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American Focus > Blog > Crime > Family of 22-year-old nursing student allegedly killed by ex sues for $150M from bondsmen who sprung him from jail days earlier
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Family of 22-year-old nursing student allegedly killed by ex sues for $150M from bondsmen who sprung him from jail days earlier

Last updated: June 24, 2025 12:35 am
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The tragic story of nursing student Lauren Johansen, who was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend Bricen Rivers, has sparked a lawsuit against the Tennessee bond companies that facilitated his release from jail. The lawsuit, seeking $150 million in damages, alleges that the bond companies failed to prevent Rivers from violating the terms of his bond agreement, ultimately leading to Johansen’s untimely death.

Johansen’s father had pleaded with the judge not to release Rivers, citing concerns for his daughter’s safety. Despite these pleas, Rivers was granted bond and soon after allegedly killed Johansen. The family now seeks justice and accountability from the bond companies that played a role in setting Rivers free.

The lawsuit, filed in US District Court in Nashville, highlights the companies’ negligence in monitoring Rivers, who had violated his bond agreement multiple times by crossing state lines into Mississippi, where Johansen was studying for her nursing degree. Tragically, Johansen went missing shortly after Rivers’ second trip to Mississippi, and her body was later discovered in the trunk of her car, wrapped in trash bags and sheets.

Johansen’s father, Lance Johansen, expressed outrage at the bond companies’ inaction, stating that they were aware of Rivers’ dangerous tendencies but failed to take appropriate measures to protect his daughter. He lamented the loss of his beloved daughter, describing her as the “most kind woman in the world” and condemning Rivers’ heinous actions.

Rivers, who now faces a murder charge and is being held on a $1 million bond, had previously spent seven months in jail for allegedly assaulting Johansen in Nashville. Despite the severity of the charges against him, Rivers’ bond was eventually lowered, allowing him to be released with the help of the bond companies named in the lawsuit.

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The Johansen family’s legal action also targets a private monitoring firm and two companies that provided collateral for Rivers’ bond. The lawsuit underscores the need for accountability in the bail bond industry and seeks to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

The senseless murder of Lauren Johansen serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of holding enablers accountable for their actions. As the legal battle unfolds, the Johansen family remains steadfast in their pursuit of justice for their beloved daughter.

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