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Courtney Browen

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Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

After finding Danny Freeman's body, the department now suggested that maybe Ashley was the murderer. They believed it was possible that Ashley had murdered her parents, set the trailer on fire, and then fled with Laura and her $4,000 that she had saved up for her new car. They even suggested that maybe Ashley had witnessed her father murdering her mom.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

After finding Danny Freeman's body, the department now suggested that maybe Ashley was the murderer. They believed it was possible that Ashley had murdered her parents, set the trailer on fire, and then fled with Laura and her $4,000 that she had saved up for her new car. They even suggested that maybe Ashley had witnessed her father murdering her mom.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

After finding Danny Freeman's body, the department now suggested that maybe Ashley was the murderer. They believed it was possible that Ashley had murdered her parents, set the trailer on fire, and then fled with Laura and her $4,000 that she had saved up for her new car. They even suggested that maybe Ashley had witnessed her father murdering her mom.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

So in an effort to avenge her mother, she grabbed a shotgun, killed her father, and then fled the scene. But for the people who knew Ashley, they knew that that just wasn't the case. Neither of the girls had ever been violent with anyone. And if the girls had run away, then why would Laura leave behind her wallet with $200 inside? Even further, why wouldn't the girls leave in Laura's car?

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

So in an effort to avenge her mother, she grabbed a shotgun, killed her father, and then fled the scene. But for the people who knew Ashley, they knew that that just wasn't the case. Neither of the girls had ever been violent with anyone. And if the girls had run away, then why would Laura leave behind her wallet with $200 inside? Even further, why wouldn't the girls leave in Laura's car?

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

So in an effort to avenge her mother, she grabbed a shotgun, killed her father, and then fled the scene. But for the people who knew Ashley, they knew that that just wasn't the case. Neither of the girls had ever been violent with anyone. And if the girls had run away, then why would Laura leave behind her wallet with $200 inside? Even further, why wouldn't the girls leave in Laura's car?

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

Their mutual friend Sheena Reese also stated that Laura Bible was a mama's girl. She would have never left her mother behind. So soon enough, this theory also fizzled out.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

Their mutual friend Sheena Reese also stated that Laura Bible was a mama's girl. She would have never left her mother behind. So soon enough, this theory also fizzled out.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

Their mutual friend Sheena Reese also stated that Laura Bible was a mama's girl. She would have never left her mother behind. So soon enough, this theory also fizzled out.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

And by this point, Lorene Bible was the go-to person in the case. In fact, when local residents had tips, they would give them to her instead of the police department. But sadly, months and months would pass with no leads. Every single night before going to bed, Lorraine would make sure to leave her porch light on just in case Laura came back home.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

And by this point, Lorene Bible was the go-to person in the case. In fact, when local residents had tips, they would give them to her instead of the police department. But sadly, months and months would pass with no leads. Every single night before going to bed, Lorraine would make sure to leave her porch light on just in case Laura came back home.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

And by this point, Lorene Bible was the go-to person in the case. In fact, when local residents had tips, they would give them to her instead of the police department. But sadly, months and months would pass with no leads. Every single night before going to bed, Lorraine would make sure to leave her porch light on just in case Laura came back home.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

She even left the Christmas tree up that entire year. Laura had so much fun decorating it, Lorraine couldn't bring herself to take it down. So by that next Christmas, it was still exactly how she had left it. Sadly, the year 2000 would turn to 2001 and Laura Bible and Ashley Freeman were still missing.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

She even left the Christmas tree up that entire year. Laura had so much fun decorating it, Lorraine couldn't bring herself to take it down. So by that next Christmas, it was still exactly how she had left it. Sadly, the year 2000 would turn to 2001 and Laura Bible and Ashley Freeman were still missing.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

She even left the Christmas tree up that entire year. Laura had so much fun decorating it, Lorraine couldn't bring herself to take it down. So by that next Christmas, it was still exactly how she had left it. Sadly, the year 2000 would turn to 2001 and Laura Bible and Ashley Freeman were still missing.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

Now in September of 2001, a television show called What Really Happened decided to feature the Freeman and Bible case for their pilot episode. And several people close to the families were interviewed for it, including Kathy Freeman's friend, Deanna Dorsey. The woman Kathy confided in telling her that if anything ever happened to them, it was the Craig County Sheriff's Department.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

Now in September of 2001, a television show called What Really Happened decided to feature the Freeman and Bible case for their pilot episode. And several people close to the families were interviewed for it, including Kathy Freeman's friend, Deanna Dorsey. The woman Kathy confided in telling her that if anything ever happened to them, it was the Craig County Sheriff's Department.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

Now in September of 2001, a television show called What Really Happened decided to feature the Freeman and Bible case for their pilot episode. And several people close to the families were interviewed for it, including Kathy Freeman's friend, Deanna Dorsey. The woman Kathy confided in telling her that if anything ever happened to them, it was the Craig County Sheriff's Department.

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

So obviously Deanna Dorsey was very outspoken about her suspicions of them. During the interview, Deanna and her daughter Katie sat down with the host, Rolanda Watts. Katie said, quote, "'I believe very, very strongly "'that the Craig County Sheriff's Department "'had everything to do with it, "'just because I know of instances "'that Ashley would tell me about.'"

Murder In America
EP. 196: OKLAHOMA - The Murders Of Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman: A Disturbing Mystery In The Heartland

So obviously Deanna Dorsey was very outspoken about her suspicions of them. During the interview, Deanna and her daughter Katie sat down with the host, Rolanda Watts. Katie said, quote, "'I believe very, very strongly "'that the Craig County Sheriff's Department "'had everything to do with it, "'just because I know of instances "'that Ashley would tell me about.'"