[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] A Mississippi woman’s father begged a judge not to release her allegedly abusive ex-boyfriend from prison, fearing he would “kill her” once out.
However, that judge did not listen to the warning. Now, days after his release, she was found dead. Back in December 2023, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said Bricen Rivers was on vacation with 22-year-old Lauren Johansen in Nashville when “she called [her family] screaming, afraid that her boyfriend may kill her.” He allegedly attacked her and held her hostage, beating her so badly at one point that she almost lost consciousness.
OMG. Her family quickly contacted the local authorities and when cops arrived at the scene, they “could hear the victim banging on the vehicle as she tried to escape the attack.” The police said Lauren was “able to get out [of] the car upon officer’s arrival.” Related: Woman Viciously Attacked By Husband — Stabbed, Doused With Gasoline, Set On Fire, & Paralyzed! Rivers was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping and interfering with an emergency call.
Her father, Lance Johansen, warned a judge he would harm her if let out of prison at any point. He told WLOX: The judge sadly did not heed his warning.
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