Colin Browen

There's one small school system, Welch Public Schools, that has a total of around 286 students in grades pre-K to 12. Needless to say, life in Welch is simple and quiet, and there's a strong sense of community. Now, about 15 minutes away from Welch is the town of Veneta. Although it's larger, with a population of a few thousand, the town of Veneta still has the small-town atmosphere.

There's one small school system, Welch Public Schools, that has a total of around 286 students in grades pre-K to 12. Needless to say, life in Welch is simple and quiet, and there's a strong sense of community. Now, about 15 minutes away from Welch is the town of Veneta. Although it's larger, with a population of a few thousand, the town of Veneta still has the small-town atmosphere.

There's one small school system, Welch Public Schools, that has a total of around 286 students in grades pre-K to 12. Needless to say, life in Welch is simple and quiet, and there's a strong sense of community. Now, about 15 minutes away from Welch is the town of Veneta. Although it's larger, with a population of a few thousand, the town of Veneta still has the small-town atmosphere.

Described as the second-oldest city in Oklahoma, tourists flock to the area for their roadside attractions, famous chicken fried steak, and easy access to Grand Lake. However, like every town in America, Welch and Vanita have their share of problems, and these two have had a history of methamphetamine abuse.

Described as the second-oldest city in Oklahoma, tourists flock to the area for their roadside attractions, famous chicken fried steak, and easy access to Grand Lake. However, like every town in America, Welch and Vanita have their share of problems, and these two have had a history of methamphetamine abuse.

Described as the second-oldest city in Oklahoma, tourists flock to the area for their roadside attractions, famous chicken fried steak, and easy access to Grand Lake. However, like every town in America, Welch and Vanita have their share of problems, and these two have had a history of methamphetamine abuse.

Over the years, the large and secluded prairie lands have allowed meth cookers and users to hide their drug operations. According to the National Drug Intelligence Center in 2002, methamphetamine production continues to be a significant problem in Oklahoma.

Over the years, the large and secluded prairie lands have allowed meth cookers and users to hide their drug operations. According to the National Drug Intelligence Center in 2002, methamphetamine production continues to be a significant problem in Oklahoma.

Over the years, the large and secluded prairie lands have allowed meth cookers and users to hide their drug operations. According to the National Drug Intelligence Center in 2002, methamphetamine production continues to be a significant problem in Oklahoma.

Per the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, methamphetamine laboratory seizures increased dramatically from 34 in 1995 to 1,193 in 2001. But despite these shocking statistics, the vast prairies of Craig County, Oklahoma holds a darker secret, the unsolved disappearance of Laura Bible and Ashley Freeman.

Per the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, methamphetamine laboratory seizures increased dramatically from 34 in 1995 to 1,193 in 2001. But despite these shocking statistics, the vast prairies of Craig County, Oklahoma holds a darker secret, the unsolved disappearance of Laura Bible and Ashley Freeman.

Per the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, methamphetamine laboratory seizures increased dramatically from 34 in 1995 to 1,193 in 2001. But despite these shocking statistics, the vast prairies of Craig County, Oklahoma holds a darker secret, the unsolved disappearance of Laura Bible and Ashley Freeman.

Ashley Renee Freeman was born on December 29, 1983, to Danny and Kathy Freeman. And because the town of Veneto was so small, it made sense that the girls would cross paths. In fact, the girls' kindergarten teacher, Kathy Wood, had actually grown up with Laura's father, Jay, and Ashley's mother, Kathy Freeman. Kathy stated, quote, I grew up in Blue Jackets, so I knew both families quite well.

Ashley Renee Freeman was born on December 29, 1983, to Danny and Kathy Freeman. And because the town of Veneto was so small, it made sense that the girls would cross paths. In fact, the girls' kindergarten teacher, Kathy Wood, had actually grown up with Laura's father, Jay, and Ashley's mother, Kathy Freeman. Kathy stated, quote, I grew up in Blue Jackets, so I knew both families quite well.

Ashley Renee Freeman was born on December 29, 1983, to Danny and Kathy Freeman. And because the town of Veneto was so small, it made sense that the girls would cross paths. In fact, the girls' kindergarten teacher, Kathy Wood, had actually grown up with Laura's father, Jay, and Ashley's mother, Kathy Freeman. Kathy stated, quote, I grew up in Blue Jackets, so I knew both families quite well.

You know everyone's family in a small area like this. I rode the school bus with Ashley's mom and Laura's dad, Jay, and all his brothers and sisters. Laura's family goes to my church, Church of God in Bonita. Laura's uncle lives across the street from us, so she would come over and visit when she was there to see her aunt and uncle.

You know everyone's family in a small area like this. I rode the school bus with Ashley's mom and Laura's dad, Jay, and all his brothers and sisters. Laura's family goes to my church, Church of God in Bonita. Laura's uncle lives across the street from us, so she would come over and visit when she was there to see her aunt and uncle.

You know everyone's family in a small area like this. I rode the school bus with Ashley's mom and Laura's dad, Jay, and all his brothers and sisters. Laura's family goes to my church, Church of God in Bonita. Laura's uncle lives across the street from us, so she would come over and visit when she was there to see her aunt and uncle.

Another student in the small kindergarten class, Sheena Reese, described Laura as very outgoing. She remembered her as the small girl with blonde ringlets who was extremely smart and an all-around social butterfly. As for Ashley Freeman, Sheena said that she was always quiet, but sweet.

Another student in the small kindergarten class, Sheena Reese, described Laura as very outgoing. She remembered her as the small girl with blonde ringlets who was extremely smart and an all-around social butterfly. As for Ashley Freeman, Sheena said that she was always quiet, but sweet.