“Keith Lavell Bibbs, Victim of Serial Killer Larry Eyler, Finally Identified after 40 Years”

Keith Lavell Bibbs, a victim of serial killer Larry Eyler, has been identified after nearly 40 years. Bibbs, who was known as “Adam Doe,” was found on an abandoned farm in Lake Village, Indiana in 1983. Eyler, also known as the “highway killer,” drugged and murdered Bibbs and three other victims. The other victims have already been identified. The case was brought to the DNA Doe Project in 2020, and after years of investigation and DNA testing, a match was found, confirming Bibbs’ identity. Eyler, who confessed to killing over 20 young men, died in 1994 while on death row. FOX 32 Chicago reported

The recently identified victim of notorious serial killer Larry Eyler has finally been named after nearly 40 years. Keith Lavell Bibbs, previously known as “Adam Doe,” was found on an abandoned farm in rural Lake Village, Indiana in 1983. Along with three other young men, Bibbs was drugged and murdered by Eyler, also known as the ‘highway killer.’

The identification of Bibbs brings closure to the families of all four victims. Michael Bauer and John Bartlett were previously identified, but “Adam Doe” and “Brad Doe” remained unidentified for decades. Brad Doe was identified as John Brandenburg, Jr in 2021.

The case of “Adam Doe” was brought to the DNA Doe Project by the Newton County Coroner, Scott McCord, in 2020. After years of unsuccessful leads, the team of investigative genetic genealogists made progress in January when they obtained a match from a potential brother of Bibbs. The Indiana State Police Lab conducted conclusive “Kinship” testing, confirming that “Adam” was Keith Bibbs.

Eyler, who confessed to killing over 20 young men in the ’80s and ’90s, was tied to Bibbs’ murder. He was sentenced to death but died in 1994 while on death row.

The identification of Keith Lavell Bibbs highlights the importance of advancements in DNA technology and the dedication of investigators to bring closure to cold cases. The DNA Doe Project and the Indiana State Police Lab played crucial roles in solving this decades-old mystery.

While it is a tragic reminder of the lives lost to a notorious serial killer, the identification of Bibbs brings some solace to his family and allows them to finally lay him to rest. The case also serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to bring justice to victims and their families, even many years after the crimes were committed..

1) Keith Lavell Bibbs
2) Larry Eyler
3) Indiana serial killer.