Police identified "Brian Smart" as Herb Baumeister. Investigators approached Baumeister, told him he was a suspect in the disappearances, and asked to search his house. Both Baumeister and his wife, Julie, refused to allow a search of their property.
Police linked 'Brian Smart' to Herb Baumeister. Investigators interrogated Baumeister, informed him he was a main suspect in the disappearances, and asked for access to his home. Both Baumeister and his wife, Julie, refused to grant permission for a search of their property.