Keith Lavell Bibbs, known as Adam, Victim 3, or Victim A while unidentified, was a teenager who was murdered by serial killer Larry Eyler in the early 1980s. He was found buried near Johnny Brandenburg Jr., another previously unidentified victim.
He was identified with assistance from the DNA Doe Project and Othram Inc in late July 2023.
Case[]
Bibbs was allegedly picked up in Terre Haute, Indiana during July 10-16, 1983. Eyler claimed he paid the victim $75 for a "sexual act." Eyler drugged him and stabbed him to death in a nearby barn. It was theorized that he was native to cities such as St. Louis, Missouri or Chicago, Illinois, the latter of which was found to be true.
Characteristics[]
- Black hair that was cut short.
- Several dental fillings.
Clothing and accessories[]
- 'Levi's' jeans.
- Red and black belt inscribed with the word "devil" numerous times.
- The buckle contained the word "Jeans."
- 'Hush Puppy' boots, size 10.
Gallery[]
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Belt
Belt buckle
Reconstruction of belt buckle.
Crime scene
Sources[]
- Keith Bibbs on Wikipedia
- Keith Bibbs at the Doe Network
- Keith Bibbs at the DNA Doe Project
- DNASolves
- Fox 59
- Reveal NewsPOSTMORTEM WARNING
- Indiana.gov
- Forensic Magazine