Mississippi Student Found Dead After Boyfriend's Release Despite Father's Warnings
Lauren Johansen, 22, was discovered beaten and wrapped in a sheet days after her ex-boyfriend was released on bond.
- Bricen Rivers, 23, was arrested and charged with her murder following a six-hour manhunt.
- Johansen's father had repeatedly warned a judge that Rivers would kill her if released.
- Rivers had previously been jailed for aggravated kidnapping and assaulting Johansen in December.
- The judge reduced Rivers' bond, allowing his release just days before Johansen's death.
- The case has sparked criticism of the Tennessee criminal justice system for failing to protect Johansen.