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Shocking Admission Made in Ohio Bank Withdrawal Case
In a bizarre and disturbing turn of events, Karen Casbohm, one of the women accused of taking a deceased elderly man to the bank to withdraw money from his account, allegedly made a shocking admission during a recorded phone call from an Ohio jail.
Unraveling the Story
The I-Team at Nexstar’s WJW obtained a recording of the call, where Casbohm reportedly confessed to the crime to one of her relatives. Casbohm, 63, and her accomplice Loreen Feralo, 55, were arraigned on charges of theft and gross abuse of a corpse after they propped up the deceased man, Douglas Layman, in a car, withdrew about $900 from his bank account, and then dropped off his body at a local hospital.
A Disturbing Discovery
Ashtabula Police Chief Robert Stell revealed that the women were not related to the victim but lived in his home. They had been given permission by the bank to withdraw money from Layman’s account as long as he was present in the car. The women found Layman dead in his home on March 4, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
Chilling Phone Call Details
During the recorded phone call, Casbohm allegedly admitted that the victim died on the afternoon of March 4. She mentioned that Feralo was unable to lift Layman, so they called a male friend for help. When asked why she didn’t contact the police, Casbohm callously replied that she decided to go to the bank and then drop him off at the hospital, forgetting to leave his name.
Looming Legal Consequences
Both Casbohm and Feralo appeared in Ashtabula Municipal Court and waived their right to a preliminary hearing. Their cases will now be reviewed by the Ashtabula County grand jury for potential indictment. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be added as the case unfolds.
Family Seeks Justice
Friends and family of the victim attended the court hearing and expressed their desire for justice for Layman. They emphasized that he had trusted both women and allowed them to live with him. Casbohm’s daughter, Taylor Woodring, disclosed her mother’s long-standing struggle with drug abuse, which has severely impacted her health.
Legal Ramifications
As the case progresses, both Feralo and Casbohm remain in custody at Ashtabula jail with a set bond of $5,000 each. If convicted, they could face up to a year in prison for each charge. The cause of Layman’s death is still pending, awaiting confirmation from the Ashtabula County coroner.
Stay tuned for further updates as this disturbing story continues to unfold.
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