Deceased/Not Found OK - Lauria Bible & Ashley Freeman, both 16, Welch, 30 Dec 1999 *GUILTY* *released from prison 2023* #2

[FrankieFalzon]

The newest search is over. Nothing has been found.

 

[Sincerely]

I was so hopeful. I pray they are recovered soon. It’s been long enough.

The newest search is over. Nothing has been found.

 

[Sincerely]

There’s still hope. This article states the weather may push the search out a couple of weeks and there are plans to bring former neighbors to the area to try and jog their memory. Prayers for a successful recovery.

Here's what's next in the missing Welch girls' case

The newest search is over. Nothing has been found.

 

[SolVic]

I don’t know if it was already provided, but has anyone here given a link to Welch and Pennington’s rap sheets?

 

[TexasT]

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The people mag investigates episode begins in 55 minutes ..

 

[TedMac]

New search announced for bodies of long-missing Oklahoma girls

 

[MadMcGoo]

New search announced for bodies of long-missing Oklahoma girls

“Investigators will search a cellar on vacant land in the former town of Picher where a suspect in the disappearance of Ashley Freeman and Lauria Bible lived at the time…”

The location is based on interviews by investigators of Ronnie Busick, a Wichita, Kansas, man who pleaded guilty in August to being an accessory to murder in the case.

“Busick just kept saying over and over ‘the root cellar,’”…”

 

[Nixaeagle]

Just watched a live update from the reporter, they are still continuing to dig. That was Pennington’s property and his stepdaughter says that they were never allowed to go in the basement.. thinking is further probable cause of the girls being there .

 

[JerseyGirl]

Investigators Begin New Search For 2 Welch Girls Missing Since 1999

Nothing left unturned: Investigators resume search for missing Welch girls

 

[TedMac]

Welch girls: After another fruitless search, investigator marks Picher site off list

Welch girls: After another fruitless search, investigator marks Picher site off list

 

[Ragnarok]

Would be nice to find these girls and give them a proper burial.

 

[revenant]

Twenty-two years ago tonight the deadly events of that dark evening transpired.

Never forgotten.

 

[PommyMommy]

DEC 30, 2021
Investigators continue looking for information of missing Welch girls/last seen Dec. 30, 1999 | KSNF/KODE - FourStatesHomepage.com
[...]

“We are still wanting people that know something about the girls’ disappearance to come forward,” Stansill said.

Information that seemed not important in 2000 could be important now, he said. New information about the men has been gained through interviewing people that knew the suspects, Stansill said.

[...]

“It may not seem like valuable information, but please call and let us review the information,” Stansill said.

Individuals with information about the Welch girls case are encouraged to call the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation hotline at (800) 522-8017.

 

[everlearning]

Did Busick ever give info on why the Freemans were killed and Lauria and Ashley kidnapped and killed? Why they were chosen?

 

[TedMac]

Did Busick ever give info on why the Freemans were killed and Lauria and Ashley kidnapped and killed? Why they were chosen?

According to Busick, he and two others (now deceased) went to the Freeman home to collect on a drug deal. When Danny Freeman either couldn't or wouldn't pay, he and his wife were killed. Lauria & Ashley were home at the time and they were taken to be sexually abused before being killed. They (Lauria & Ashley) were killed to eliminate anyone being able to testify against the three assailants.

Links for all of this are in the 1st thread and page #1 of this thread.

 

[everlearning]

According to Busick, he and two others (now deceased) went to the Freeman home to collect on a drug deal. When Danny Freeman either couldn't or wouldn't pay, he and his wife were killed. Lauria & Ashley were home at the time and they were taken to be sexually abused before being killed. They (Lauria & Ashley) were killed to eliminate anyone being able to testify against the three assailants.

Links for all of this are in the 1st thread and page #1 of this thread.

Thanks, @TedMac!

 

[dotr]

rbbm.

March 25 2022
The Missing Welch Girls featured on A&E Cold Case Friday 8 p.m. - KOAM (koamnewsnow.com)
''It’s been a long wait but we just got word that our episode on A&E’s Cold Case will be airing this Friday March 25th. We hope you’ll tune in! Thanks for all continued efforts in helping us spread the word that Lauria and Ashley still have not been returned to us and that will will never stop searching for them! — FIND LAURIA BIBLE-BBI''

''Also featured in the episode will be OSBI Cold Case Investigator Tammy Ferrari, Sheila Stogsdill writer for the Tulsa World who has been covering the story since day one, and others.''

VIDEO.
Cold Ashes | A&E (aetv.com)
''S2 E20
Preview: New Episode of Cold Case Files
20s | 2022 | TV-14''

 

[GoBuckeyes]

According to Busick, he and two others (now deceased) went to the Freeman home to collect on a drug deal. When Danny Freeman either couldn't or wouldn't pay, he and his wife were killed. Lauria & Ashley were home at the time and they were taken to be sexually abused before being killed. They (Lauria & Ashley) were killed to eliminate anyone being able to testify against the three assailants.

Links for all of this are in the 1st thread and page #1 of this thread.

Does this ring true to others? If they wanted to collect a debt, wouldn't it be better not to kill the debtor, and maybe hold his daughter for ransom? MOO It's sad that anything can be said about Mr. Freeman. He's not here to defend himself. AMOO

 

[gliving]

FBI back in Picher; another search underway for Welch girls' remains - KOAM

Authorities are back in Picher, Oklahoma searching for the remains of the Welch, Oklahoma girls. Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman went missing in 1999.

www.koamnewsnow.com

FBI back in Picher; another search underway for Welch girls’ remains​

Posted: October 20, 2022


PICHER, Okla. – Authorities are back in Picher, Oklahoma searching for the remains of the Welch, Oklahoma girls. Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman went missing in 1999.

The FBI, OSBI, Quapaw Marshals and other departments are in two locations today. According to Lorene Bible, the mother of Lauria,

“One location is at the memorial sight also the last known place the girls were kept alive before they were murdered. This is also the place we now know the photographs of them were taken bound and gagged on a bed. The other location being searched is just a few blocks away at a property once owned by the former mayor of Picher. These are few of many locations with cellars that we have searched.”

 

[TexasT]

The search today turned up empty again. But it’s two more locations we can mark off the list. It feels like we will dig up all the Picher to find the girls and that’s just not fair. Almost 23 years, nothing has been fair. Even still, so grateful for the agents that show up for us every day after many years of agents who did nothing to help before.

One day soon…….we will never stop searching.

#findlauriabible

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