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He looked like the perfect husband, father, and businessman... But behind his polite smile hid one of America's most chilling secrets. For years, Herb Baumeister lived an ordinary life. He owned successful businesses. He raised three children in a beautiful mansion called Fox Hollow Farm. To the world, he was the picture of respectability. But after dark, another man emerged-a predator who stalked gay bars under the alias ""Brian Smart."" Men vanished without a trace. A sprawling estate hid a horrifying graveyard. And by the time the truth finally exploded into the light, countless families were left shattered by loss. Behind the Perfect Smile pulls you deep into a story so unbelievable, it sounds like fiction-but it's all terrifyingly true. Written in gripping, plain language that anyone can follow, this book takes you beyond the headlines and into the twisted mind of Herb Baumeister. You'll learn how a quiet family man became Indiana's most prolific suspected serial killer-and why his crimes still haunt investigators, victims' families, and the grounds of Fox Hollow Farm itself. Inside this true-crime page-turner, you'll discover: ✅ A Double Life Exposed: How Herb Baumeister hid deadly secrets behind his charm, business success, and smiling family photos. ✅ The Fox Hollow Farm Horror: A step-by-step look at how police uncovered over 10,000 human bone fragments buried across Baumeister's luxurious estate. ✅ Chilling Post-Murder Rituals: Unbelievable details about how victims were lured, killed, and concealed-including evidence suggesting Baumeister's twisted fascination with strangulation and ritual. ✅ The Hunt for ""Brian Smart"" The nail-biting investigation that finally connected a nightclub predator to a suburban family man. ✅ Unanswered Questions: Was Herb Baumeister the mysterious I-70 Strangler who terrorized the Midwest for years? Could there be more victims still undiscovered? ✅ Voices of the Victims: Emotional stories honoring the men whose lives were stolen-and the families still searching for justice and closure. ✅ Lingering Shadows: The eerie legacy of Fox Hollow Farm, now rumored to be haunted by the restless souls of the vanished. Perfect for readers who love: True crime that reads like a thriller Deep psychological insights into killers who hide in plain sight Heartfelt tribute to victims and their families Fresh updates on cold cases and ongoing investigations Chilling yet respectful storytelling that stays with you long after you close the book Don't just read about crime-understand the chilling reality hiding behind the perfect smile. Get Your Copy Now-and discover the true story that still grips Indiana and the nation nearly three decades later.

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