Two Roommates Accused of Abusing Corpse to Withdraw Money from Bank
Authorities have charged two roommates with the disturbing crime of abusing a corpse after allegedly propping up the deceased man’s body to withdraw money from a bank in Ashtabula, Ohio. The shocking incident unfolded on Monday when Loreen B. Feralo, 55, and Karen Kasbohm, 63, discovered their roommate dead and concocted a gruesome scheme to access his bank account, according to Ashtabula Police Department Chief Robert B. Stell.
Driving to the Bank in Disturbing Company
Ashtabula Police Department Chief Robert B. Stell revealed that the two suspects, along with an unidentified third person, placed the deceased man’s body in the front seat of his car before heading to the bank. Their motive was to ensure the bank staff could witness the body, seemingly in an attempt to conceal the man’s passing. Reportedly, the roommates had gone to the bank with the deceased man before and withdrew funds with his permission and presence.
Withdrawing Money through the Bank’s Drive-thru Teller
Operating the bank account with frightening audacity, Loreen B. Feralo and Karen Kasbohm continued their shocking scheme by utilizing the drive-thru teller window. Ashtabula authorities confirmed that the two had carried out their devious plans successfully, obtaining an undisclosed amount of money.
Unraveling of a Bizarre Crime
However, their criminal scheme began to collapse after the pair dropped the deceased man’s body off at Ashtabula County Medical Center, leaving the hospital staff suspicious. Carelessly, they neglected to provide any information about the deceased individual. It was only when one of the suspects later contacted the medical facility and shared some of the deceased man’s story that his identity was finally established. The deceased individual was identified as 80-year-old Douglas Layman.
Legal Proceedings and Potential Additional Charges
Upon receiving information from the roommates during a visit to the deceased man’s home in Ashtabula, local officers promptly pressed charges. It remains unclear whether the suspects have entered pleas or obtained legal representation. The potential for additional charges has not been ruled out, according to Ashtabula Police Department Chief Robert B. Stell.
Conclusion
The shocking case of two roommates abusing a corpse to withdraw money from a bank leaves the local Ashtabula community in disbelief. As the investigation unfolds, the two suspects, Loreen B. Feralo and Karen Kasbohm, will face the legal consequences of their alleged abhorrent actions. The authorities, the bank, and medical staff who rapidly uncovered this chilling crime deserve praise for their swift action and commitment to justice.
