have killed at least 11 men, whose bodies were found buried on his property.

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Baumeister's life and crimes are shrouded in mystery and speculation. In this article, we will explore the life of Herb Baumeister, his crimes, and the impact he had on the community where he lived.

Early Life

Herb Baumeister was born on April 7, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the oldest of four children and grew up in a middle-class family. His parents, Herbert and Elizabeth Baumeister, were both college-educated and successful. Herbert Sr. was an anesthesiologist, and Elizabeth was a housewife.

Baumeister had a normal childhood, and there were no indications that he would later become a serial killer. He was an average student and enjoyed playing sports. He was also described as being shy and introverted.

Baumeister attended Indiana University in Bloomington and graduated in 1968 with a degree in psychology. He then went on to earn a master's degree in business administration from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

Marriage and Family

In 1971, Baumeister married Julie Satterfield. They had three children together, but their marriage was troubled. Baumeister was a closeted homosexual, and he would often frequent gay bars and bathhouses. He also had a fascination with BDSM (bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism).

Baumeister's wife Julie was unaware of his secret life. She later stated that she had no idea that her husband was gay or that he had any interest in BDSM. She said that he was a loving husband and father, but he could be distant and moody at times.

Baumeister's Secret Life

Baumeister's double life began to unravel in the late 1980s. He owned a successful thrift store chain called Sav-A-Lot, which had several locations throughout Indiana. However, his business began to suffer, and he was forced to close several stores.

Around the same time, Baumeister's behavior became increasingly erratic. He would disappear for days at a time without telling his wife where he was going. When he returned, he would be distant and aloof.

Baumeister also began to exhibit strange behaviors. He would collect animal bones and keep them in his backyard. He also built a bizarre sculpture garden on his property, which contained several mannequins and other oddities.

Neighbors also reported strange smells emanating from Baumeister's property. They described the odor as being similar to that of decomposing flesh.

Murders

In 1994, a group of hikers stumbled upon human remains in a wooded area near Westfield, Indiana. The police were called, and an investigation was launched. The remains were later identified as those of Alan Broussard, a young man who had disappeared from a gay bar in Indianapolis in 1993.

The police began to investigate the case and found that Broussard had been seen leaving the bar with a man who fit Baumeister's description. They also discovered that Baumeister had a history of sexual assault and had been arrested in 1988 for public indecency.

Baumeister was brought in for questioning, but he denied any involvement in Broussard's death. They did initially believed him.

Baumeister Property Search...3 Years Later

In 1996, police in Indianapolis, Indiana, began investigating the disappearances of several young men in the area. They eventually traced some of the victims to a gay bar.  One man gave police Baumeister's plate number and  claimed he tried to kill him 3 years prior.  When police went to Baumeister's home, called Fox Hollow Farm, to question him about the disappearances, he fled.

Police then obtained a search warrant for the property and began a thorough search. Over the course of several weeks, they discovered human remains buried throughout the property, including in the woods, near the pool, and in the house itself. In total, the remains of 11 men were found on the property.

Baumeister was eventually identified as the prime suspect in the killings and was found dead by suicide in Canada before he could be arrested. His suicide note denied any involvement in the murders, but the evidence found on his property, including clothing belonging to some of the victims, linked him to the crimes.

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