By David Lohr

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October 17, 2006

(Crime Library) —When I first started covering this case, I had a stack of notes I would refer to whenever I was writing about it.  Fast forward four weeks and now I know more about John Raymond "Woody" Woodring then most of his own family members.  I've logged hundreds of hours on the computer and telephone, carefully taking notes on every aspect of his life.  Never before has a case become as personal as this one.  Much of it has to do with the behind-the-scenes details, things I am unable to share at this point in time.

During the past week or so, I have uncovered more information about Woody's life and online activities.  I have also obtained several detailed accounts, which in the end paint a clearer picture of the events leading up to the restraining orders and the shooting.  I would like to start with a timeline of the events that occurred from the time Woody and Bonnie first met, up until the shooting.  Please note that many of these details are first hand information, from sources close to the investigation.  In order to assure their personal safety, I will not reveal their names or relationship to the case. 

Woody and Bonnie first met during the winter of 2004 at a country western concert in Tennessee.  The two hit it off well and afterwards they went to a bar and shared a few drinks.  Woody was charming and Bonnie quickly took a liking to him.  Over the next few weeks Woody would call or visit Bonnie on a regular basis.  She felt smothered at first, however against her better judgment she brushed those feelings aside and soon fell deeply in love with him.  Just six weeks after their initial meeting, Woody proposed to Bonnie.  Not quite ready to jump into such a huge commitment, Bonnie told Woody she was not ready.  Not just yet anyway. 

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