Bible & Freeman Kidnapping and Murders ////// 669Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comBack in May of 2017 we covered a story we titled “The Missing Welch Girls.”  That was a two part story and you can still listen, they are episodes 107 & 108.  Since then, we have provided an update on our other show "Off The Record.”  Today we come to you with another update, but no the good kind.  One of the men responsible for the murder or four people and the abduction of our two missing Welch girls, Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman is scheduled for an early release from prison.  This is an outrage!  Ronnie Busick will be released on Friday, May 19th, 2023.  Yet, these two young ladies are still missing.  Both Laura Bible and Ashley Freeman have been missing since December 30th 1999. They were both just sixteen years old.  Today Laura would be just 40 years old and Ashley 39.Laura is Native American. She is listed at 5’5 inches tall, with Brown hair, and hazel eyes. She may have been wearing a blue shirt, jeans, white sneakers or black boots, and silver heart-shaped earrings with imbedded diamonds.Ashley Freeman is caucasian, 5 foot 7 inches tall.  She has Blonde hair, and blue eyes. Ashley had an athletic build in 1999. She may have been wearing a t-shirt, jeans, a baseball cap, white sneakers, a windbreaker and a class ring inscribed with the phrase "Bluejacket High School Class of 2000."If you have any information of the possible whereabouts of Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, or if you have any further information about Ronnie Busick, Warren Phil Welch or David Pennington or any other criminal activity that any or all of these guys were involved in please contact the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation 1-800-522-8017.  Or you can email the show TrueCrimeGarage@gmail.com

Serial Offender /// Part 2 /// 668Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com  Nikki Cleveland was working as a Real Estate agent. She listed a unusual property for sale. The property was not occupied. It was a secluded 3/4 acre property with river frontage. Perfect for relaxing, swimming and canoeing. The property received some attention from an ad she ran in the local paper. One day she went to show the property and she never came home. Join us for a true crime story of a most unusual Serial Offender. Beer of the Week - Beauty in the Venom by Tactical Brewing companyGarage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle capsOur other show “Off The Record” (OTR, if you’re nasty) is back by overwhelming popular demand and it’s available now. Right now you can subscribe to Off The Record via your apple podcast app. Subscribe for a full year and get 16% off!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-garage/id1062418176

Serial Offender /// Part 1 /// 667Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com  Nikki Cleveland was working as a Real Estate agent. She listed a unusual property for sale. The property was not occupied. It was a secluded 3/4 acre property with river frontage. Perfect for relaxing, swimming and canoeing. The property received some attention from an ad she ran in the local paper. One day she went to show the property and she never came home. Join us for a true crime story of a most unusual Serial Offender. Beer of the Week - Beauty in the Venom by Tactical Brewing companyGarage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle capsOur other show “Off The Record” (OTR, if you’re nasty) is back by overwhelming popular demand and it’s available now. Right now you can subscribe to Off The Record via your apple podcast app. Subscribe for a full year and get 16% off!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-garage/id1062418176

Rhonda Knutson /// Part 2 /// 666Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOn Labor Day, 1992 the body of Rhonda Knutson was found in a back room at a gas station.  Rhonda was working the overnight shift.  This is a small-town murder mystery.  Sadly her case remains unsolved all of these years later.  Anyone with information about Rhonda Knutson, either or both of the men in the composite sketches or if you have information that could help the investigation please contact the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office at 641-394-3121 or the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at 515-725-6010 or email dcinfo@dps.state.ia.usBeer of the Week - Wishing Star by Highland Brewing CompanyGarage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5

Rhonda Knutson /// Part 1 /// 665Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOn Labor Day, 1992 the body of Rhonda Knutson was found in a back room at a gas station.  Rhonda was working the overnight shift.  This is a small-town murder mystery.  Sadly her case remains unsolved all of these years later.  Anyone with information about Rhonda Knutson, either or both of the men in the composite sketches or if you have information that could help the investigation please contact the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office at 641-394-3121 or the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at 515-725-6010 or email dcinfo@dps.state.ia.usBeer of the Week - Wishing Star by Highland Brewing CompanyGarage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5

