It All Started in August of 1998 When a Woman Named “DeAnna Wray” Placed an Ad in Louisiana newspapers. According to BayouJustice.com , the personal ad described “DeAnna Wray” as a green-eyed blonde honest and hard-working woman. This personal ad caught the attention of a sad, lonely, and widowed retired truck driver. Charlie Barker had received a large insurance settlement after his wife was killed by a drunk driver.