They released him on bond. He beat her to death.

They released him on bond. He beat her to death.

Author: True Crime News September 16, 2026 Duration: 32:24
This week on True Crime News The Podcast: A father warned the judge, “If you let him out, he’s going to kill her,” before the court granted his daughter’s abuser bail. Shortly after Bricen Rivers was released, he beat Lauren Johansen to death and drove around with her body while trying to cover up his crime. Police apprehended Rivers after a six-hour manhunt, and he has now pleaded guilty to capital murder.In the wake of this senseless tragedy, Lauren’s father, Dr. Lance Johansen, joins the show to discuss the systemic failures he believes led to his daughter’s death and his ongoing efforts to reform laws to protect future victims.

Each week on True Crime News: The Podcast, host Ana Garcia cuts through the noise to deliver clear, timely reporting on the cases that are unfolding right now. This isn't a deep dive into historical archives; it's a frontline report on active investigations, recent arrests, emerging scams, and unsolved mysteries that are currently making headlines across the country. The conversation is grounded in real-time updates and analysis, moving at the pace of the news cycle itself. To make sense of these complex stories, Ana is regularly joined by guests who work within the system-including law enforcement officers, legal experts, and forensic specialists-who provide crucial context on how investigations actually proceed, the intricacies of the law, and the human impact of these crimes. The podcast serves as an audio companion to the largest and most engaged true crime digital community, offering listeners a reliable and sober source for information. You'll hear detailed discussions on ongoing murder trials, the mechanics of contemporary fraud schemes, and the latest developments in cold cases that are being re-examined. For those seeking a factual, current, and authoritative take on the true crime stories dominating the conversation, this podcast provides a consistent and compelling weekly narrative.
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