Israel’s Son  /// Part 2 /// 664Part 2 of 2www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOn August 11th, 1995 a young man walked into the Grants Pass Police Station.  He had a horrific story to tell to detectives.  The man implicated himself and his best friend in three homicides.  The police were instantly tasked with three missions.  One, verify this young man’s story.  Two, locate the other murderer.  Three, find the bodies.  Join us in the Garage for this strange tale about an evil young man. Beer of the Week - Magic Hobo Monkey JuJu Juicy IPA by Meadowlark Brewing Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5 

Israel’s Son  /// Part 1 /// 663 Part 1 of 2www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOn August 11th, 1995 a young man walked into the Grants Pass Police Station.  He had a horrific story to tell to detectives.  The man implicated himself and his best friend in three homicides.  The police were instantly tasked with three missions.  One, verify this young man’s story.  Two, locate the other murderer.  Three, find the bodies.  Join us in the Garage for this strange tale about an evil young man. Beer of the Week - Magic Hobo Monkey JuJu Juicy IPA by Meadowlark Brewing Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5 

The Little Rock Slasher /// Part 2 /// 662Part 2 of 2www.TrueCrimeGarage.comFrom August 2020 through April of 2021 four people were attacked, viscously cut and stabbed and left to bleed out on the streets of Little Rock, Arkansas.  Little Rock Police were quickly able to connect the attacks via evidence and announce to the public that they believe a serial killer was roaming the streets late at night. The killer was apparently attacking people that he saw walking alone. Since then police have not been able to link anymore attacks or killings. Did the killer go dark or has he moved on to another hunting ground? If anyone has information about these attacks or the suspect, call Little Rock Police at 501-371-4636 or email at ASKLRPD@littlerock.gov  There is a reward available for up to $20,000. Beer of the Week - Trailbound Hazy Juicy Ale by Highland Brewing Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Recommended Reading - Devil’s Knot; the true story of the west Memphis three by Mara Leveritt 

The Little Rock Slasher /// Part 1 /// 661Part 1 of 2www.TrueCrimeGarage.comFrom August 2020 through April of 2021 four people were attacked, viscously cut and stabbed and left to bleed out on the streets of Little Rock, Arkansas.  Little Rock Police were quickly able to connect the attacks via evidence and announce to the public that they believe a serial killer was roaming the streets late at night. The killer was apparently attacking people that he saw walking alone. Since then police have not been able to link anymore attacks or killings. Did the killer go dark or has he moved on to another hunting ground? If anyone has information about these attacks or the suspect, call Little Rock Police at 501-371-4636 or email at ASKLRPD@littlerock.gov  There is a reward available for up to $20,000. Beer of the Week - Trailbound Hazy Juicy Ale by Highland Brewing Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Recommended Reading - Devil’s Knot; the true story of the west Memphis three by Mara Leveritt 

Cleveland MetroParks Murders ////// 660Part 1of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comCarnell Sledge and Katherine Brown were longtime friends.  On June 4, 2019 the two met at the Rocky River Reservation, one of Cleveland’s MetroParks. It was a beautiful day and many were out and about.  The two arrived separately but at about the same time which was right around 5pm.  They found a bench near the river to sit down and have some conversation.  Just about twenty minutes later kayaker’s found the two dead.  The killer or killers are still at large. If you have any information please contact the FBI’s Cleveland Field Office at 216-622-6842.  Tips can also be submitted at tips.fbi.govA very big thank you to one of my very favorite podcasters - Aaron from the Generation Why podcast for joining me in the Garage this week to discuss this still unsolved case.  The Generation Why podcast has been pumping out great podcast episodes since 2012.  You can listen to them wherever you get your podcasts. For more information go to www.GenWhyPod.comBeer of the Week - There’s No Crying in Baseball from Evil Genius Beer Company Garage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5