Lorraine Bible

A new search for the remains of the girls is expected to take place next year, and Lorraine Bible will be searching for justice at the state capitol. Yeah, we handed some out the last time we caught up with Lorraine Bible. She was sitting on the steps of the state Capitol, dejected and 24 years.

The bill that was named after her daughter and her friend had died in the Senate. It would have mandated that people convicted of accessory to murder, like Ronnie Busick in the deaths of Laura and Ashley, would serve 85% of their time instead of getting out after just a few years for good behavior.

Eight months later... That would hold you more accountable. The bill is still on her mind as she set up the community center in Veneta for a family get-together and prepares to head back to the Capitol next year to lobby for the same bill which has been reintroduced for the new session.

Monday will mark the 25th anniversary since the events unfolded that led to the deaths of Laura and Ashley. And yet, even after all these years, listen to how she describes how old Laura would be now.

All of that was in the present tense. No would have been, which is a clear indication of just how alive all of this is to her, no matter how much time goes by. And it's also a heads-up to lawmakers. Lorraine Bible is coming back to the Capitol, and she will keep coming back for however long it takes.

A memorial service takes place on Monday at the Welch Civic Auditorium at 6.30. Just recently, in February of 2025,