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Michael Bauer

Death by Force
Case Description
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Michael Bauer, an 18-year-old Caucasian male, tragically lost his life on March 8, 1983. His death was linked to the actions of Larry Eyler, a convicted serial murderer often referred to as 'The Interstate Killer.' Eyler was known for targeting young men and boys, with his crimes spanning from 1982 to 1984. Michael Bauer's partially decomposed body was discovered near an oak tree close to an abandoned farmhouse in Lake Village, Indiana. The condition of his remains suggested that he had been dec ...Read More
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  • Michael K. Bauer - Money & King Funeral Home
  • Michael Gordon Bauer Obituary January 10, 2008
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    Victim Details

    Michael Bauer

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Lake Village

    IN

    1983-03-08

    22

    Michael

    Bauer

    11/19/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking about the impact of how the bodies were found near the oak tree and what it says ... ...Read More
    03/29/2025
    I'm always struck by the resilience of the families impacted by such terrible crimes. The case of Mi... ...Read More
    03/16/2024
    I recently came across some old newspaper articles about the tragic case of Michael Bauer and am hau... ...Read More
    10/14/2023
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