Bo's Grandaddy was a longtime Ga State Senator or House Representative. Helped establish the GBI by allocating the funds to bolster there resources and enhance pensions. Tara was completing her degree to become a principal one day. The year she disappeared she was part time Vice Principal. Bo's Uncle Bobby Conner was Principal then. Connect the dots as you see fit. I personally think she stumbled on some nefarious activities that involved many others in that town. Thats why her disappearance and death was so easily hidden in such a small town. It'll probably never be fully known the why she was killed. But who was physically responsible, will never see the light of day again. Ryan was just an unfortunate follower thats was scared for his families safety.