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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

So as you can see, the Freeman family had their fair share of issues. And because of this, both Ashley and Shane spent as much time out of the house as they could. Naturally, Ashley spent a lot of time with her best friend, Laura Bible. In fact, Laura's mom, Lorene, would later say that things were so bad for the Freeman family at this time.

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

So as you can see, the Freeman family had their fair share of issues. And because of this, both Ashley and Shane spent as much time out of the house as they could. Naturally, Ashley spent a lot of time with her best friend, Laura Bible. In fact, Laura's mom, Lorene, would later say that things were so bad for the Freeman family at this time.

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

So as you can see, the Freeman family had their fair share of issues. And because of this, both Ashley and Shane spent as much time out of the house as they could. Naturally, Ashley spent a lot of time with her best friend, Laura Bible. In fact, Laura's mom, Lorene, would later say that things were so bad for the Freeman family at this time.

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

She didn't even let her daughter spend the night at the Freeman house. Ashley would just stay at their house all the time. Ashley's older brother, Shane, would also come to visit the Bible family when he could. Now at the time, he was actually living with a friend of his, and Lorene Bible said that the move seemed to be good for him.

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

She didn't even let her daughter spend the night at the Freeman house. Ashley would just stay at their house all the time. Ashley's older brother, Shane, would also come to visit the Bible family when he could. Now at the time, he was actually living with a friend of his, and Lorene Bible said that the move seemed to be good for him.

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

She didn't even let her daughter spend the night at the Freeman house. Ashley would just stay at their house all the time. Ashley's older brother, Shane, would also come to visit the Bible family when he could. Now at the time, he was actually living with a friend of his, and Lorene Bible said that the move seemed to be good for him.

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

Shane was a lot happier when he was away from his father, and Lorene made sure to let him know that he was always welcome to come over whenever he wanted. The Bible family loved Ashley and Shane. They had been in their lives for so long, it was like they were family. But sadly, Shane's life would take a drastic turn towards the end of 1998.

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

Shane was a lot happier when he was away from his father, and Lorene made sure to let him know that he was always welcome to come over whenever he wanted. The Bible family loved Ashley and Shane. They had been in their lives for so long, it was like they were family. But sadly, Shane's life would take a drastic turn towards the end of 1998.

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

Shane was a lot happier when he was away from his father, and Lorene made sure to let him know that he was always welcome to come over whenever he wanted. The Bible family loved Ashley and Shane. They had been in their lives for so long, it was like they were family. But sadly, Shane's life would take a drastic turn towards the end of 1998.

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

Before he knew it, Shane was leading the police on a high-speed chase outside of town. McAllister Police Sergeant Cecil Day told Tulsa World, quote, he went into a wooded area, bailed out of the truck and took off into the woods. We went after him with tracking dogs and lost him, end quote.

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

Before he knew it, Shane was leading the police on a high-speed chase outside of town. McAllister Police Sergeant Cecil Day told Tulsa World, quote, he went into a wooded area, bailed out of the truck and took off into the woods. We went after him with tracking dogs and lost him, end quote.

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

Before he knew it, Shane was leading the police on a high-speed chase outside of town. McAllister Police Sergeant Cecil Day told Tulsa World, quote, he went into a wooded area, bailed out of the truck and took off into the woods. We went after him with tracking dogs and lost him, end quote.

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

Now, at the time, authorities had no idea that the perpetrator was Shane Freeman, and instead, they referred to him as the Red Light Bandit. But back at school, Shane bragged about what he had done. When the media started covering the story of the Red Light Bandit, many students at his school knew that Shane was responsible, but no one turned him in, and he would continue on his path of crime.

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

Now, at the time, authorities had no idea that the perpetrator was Shane Freeman, and instead, they referred to him as the Red Light Bandit. But back at school, Shane bragged about what he had done. When the media started covering the story of the Red Light Bandit, many students at his school knew that Shane was responsible, but no one turned him in, and he would continue on his path of crime.

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

Now, at the time, authorities had no idea that the perpetrator was Shane Freeman, and instead, they referred to him as the Red Light Bandit. But back at school, Shane bragged about what he had done. When the media started covering the story of the Red Light Bandit, many students at his school knew that Shane was responsible, but no one turned him in, and he would continue on his path of crime.

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

Sadly, on January 7th, 1999, Shane decided to break into the home of his sister's best friend, Laura Bible. Like we mentioned, the Bibles treated Shane like family, and he seemed to have used this to his advantage. According to reports, Shane waited for Jay and Lorene to leave for work. And once they were gone, he went inside, ate their food, ordered a few pay-per-view pornos, and took a shower.

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

Sadly, on January 7th, 1999, Shane decided to break into the home of his sister's best friend, Laura Bible. Like we mentioned, the Bibles treated Shane like family, and he seemed to have used this to his advantage. According to reports, Shane waited for Jay and Lorene to leave for work. And once they were gone, he went inside, ate their food, ordered a few pay-per-view pornos, and took a shower.

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

Sadly, on January 7th, 1999, Shane decided to break into the home of his sister's best friend, Laura Bible. Like we mentioned, the Bibles treated Shane like family, and he seemed to have used this to his advantage. According to reports, Shane waited for Jay and Lorene to leave for work. And once they were gone, he went inside, ate their food, ordered a few pay-per-view pornos, and took a shower.

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

Then before leaving, he stole a number of things, including money, a firearm, and a bunch of ammunition. Later that day, when the Bible family came home, they immediately reported it to the police. Now, the very next day on January 8th, Shane was spotted on the side of the road changing a tire on a stolen vehicle.

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

Then before leaving, he stole a number of things, including money, a firearm, and a bunch of ammunition. Later that day, when the Bible family came home, they immediately reported it to the police. Now, the very next day on January 8th, Shane was spotted on the side of the road changing a tire on a stolen vehicle.