The Gift of Forgiveness
As police continued their investigation, one of Bart's friends gave them the breakthrough they needed. After being brought in for questioning, 21-year-old Steven Champagne confessed Bart had convinced him and another friend, Christopher Brashear, to kill Bart's family. Police were ready to close in, but Bart disappeared.
More than a year later, a tip led authorities to Mexico. There they found Bart living under an assumed name. Bart had been working at a furniture store and had dated his boss's daughter. Bart was arrested, taken back to Texas and put on trial. He was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death.
More than a year later, a tip led authorities to Mexico. There they found Bart living under an assumed name. Bart had been working at a furniture store and had dated his boss's daughter. Bart was arrested, taken back to Texas and put on trial. He was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death.
Published 10/06/2008