Jill Behrman

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All proceeds from the sale of the limited edition lithograph "Melody of Youth" will support the Jill Behrman Scholarship Fund. The painting depicts Bloomington scenes and shows a likeness of Jill with her racing bicycle under the IU Sample Gates. Canadian artist Rajka Kupesic, whose son attends IU, was moved to create the piece by the local community's response to Jill's disappearance. Public sale of 500 signed and numbered lithographs began on June 18, 2001.

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The Behrmans are an IU family in many ways. Eric Behrman, BS'72, MS'82, was for many years the director of Camp Brosius. Now he is the IUAA director of alumni clubs. Marilyn Behrman is a development analyst at the IU Foundation. Jill's brother Brian is a teacher at Oaklandon Elementary School near Indianapolis. Jill was an IUB sophomore.

Jill Behrman was 19 when she disappeared after leaving her Bloomington home for a morning bike ride on May 31, 2000. (Photo courtesy Quick Pic)

The remains of Jill Behrman were discovered in a rural Morgan County woods on March 9, 2003.

Jill was a 19-year-old IU Bloomington student when she disappeared on the morning of May 31, 2000. She had left home for a bike ride, and her whereabouts remained unknown for nearly three years.

Hunters in a remote area of Morgan County, near Paragon, stumbled on human remains, which have been positively identified as Jill's. She was the daughter of Eric and Marilyn Behrman, both IU employees.

"Hide and Seek" by Sylvia McNair and Noelle Wanchic dedicated to Marilyn and Eric Behrman and to Jill's House

IU graduate, Sylvia McNair, has recorded a very special song called "Hide and Seek," about a daughter longing to be found and pleading for her mother never to give up looking. Sylvia sings the role of the mother, searching, weary and feeling that deep concern and the hopelessness that comes when a child is missing.

Hideandseekdonate.com provides a Podcast of Sylvia McNair interviewed by Paul Mahern of MusicRebellion, a division of Digonex Technologies, Indianapolis. Her message is quite inspiring and very touching. Also available is an Audio PSA, a Video PSA and the Press Release about the project, which includes the story of how this all came about, a listing of all those involved (many are based in Bloomington/see below), information about NCMEC and experts available as a resource for this Hide and Seek Initiative. The press release also includes the lyrics to the song.

View the official NCMEC press release

Note: Michael Wanchic of Bloomington produced this recording at Echo Park Studios The part of the daughter is sung by his daughter, Noelle Wanchic. Mike Wanchic also serves as vice president of Digital Media at Digonex and he is one of the founding members of the John Mellencamp band.

We first knew Sylvia when she was an IU student in School of Music (opera/vocal performance) and a soloist in our First United Methodist Church choir. She has since become a dear friend and we are so grateful for her efforts to raise funds for the NCMEC and for remembering Jill and our family.

Jill Behrman 5K Run/Walk

In honor of Jill Behrman, former IU student and employee of Recreational Sports, the Division of Recreational Sports has joined with the greater community in organizing the annual Jill Behrman 5K Run/Walk, One Mile Walk and Wellness Fair.

Jill’s House Annual Golf Scramble

An annual fundraiser for Jill’s House Inc.

Jill’s House Inc.

The mission of Jill's House is to provide a temporary, home-like residence for patients undergoing outpatient therapy at the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute in Bloomington, Ind.

Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute